We are happy to anouce our second season of our Beginner Salsa and Bachata Students Team. Everybody welcome! Want to learn, make new friends and have fun in? Join our students team! Read on, all details bellow
WHEN: Wednesdays 7pm-9pm Starting 5/13/2025 FREE TO TRY OUT First Day, REGISTRATION REQUIRED (how to register bellow)
WHO: This team is designed specifically for students beginner level 1 & Beginner level 2(zero to little experience) but everybody of all levels are welcome! Directed by OC Salsa instructor Maestra Isabelle Henry from OC Salsa.
LENGTH: 6/7 Months program to learn 2 choreographies, one for salsa and one for bachata . There will be an optional students showcase at OC salsa, where students can invite their friends to a see them perform (optional)
DETAILS OF SHOWCASE: OC Salsa Students showcase is a one day event, with shows by the students and dancing after to celebrate and showcase the routines learned from each level. Students will be able to invite friends and family members Sunday Dec 6.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR TRYOUT: All Beginner lvl 1 and lvls 2 Students. Everyone is welcome.
REGISTRATION: :If you are interested TO COME TO THE FIRST FREE TRYOUT DAY. Text your name, last name and email to 949-813-0412 SUBJECT: OC Salsa Beginner Team. You will then receive a text back confirming your resgitartion. That is it! Please come to the trial first day 20 minutes prior to start.
FIRST DAY: The first day students will dance a warm up dance to get them going then proceed into learning part of the choreography for Salsa and Bachata so you can see and experience how practices will be will be.
Students will meet the instructor, meet each other and start learning right away. Fun!
OC Salsa is Dance School located in the City of Costa Mesa that teaches Salsa & Bachata. It was funded under the principle of bringing people together, providing the best possible dance instruction & adding the most fun into the students every day lives.
No partner needed. The majority of students come by themselves so we partner students up at class. No Appointment Needed, just come in 10 minutes prior to any class to check in. Tues, Thurs & Sat classes are at Danscene Dance Studio, 2980 Mcclintock Way, Costa Mesa. Wed and Monthly Bootcamps are at Cafe Sevilla 1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa.
OC Salsa has been making people happy & dancing in the area of Costa Mesa, Orange County, CA for over 12 years and counting.
Give OC Salsa a try and see for yourself. Start Today!
GOALS:
To learn and improve your dance skills while having fun ad making friends. To lear 2 dance choreographies for Salsa and Bachata. To perform and show case what you learn at OC Salsa Stundets show case (optional/ date to be determined). To improve students confidence level. To connect with one another and develop meaningful friendships. To have a blast and a lot of fun and release your stress with a fun activity. To improve students social dancing form salsa and bachata.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: This program will open up once every 6 Months so students from any level can join in.
COST: FREE TO TRYOUT FIRST DAY . $139 For teams only or $159 for teams + full monthly membership which includes all OC Salsa Classes (Mon- FRi) , Wed & Fri Parties + Bootcamps. Students can only try free one time. NO CONTRACT, Cancel anytime
LOCATION: 16131 Harbor, Fountain Valley
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Maestra Isabelle Henry – Instructor at OC Salsa
Originally from the picturesque landscapes of France, Maestra Isabelle Henry brings a lifelong passion for dance and a wealth of experience to OC Salsa. With over 16 years of classical ballet training as her foundation, she has cultivated a dynamic and versatile dance journey that spans jazz, hip-hop, tap, heels, and tango.
Her deep love for Latin dance—particularly bachata and salsa—has evolved into a dedicated teaching career of more than eight years. This diverse background allows her to seamlessly blend classical technique with contemporary movement, creating a teaching style that is both technically strong and creatively expressive.
Maestra Isabelle has been a member of several performance teams, competed on the world bachata stage, and choreographed for student showcases and special events. Her classes are known for being inclusive, supportive, and empowering, offering students of all levels the opportunity to grow technically, express themselves artistically, and find their own unique rhythm.
Passionate about sharing the joy of dance, Maestra Isabelle is committed to fostering a sense of community, creativity, and confidence in every student she teaches.
This info is Available at www.estebanconde.com/beg
No special shoes or clothes required. Just the desire to learn and have fun.
Coming by yourself? No problem. 99% of our students come on their own. We partner students up at class.
We specialize in students with zero experience. Every dance class starts with a warm up, then we covers the basic dance steps and moves for Salsa & Bachata dancing over the course of 1 hour. The classes moves at a pace that is designed specifically for beginner to learn efficiently. We teach with a proven method of 10 b beginner steps and 10 intermediate steps (Salsa and or Bachata) that guarantees the student will learn how to dance. Part of our classes format is non stop practice dance after class where you apply what you learn with other students. Check out the steps (along with videos
No special shoes or clothes required. Just the desire to learn and have fun.
Questions?
Meet Esteban, Owner of OC Salsa and creator of The OC Salsa Program. This is his story & why he believes in building real Connections Through Dancing.
See What People Are Saying
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“OC Salsa has given me the chance not just to learn how to dance but also to meet great people! Esteban provides an amazing family environment. I’m happy to bring my young daughter to class because I know she learns positive things in a healthy environment! OC Salsa provides me with opportunities to have fun as I’m safe! Many of the people I have met through OC Salsa have become life lasting friends! I have to say that, at OC Salsa, I always feel welcomed.”
Ana D.Tustin, CA★ ★ ★ ★ ★
” I have taken beginner group salsa classes from Esteban. He accommodates the newbie (never danced before), beginner and intermediate levels. Great Instructor – learned a lot and had a lot of fun! There are many people to dance with so don’t worry not having a partner.”
Candace I.Mission Viejo, CA★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“It was a great place for beginning salsa learner like myself. Esteban introduced himself and Heather taught my beginner class. She was more than patient with all of us and had a great energy about her. Definitely coming back for more lessons!”
Frank D.Fountain Valley, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions
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“What is the cost to join a class?”
Each group class cost is $20. We offer discounted 10 classes punch cards for $149 online or at the door OR PRE PAID HERE CLICK HERE . We also offer all inclusive classes and parties for $129 Monthly CLICK HERE FOR INFO.
“Where are you located?”
OC Salsa Venue is located at 16131 Harbor Blvd, Fountain Valley right between the 405 Freeway and 22 Freeways, limiting with the cities of Santa Aa, Garden Grove ad Westminster. The main intersections are Harbor Blvd and Edinger. .
What is the OC Salsa Syllabus?
The syllabus is a series of specific dance steps and techniques that are assigned to each class. Beginner Class Syllabus covers steps 1-10, Intermediate Class Syllabus covers steps 11-20 and Advance Syllabus Class covers steps 21-30.
All Beginner students start in Beginner Level 1 and they learn from the syllabus until the reach Beginner Level 3. That means that all 10 steps and techniques are divided within 3 Beginner levels. This way students can evaluate and move up to the next level. Beginner 1, 2 and 3 students all take the same class. Once ready students evaluate to move to Intermediate Class where we teach Level 4, 5 and 6 combined. Once again, students move up levels within the same class to measure progress and learn effectively.
From Intermediate Level 6, students evaluate to the Advance Classes where level 7, 8 and 9 students learn together. Advance Level 9 is the higher level offered by OC Salsa.
Do you offer practice dance time?
Yes, we do! We know that leaning how to dance is not enough. You need a friendly and non threatening environment where you can practice and dance without feeling judged or inadequate. After the last class of the day we allow students to practice for an extra there songs. In addition, every Friday we offer our practice social right after Classe sat OC Salsa Venue from 10pm-1am where we play salsa, bachata and cumbia ad students can dance and mingle. And for those more seasoned, we offer a weekly night club experience every Wednesday at Cafe Sevilla Costa Mesa from 9:30pm-12am (see our calendar)
Sign me up! What do I need to do?
For group just come in during class time, no appointment needed. We just ask new students to come in about 15 minute before the beginning of class to fill up new students form and to check in. That is it!