Learn to Salsa at the Masacote School
Boston & Cambridge, MA
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The Masacote School offers Salsa and Latin Dance classes for professionals, students, and dance enthusiasts of every age & level ability.  Look below for the program that fits your  needs, schedule a placement evaluation with us today, or register for classes below:

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Salsa Classes are held Tuesdays & Thursdays in Harvard Square.  Sunday Modern Classes are held Sundays in Central Square.
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At The Masacote School, we focus heavily on technique and musical/body awareness.  Our philosophy is to build a strong foundation in the student's early stages and build on these foundations over time.  We believe in developing well-rounded dance skills in each student for the complete dancer, including, but not limited to, musicality, movement, partner connection, core stability, and overall feeling.

Our program consists of a combination of split level classes, core training, add-on classes, and social dancing.

During the split level section, classes are split up into five levels, each of which is designed for the student to train in a certain type of skill set, technique, and syllabus.  The student must achieve a strong understanding of these skills in each level and receive approval by the instructor before moving up to the next higher level.  There is no predetermined amount of time a student may need to take a particular level, as it varies by each person.

During Core Training, classes are combined together to focus on various spin and core building exercises. Emphasis is also placed on progressive repertoire building.

Add On Classes offer students the ability to focus on particular movement, styling, musicality, and various components that are not targeted as heavily within the partnering and footwork hours.

And last, but not least, all sessions end with social dancing to work on improvisational skills.  All levels work together for a group effort on improving each individual developing adaptability.

About Our Classes

• Group Classes are held 2 days a week in 4 week intensive session blocks that start the first Tuesday of every month.  They are designed in these short sessions to aid students in quicker development.
• Drop Ins or 1 day a week attendees are allowed, but evaluations are still required.  Email us to schedule.
• We have classes for all levels (Intro to Advanced). 
• All Ages Are Welcome.  Ages generally range from 15-50!
• Classes are offered predominantly in Salsa, with occasional special sessions in Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata, and Guaguanco.
• We place a large emphasis on proper technique and foundation at the beginning to help you improve faster over a shorter period of time.
• Work with the same people from start to finish so you are able to BUILD upon each class!
• Visit our page on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to find out about our drop in policies and visiting out of towners!

Sign up for Sessions Below!
Refunds are allowed before session start date.  Absolutely No Refunds are allowed after. Class payments after start date (full or partial) are not transferrable to future sessions.  We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.

February 2011 Session Registration
Now Open!
Don't forget to view our add on classes!
Individual Classes can be paid at the door.

Add Signup Class Option!

Individual Signup $99.00 Couple Signup; Add Separately $79.20 Student Discount $79.20

Select Class (Higher Level Classes Require Evaluation)

Intro to Salsa Beginner Advanced Beginner Intermediate Advanced

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Sign up for an ADD On Class Option!

General Price $49.00 Couple Discount $39.20 Student Discount $39.20

Class Choice

Guaguanco Movement (Beg to Advanced) Ladies' Styling (Int to Advanced)

* Refunds are allowed up to 3 days before session start date.  Absolutely No Refunds are allowed after. Class payments after start date (full or partial) are not transferrable to future sessions.  We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.

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READY FOR THOSE NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS?!!!

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEXT SESSION STARTING Feb 1, 2011!
NEW CLASSES 1ST TUESDAY OF
EVERY MONTH!

Not sure which class is right for you?
Contact us to attend a free evaluation
Tues, Feb 1st @ 6:30 or 7:00pm.
617.875.9006; infomasacote@gmail.com

**** Are you an experienced On 1 Dancer or transitioning to On 2?  Email us for the accelerated course taking place
Tues, Feb 1st from 7:00-7:30PM.
infomasacote@gmail.com
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Registration is now open for our upcoming Sessions!  A Free Placement Evaluation is required for all our Advanced sessions.

Not sure which class is right for you?  Schedule a Placement Evaluation with us today and we can sit down with you to recommend a proper plan for instruction.

Class Schedule is listed below.
** Next session start date:  February 1st **
NEW CLASSES EVERY MONTH!

<< Monthly Class Schedule >>
Next Session Start:  February 1st

Intro to Salsa (For Complete Beginners!)

Schedule: Tues & Thurs 9-10:30pm, 4 wks
Cost: $99 for full session (or $15/class) *
Student & Couple Discount: 20% off!
Staff: Nancy Hamel

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Beginner Salsa

Schedule: Tues & Thurs 8-9:30pm, 4 wks
Cost: $99 for full session (or $15/class) *
Student or Couple Discount: 20% off!
Staff:  Nancy Hamel

Get a ONE MONTH FREE membership to Ryles Salsa Sundays!!!

Placement Evaluation Required.  To Register, email infomasacote@gmail.com

Advanced Beginner Salsa

Schedule: Tues & Thurs 8-9:30pm, 4 wks
Cost: $99 for full session (or $15/class) *
Student or Couple Discount: 20% off!
Staff:  Aaron Damus

Placement Evaluation Required.  To Register, email infomasacote@gmail.com

Intermediate Salsa

Schedule: Tues & Thurs 8-9:30pm, 4 wks
Cost: $99 for full session (or $15/class) *
Student or Couple Discount: 20% off!
Staff:  Ana Masacote

Placement Evaluation Required.  To Register, email infomasacote@gmail.com

Advanced Salsa

Schedule: Tues & Thurs 8-9:30pm, 4 wks
Cost: $99 for full session (or $15/class) *
Student or Couple Discount: 20% off!
Staff: Joel Masacote

Placement Evaluation Required.  To Register, email infomasacote@gmail.com

Guaguanco Movement for Men & Women
Beginner to Advanced

Schedule: Tues & Thurs 9:30-10:30pm, 4 wks
Cost: Only $49 More (or $10/class)!*
Student or Couple Discount: 20% off!
Staff: Aaron Damus

* This Session runs for 7 classes.  The 8th day of all sessions is reserved solely as a full day of social dancing.

** You must place in our beginner partnering classes or higher before taking this session.

Ladies' Movement & Styling
Only Available as an Add On Option**
Intermediate/Advanced

Schedule: Tues & Thurs 9:30-10:30pm, 4 wks
Cost: Only $49 More (or $10/class!)*
Student Discount: 20% off!
Staff: Ana Masacote

This Session runs for 7 classes.  The 8th day of all sessions is reserved solely as a full day of social dancing.

** This Class is only available for students in combination with partnering classes to ensure the maximum learning experience for our students.

*** Guaguanco Movement Add On is a prerequisite for this class.  Student must be able to demonstrate material from this add on before taking this session.  Musicality classes when offered are also required.

You must be in our intermediate partnering classes or higher before taking this session.  There will be a split of movement focus and footwork.

Focus will be placed on understanding movement, muscle awareness, range of motion, and footwork building / applications.

Cha Cha Partnering/Footwork Class
for Men & Women
Only Available as an Add on Option**
Advanced Beginner to Advanced
This class is not offered this month

Schedule: Tues & Thurs 9:30-10:30pm, 4 wks
Cost: Only $49 More!*
Student or Couple Discount: 20% off!
Staff:  Joel Masacote

** This Class is only available for students in combination with partnering classes to ensure the maximum learning experience for our students.

*** You must be in our advanced beginner partnering classes or higher before taking this session.

Modern Jazz (Simonson Technique)
All Levels
This session is not currently running.

Schedule: Sun 3:30-5:00pm
Cost: Only $36 (or $15/class drop in)*
Location:  Please note this is our only Sunday class, which will take place at Green Street Studios; 185 Green St., Cambridge, MA
Staff: Nancy Hamel

Simonson Technique, developed by Lynn Simonson, is a comprehensive and anatomically based technique that prepares the body to dance with awareness and safety. 

During this course, emphasis will be placed on developing proper conditioning exercises for improving strength, flexibility, coordination, and choreography, through which students will be able to find more individual expression.

This class is taught by Nancy Hamel, who received her modern dance degree from the School of Dance in Ottawa under Peter Bonham.  Trained in ballet, Cecchetti, Modern, pilates, dance contact, dance trapeze, circus, and choreography, Nancy has taught at various organizations and schools throughout the US and Canada.

* Refunds are allowed up to 3 days before session start date.  Absolutely No Refunds are allowed after. Class payments after start date (full or partial) are not transferrable to future sessions.  We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.