Our salsa 'on 2' program is a product honed over 10 years of teaching thousands of students ranging from the raw beginner to teachers in training. Our classes are designed to take you by the hand with detailed instructions and demonstrations by patient, knowledgeable, professional instructors. 

What is salsa 'on 2'?
It is currently the most popular style of salsa dancing in New York and surrounding areas, Westchester, Connecticut, New Jersey. The 'on 2' craze is rapidly spreading all over the globe. Briefly stated, salsa 'on 2' refers to a specific style of salsa dancing where the dancer executes a certain step, referred to as the “break step” on the 2nd beat of the music. 

Why should you learn salsa 'on 2'?
Whether you want to dance socially, frequenting the salsa hot spots with friends, or maybe you have aspirations of performing and teaching, you will find that the 'on 2' style will place you among the best dancers in the New York and international salsa scene. 

Learning the 'on 2' style will also make learning other styles of salsa easier. Whereas, we've found that many dancers who learn another style first have difficulty learning and dancing the 'on 2' style. A truly versatile salsa dancer will be able to adapt to and dance any style of salsa because the key is in understanding the rhythmic patterns of salsa music and how the dance steps align with those patterns. 

One major component in our program is educating you about salsa music and timing. We teach you how to consciously listen to the music so that not only are you able to establish an accurate tempo and count, but you will also have a fuller appreciation of all the rhythmic interplays in the music which will hopefully be reflected in your dance! This goes hand-in-hand with learning footwork, turns, turn patterns, styling, body movement, dance etiquette.

The Mastering Salsa Timing CD and eBook is highly recommended in conjunction with regular classes.

Level 1 – During your first month, you will learn the fundamentals of salsa dancing. Basic footwork and turn patterns include the basic step, side breaks, back breaks, forward breaks, right turn, left turn and cross body lead. Basic timing concepts are introduced. Take this class for at least 1-2 months. This class is required unless you've taken 'on 2' classes before. Evaluation is required to place you in another level.

Level 2 – This class continues building on the salsa fundamentals learned in Basics 1. Moves taught are: Open Break (Breakaway), Inside Turn, Outside Turn, Drop Catch, Checks. Basic Shines are introduced. Take this class for 2-4 months. 2 months of Beginner Basics 2 is required before entry into the advanced beginner class.

Testing and Evaluation required before entering Level 3 and above. All beginner moves and shines will be tested. An improvised social dance with the instructor to test leading/following ability, style and attitude and timing will be required. Before entering the Level 4 classes, student should be able to demonstrate proper On2 timing.

Level 3 - More variations on the basic beginner moves to include double hand-holds, handshake holds, hammerlocks. New moves taught include checks, copa, basket, spot turn. Shines repertoire expands. Proper Timing is continually reinforced. Double Turns are introduced. Take this class until you are ready to test for Level 4.

Level 4 - Advanced variations are taught. Multiple turns for followers and leaders. Specialty Moves. Opportunity for Student Performances.

Practice Sessions, Socials and Club Outings
Aside from the structured class environment, we highly encourage our students to practice on the real dance floor. This is where you apply what you've learned.  It is crucial to your progress as a dancer.  To make this easier for you, we host Westchester Sunday Salsa Socials every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month as well as Vintage Salsa Wednesdays, Westchester's longest running weekly salsa social.  For more information on socials and club outings, join the Westchester Salsa 'on 2' Meetup Group.  It's a wonderful resource for organizing club and social outings, discuss pertinent issues to include salsa, music and life in general.  It's free and easy to join.  Click here to join!

Performance Opportunities
We have performance opportunities year round at local events, nearby salsa festivals and congresses, as well as international congresses. Performance is not for every student, but those wishing to shine on stage will be guided through the creative process of salsa choreography and performance.

Level 4 Student Performance Class – Interview required, must currently be enrolled in Level 4 class. 
DOJO Latin Dance Company Semi-Pro Performance Team – audition required
DOJO Latin Dance Company Pro Performance Team – audition required