Salsa and Wedding Preparation

We do not have restrictions on what you can wear. Anything that's comfortable and doesn't constrain your movement should be fine. We've seen people come in sweats and shirts, or a flirty skirt paired up with a sexy top. Men can wear jeans and T-Shirts or dress pants and shirt. The decision is up to you.

Dancercise

Jazz or aerobics outfit would be the best option. Tank top, T-Shirts, and sweatpants would be great. Jazz slippers or dance sneakers are recommended but not required.

Ballet

Bodysuit, tights, and ballet slippers are recommended but not required. You can also wear jazz or aerobics outfit.

Wearing the right shoes when you dance is essential. Wear something comfortable and well-fitting. For best results wear shoes with thin leather or suede soles, as shoes with plastic and rubber soles can be difficult to turn in. Thick socks are also an acceptable alternative. Shoes with plastic and rubber soles are OK, but could be difficult to turn in. Ladies can wear high heels as long as you can comfortably walk in them.

The best shoes to use for dancing are shoes that were made for dancing. When you are ready to invest in a pair of real dance shoes, you can contact us to view our shoe catalogue or visit our Facebook VDC Dance Wear Page. Some shoes are showcased in a glass shelf at Ted Motyka Dance Studio. The prices start at $40 a pair.

Please, always bring an extra pair of shoes to the class. In order to keep dance floor clean of dust, sand and mud we will not allow students to use the same shoes they arrived in. If you prefer, you can dance in socks.

If you have a long hair, please be considerate and do something to make sure it doesn't slap you partner in the face every time you turn. We're sure your partner will be very grateful.

You can view our most popular models at Ted Motyka Dance Studio. If you would like to see all the options, please do not hesitate to ask to see the shoe catalogue. You can also check out our Facebook Dance Wear Page

If you have never danced before, you have two great starting options. You can either drop-in at any point to our Salsa Level I class, or register for one of our session classes.

When or if you already know all Salsa moves covered in our Salsa Level I Syllabus, you are welcome to join our Salsa Level II class. We usually cover the entire Salsa Level I Syllabus in two consecutive months of Salsa Level I classes.

Due to the nature of drop-in classes, we can't tell you how big our classes would be. Sometimes we could have 10 people in the class, and sometimes as many as 60 people. On average, we expect 20 people. Don't worry about the lack of space though, because we are renting a 2000 sq ft. hardwood dance floor just for you!

Yes we do! We teach private and semi-private (private group) classes by appointment at the studio or at the location of your choice. We also teach sessional (8-16 week long sessions) through:

• Red River College (Notre Dame Campus)
• River East-Transcona School Division Continuing Education
• Seven Oaks School Division Continuing Education
• University of Winnipeg Recreation Program

Please contact these establishments directly for schedules, rates and registrations.

Absolutely! Our Level I classes are specifically designed for people who have never danced before. Our friendly staff will make sure that you learn something new while having fun!

Generally no, unless otherwise specified. Since we mostly teach partner dances, it would be beneficial for you to have a partner. However, it is not a requirement. There are always people who attend without a partner and you can then partner up with them. For better learning results we also encourage our students to dance with different partners as much as possible.

Although most of our students are between the age of 16 and 40 years old, we certainly welcome juniors and seniors in our classes. We've had 10 year olds and 55 year olds attend our classes.

Please refer to our Level I and Level II Salsa Passports. Depending on your level, you can choose between the classes that we offer.

Group drop-in classes cost $7 per person per class.

Private class (one or two people):

• with Sergei is $40 per hour, or $45 on weekends
• with Natasha is $35 per hour, or $40 on weekends.

Our semi private class (private lessons for a group of people) rates are based on the number of people attending. The hourly total can be calculated using the following formula:

• TOTAL = PRIVATE CLASS RATE (for the first two people) + $5 for every additional person

For example:

• A class of 10 people with Natasha on a weekday is: $35 + 8 * $5 = $75
• A class of 14 people with Sergei on a weekday is: $40 + 12 * $5 = $100

Virage Dance Co. teaches at various locations. Please refer to our locations page for a complete list. Private and semi-private classes can be held at one of our locations or we can come to yours.

We specialize in but are not limited to Social Latin, Ballroom Latin, Wedding dances and recently added Classical Training (Ballet) and Dancercise to our list. Social Latin genre includes dances like Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Cumbia. Ballroom Latin adds Samba, Rumba, Cha-Cha and Swing (Jive).

For weddings, the dance can be tailored to the song of your choice.

• Ask. A simple verbal request may be all it takes
• Stress The Benefits. After work activity will help you relax and be more productive and ready to meet new job challenges. Taking dance lessons will also improve your communication and interpersonal skills.
• Suggest a group outing. There’s nothing like fun and energizing activity to raise morale and lift team spirit.

We will have an audition for our performance group twice a year. Please check with us often to find out when the next audition will be.