Melody Club - Houston Texas

Classes start on the first Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday of each month, whichever comes first and excluding Holidays. Special Workshops will be available on the 5th Thursday or Saturday at an additional price.

SUNDAY CLASSES
5:30-6:30 PM
- Salsa Styling (All Levels) with performer Sarah Vazquez
- Shines Class (All Levels) with Joey
- Kids Salsa Class (Ages 7-17 for $25/month) with Fina

6:30-7:30 PM
- Beginner I with Sarah Vazquez
- Beginner II with Fina
- Bachata (Interm) with Joey

Sunday Fun Day Salsa Social!
Last Sunday of the Month
Open to the Public
7:30-11:30 PM Social Dancing
- FREE for all Registered ELITE Students!
- Entry Price is ONLY $5!
- Finger Foods!
- Drink Specials!
- HUGE Dance Floor!

TUESDAY CLASSES
7:30-8:30 PM
- Partner Techniques I with Nathan (download Syllabus)
- Partner Techniques II with Salomon (download Syllabus)

7:30-8:30 PM
- Beginners I with Joey (download Syllabus)
- Beginners II with Kay (download Syllabus)
- Partner Techniques I with Nathan (download Syllabus)
- Partner Techniques II with Salomon (download Syllabus)
- Salsa Calena with Brian (August 2010)
Columbian Salsa Calena: Complicated & Synchronized Footwork with Speed with a partner! Not On1 or On2! Learn to dance to the instruments and vocals of the music!
See a sample of Bryan's work at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOFati0ZSAA

8:30-9:30 PM
- Beginners I & II with Joey (download Syllabus)
- Intermediate with Salomon
- Advanced On2 with Gabe & Denise

Student Salsa Social!
Every 3rd Thursday of the Month!
9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
- Open to the Public!
- FREE to Student with a VALID Student ID!
- ONLY $5 Entry!
- FREE Parking!
- $2 Margaritas!
- $2 Domestic!

FRIDAY CLASSES
7:30-8:30 PM
- Cha Cha with Nathan
- Shine "Footwork" On2 with Leonilee Vargas (August 2010)

SALSADURA Saturday
Salsa Social
The 1st Saturday of the Month!
LARGEST Salsa Social in Houston!
9:30-2:00 AM
- $7 General Admission
- Music by DJ Gonzo!
- Drink Specials!
- Always the BEST Performances in Houston!
- HUGE Dance Floor!
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ELITE Package (BEST VALUE! SAVE $60!) $100 per month for 3 Months SAVE by signing up for the 3-Month Recurring Payment Program** GET UNLIMITED access to Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday classes!
UNLIMITED Package $120 per month (Pay as you Go) GET UNLIMITED access to Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday classes!
PREMIER Package (8 sessions)* $65 per month for 3 Months SAVE by signing up for the 3-Month Recurring Payment Program**
Pay as You Go Monthly (8 sessions)* $75 per month
BASIC Package (4 sessions)* $40 per month 3 Months SAVE by signing up for the 3-Month Recurring Payment Program**
Pay as You Go Monthly (4 sessions)* $50 per month
Pay as You Go (1 Sessions)* $15 per session

* Sessions purchased must be taken during the month purchased and are not transferable to the next month. The Unlimited Packages are not transferable to the next month.

** SAVE with 3-MONTH RECURRING PAYMENT PROGRAM!
Each month during your 3-months your monthly amount will be automatically charged the package amount you choose. So if you choose the BASIC Package, each month for 3 months, your credit card will be charged $40. At the end of the 3 months, you'll be emailed a reminder to renew. It's Convenient and Easy!

Beginners I Class - Learn the fundamental basic steps, basic turns, timing and technique needed to advance to the next level of Salsa dancing. (download Syllabus)

Beginners II Class - Continue to perfect the basic steps, basic turns, timing, technique and partner-work. Once you have perfected the Beginners II curriculum, you are ready to advance to the Intermediate classes. (download Syllabus)
(Prerequisite: Beginners I Class or Instructor Approval)

Partner Techniques I - This class is intended to improve your dance technique by breaking down the basics and preparing you to advance to the next level.
(Prerequisite: Beginners I Class or Instructor Approval)

Partner Techniques II (Intermediate Level) - Using a Rueda-like style, the Instructor break down individual moves, giving you the technique behind each. This style of teaching is intended to help you become a better technical dancers as well as improve your timing. Learn body isolation, control, and challenging combinations. This is a class HIGHLY recommended to be taken in combination with the Intermediate and Advance classes.
(Prerequisite: Beginners II Class and/or Instructor Approval. New students to this session will take a beginners Partner Technique Class to learn the basics of the this class)

Intermediate Class - Step it up a notch by challenging your mind and body! Build stretch and agility! Gentlemen will continue to learn how to properly lead, and Ladies will continue to learn how to follow and add some styling to your moves. Your instructor will teach a dance pattern a session designed to equip you with the technique you'll need to get out on the dance floor! Students should be confident with the Salsa rhythm and the basic steps and turns taught in the Beginners class.
(Prerequisite: Beginners II Class and/or Instructor Approval)

Advance Class - Add musicality, advanced turns and partner work, footwork, and shines to your dance! This class is intended for students who have mastered timing, and have a clear understanding of intermediate level partner technique. Instructors teach on an understanding that students have this basic knowledge.
(Prerequisite: Intermediate Class and/or Instructor Approval)

On2 Intermediate/Advance Class - For dancers from Thursday Technique / Intermediate to intermediate levels, this course challenges students with partner work transitions that help to develop leading and following skills. Focus will be on weight transfers, preparation, footwork and fluidity of transitions, all of which are an essential foundation to higher level partner work. Students will learn partner work combinations and short shines (footwork) sequences that reinforce the importance of solid timing, weight transfer and fluid connection from move to move. Multiple spin prep technique will be introduced. Prepare yourself for the complexity of more advanced dancing by learning the skill of "smooth transitions" both as an individual dancer and in partner work.
(Prerequisite: Thursday Partner Technique/Intermediate Salsa On1 or equivalent)

Cha-Cha Class (On2) - Have you've always wanted to learn the Cha-Cha? Learn Cha-Cha cub-style! Not only will you learn a fun and impressive dance, this class will also help you learn body isolation and control. This class is intended for Intermediate/Advanced students.

Bachata Class - A popular dance in the clubs, our Instructors will teach you the footwork and partner work of this dance. Depending on the level of the students, the Instructor will continue to teach a higher level. This class is intended for Intermediate/Advanced students.

Merengue Class (TBA) - Merengue is another popular club dance. Instructors will present the bare minimum you would need to know to dance Merengue socially.

Kids Salsa Class: (For Ages 7 to 17) (starting May 2010) - This is the opportunity to get your kids involved in a healthy, fun and challenging activity. Bring your kids down and we'll teach them the basics of salsa. Also, they will have the chance to focus on the fundamental basic steps & turns, timing and technique. Please contact us for more details.