Crossbody Collective Classes
A progressive class with regular new perspectives.
We work in four-to-six-week teacher rotations, exploring different crossbody styles of salsa while keeping a clear sense of progression from week to week.
We will begin with LA-style timing and technique, then broaden the programme over time to explore other crossbody approaches, including New York style and more.
The classes go beyond “lines not circles”. Expect practical technique, musical timing, direction changes, travelling turns, walkthroughs, styling ideas and plenty of time to put everything into practice.
Steady growth
Each block builds on the last, with recaps that help ideas settle into your dancing.
Fresh perspectives
Three teachers rotate regularly, bringing different strengths, explanations and inspiration.
Social and practical
Learn useful material in a friendly room, then take it straight onto the social dance floor.
Meet the teachers
Three teachers. One shared class.
Dancing since the early 2000's, started with Crossbody amongst other styles and turned a little Cuban when he arrived in Liverpool. Adam is now a dancer style nomad, even doing west coast swing now and then.
Ellena McConville is a dance teacher and performer based in Liverpool, UK, specializing in Latin styles such as Salsa and Bachata. With over eight years of international training and experience
Laura has been in the SBK scene for nearly 20 years and developed a real passion for fusing styles, such as salsa, with her other loves, such as hip hop or contemporary.
About the different styles
Crossbody salsa has more than one flavour.
LA style and New York style both use a linear, crossbody approach, but each brings its own timing, character and movement choices.
This video is a helpful introduction to some of the differences. In class, we will explore those ideas practically and help you find what feels natural in your own dancing.
Is this class for me?
No crossbody experience needed.
You do not need previous crossbody salsa experience, but this is not a first-ever salsa class.
You should already feel comfortable with the salsa basic step and timing: 1-2-3, 5-6-7. If you are still within your first month of salsa, one of the local beginner classes on Sunday or Wednesday may be a better starting point.
Unsure? Speak to Adam, Ellena or Laura before class and we will help you decide.
Come and dance
Monday nights on Hope Street.
Arrive around ten minutes early so there is time to check in and get settled.