8-Week Course · Starts 15 September 2026

Switch From Salsa On1 to On2

A structured 8-week course in Amsterdam for dancers who already move On1 and want to make the switch to On2 — the timing, the technique, and the confidence to dance it socially.

8 weekly sessions · Small group · De Pijp, Amsterdam

Is this course for you?

Yes, if at least one of the following applies to you
  • You already dance salsa On1 and feel comfortable with the basic step, cross-body lead and basic turns
  • You've tried On2 at socials and want to actually understand the timing
  • You dance On2 already but want to clean up your timing, technique and connection

What you'll walk away with

  • On2 timing — hearing it, feeling it, and staying on it
  • Follower's technique coached by Ale, leader's technique coached by Aldo
  • The core On2 vocabulary: basics, turns and cross-body variations
  • Partner connection — leading and following with clarity
  • The confidence to dance On2 at a social

How the course works

8 weekly sessions

Every Tuesday, 19:00–20:00, from 15 September to 3 November 2026.

Small group

Limited places, so both teachers can give you individual feedback every week.

Leader & follower coaching

Aldo focuses on the leaders, Ale focuses on the followers while we build partner connection.

Come alone or with a partner

Partners rotate during class, so you don't need to bring one.

Your teachers

Ale

20+ years dancing salsa — competing, winning, and performing with show teams across Mexico and Europe. Ale leads Alquimia Movement, an On2 ladies' team that performs internationally, and coaches the followers.

Aldo

10+ years dancing Salsa On2. Founder of Mambo Candela, a men's show team that performs internationally. In this course Aldo coaches the leaders — lead technique, clarity and musicality.

Together, Aldo & Ale direct Avanza Show Teams — performing across the Netherlands and Europe — and dance their own partner show of original choreography. Between them, 10+ years teaching salsa across the scene.

Practical details

When
8 Tuesdays, 19:00–20:00 · 15 Sep – 3 Nov 2026
Where
Casa Alquimia · Van Ostadestraat 105, 1072 ST Amsterdam (De Pijp)
Price
€135 for the full 8-week course
Level
Comfortable with salsa On1 basics
What to bring
Dance shoes or clean, flat-soled shoes. Followers: heels optional.

Questions

Do I need a partner?

No. Partners rotate throughout each class.

I dance On1 — will I be lost?

No. The course is built for On1 dancers making the switch. We start from your On1 foundation and rebuild the timing from there.

How do I pay?

Securely online when you reserve your spot. €135 covers all 8 sessions.

Can I join after it starts?

The first weeks build the foundation, so message us before the course starts if you'd like to join.

Ready to switch to On2?

Places are limited so both teachers can coach you individually. Reserve yours now.

Reserve your spot — €1358 weekly sessions · Small group · De Pijp, Amsterdam