Last updated: March 18, 2009

“How I learned to dance twice as fast and twice as well as the rest of my class, without even going to another dance studio…”

Posted by: Jon on March 18, 2009 3:10pm

Hi, I am Jon, and I’m from San Francisco, CA. I wanted to share my dance success story with you. I’m no natural born salsa dancer or anything like that. I’m just a guy who discovered a simple system to learn to dance extremely fast that works better than anything else I’ve ever tried (and I’ve tried quite a lot). It doesn’t matter what type of dance you want to learn or where you live… All the top-rated dance classes I tried were nothing in comparisson to this new method I tried. Hopefully my story inspires you to get the same results as me…

I hope my story can help you not just to learn to dance, but also stay healthy, and feel better about yourself. In the past, I’ve really struggled with my dance skills, and I know the frustrating feeling of being unable to shake off one of my two left feet. But less than 10 weeks ago, I realized a method that’s just so easy and simple that anyone can do it, and anyone could have thought of it… It was so obvious! Staring me right in the face the whole time!

By complimenting my salsa classes at the local dance studio with instructional salsa dance videos, I found that I could double my learning speed as well as my skills. Not only did I become a tighter and more elegant dancer, I also felt more comfortable and confident when social dancing in the clubs. Since then my life’s completely changed. Recently, I’ve been the happiest and healthiest I’ve ever been! By using videos from DanceCrazy and The Dance Store I totally revolutionized the way I practiced, learned, and progressed as a dancer.

It’s pretty obvious, but it seriously works wonders. And if you haven’t gone to classes and then watched and practiced with an instructional dance video, then you’re only preventing yourself from being the best dancer you can be.

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Learn how to dance salsa dance with this amazing step by step system that teaches you how to dance salsa. It’s totally progressive in nature, covers a massive 3 DVDs, and is beyond anything else you’ve ever seen on the market. It’s the silver bullet you’ve been looking for, and right now, Amazon.com has it on a Major sale (like, a really, really, major sale).

These DVDs have helped countless people master salsa dancing, but what really makes the special is their incredibly detailed and step by step instruction! They are designed for people, like myself, whom needed understandable, clear, detailed instruction, with practice and music. They are fantastic (and they have a complete money back guarantee). Get your set now on Amazon for a great price, here, SalsaCrazy Beginning (and Intermediate too) Mastery System. I have no idea how long this great deal will last, and Amazon might end it at any time.

I want to tell you about our upcoming Salsa Cruise, but I don’t want to minimize the importance of the great deal above for our DVD set. So let me say just one more thing. This is the DVD set I wish I had when I was learning how to salsa dance. It would have made learning so much easier, since it breaks down the dance far more than any other instructor (or DVD set) that I’ve seen. I see countless people whom struggle with learn how to dance, and these DVDs will help you beyond your wildest dreams. Why? Solid basics, a lot of repetition, clear instruction, detailed instruction, close ups of various tips and dance steps, and more. They are designed to help, and they do.

Ok, do you have the SalsaCrazy Beginning (and Intermediate too) Mastery System? You got a great deal (thank you Amazon!). Now it’s time to put those moves into action on a … dance cruise! Yes, a dance cruise. A great vacation, usually 7 or 8 days, to exotic ports of call. Every day, dancing, learning, dancing, eating, dancing, drinking and exotic ports of call (ie Adventure). Did I mention dancing? These cruises are an exceptional dance vacation. I wanted to tell you about our next one, since it’s something special.

Our next dance cruise is to the Mediterranean, for 12 days. This won’t appeal to everyone. It’s long, it leaves out of Venice (no, not Venice beach), and it’s bigger, grander, and more crazy than most of our cruises, but if you’re looking for adventure in the Med – this is your cruise. You can see it on our site, http://www.SalsaCruiseCrazy.com. It may be out of reach for some, so rest assured, we have our regular Caribbean cruise in the works for early 2013, but if you have the time (and yes, money), this cruise is exceptional. A real treat!

Hope you grab the DVDs on sale, and hop on board our next cruise. You’ll want to at least visit the website and get on the email list so you’ll be notified of future events and cruise.

Here’s some of our other Amazon DVDs!

And now, SalsaCrazy Advanced (for the Advanced dancers there, or high level intermediate):

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After 10 years of dance cruises, this one still managed to hold some fantastic surprises, and will go down as one of our best cruises. It’s amazing how not just our group, but also all of our instructors and event managers, have really perfected the art of dance cruising. I really had a great time, and yes, I (SalsaCrazy guy), am looking forward to my next cruise.

Our next cruises are in October, and while I will not be onboard those events, I recommend them greatly. The first is sailing with Juan Gil (on a 12 day adventure through the Mediterranean), and is one of the most massive, exciting, and downright adventurous cruises we have ever offered. Twelve days going SalsaCrazy in the Mediterranean? How great is that. Yes, you can register for that one now, http://www.SalsaCruiseCrazy.com (and more details at bottom of email).

The second cruise, with Francisco and Stacy Martinez (7 Days to Mexico), looks to bring back the memories of our many fantastic cruises to Mexico, and sets sail from the West Coast (which is a little closer than Venice, Italy – for the cruise above).

Yes, both of these are SalsaCrazy Cruises, yes, you can book both of them with our partners, DanceFun, and yes, you’ll get some special deals for saying “SalsaCrazy” every other word. Check the website for specifics, or feel free to call in at, 405-282-8989 (or toll fee 866-326-2338) – but don’t forget to mention SalsaCrazy!

What cruise will I be attending next? When is my next Salsa Cruise? I have my eyes set on the early 2013 timeframe for a return to the Caribbean, and I hope to have details on that cruise available on our website within a week or two.  Unfortunately, I can’t be on all the cruises (without a clone), so I have to pick and choose my cruises.

But, if you want a dose of SalsaCrazy, or just want to master your salsa dancing, there’s a great way to do it with our dance videos.  We have a whole series of dance videos available, both on our own websites, or on Amazon.com (you’re choice), I’ll link to my favorites below:

Learn to Salsa Beginners 3 Pack (On Amazon!)

Salsa Dance Mastery System (Includes 3 pack, plus intermediate, On Amazon!)

Bachata Dance Mastery (3 Pack, On Amazon!)

Yes, even a Ballroom Dance Mastery system, we affectionately call the Wedding Dance Mastery System (but really, it’s the ultimate primer to Ballroom Dance). Note: Even thought it’s April Fools, this is not an April Fools Joke – this product is amazing, and it really does exist!

Plus many more, you can see our full schedule over at http://www.DanceCrazy.com, or on the SalsaCrazy.com Dance Video store (Full money back guarantee – you’ll love these DVDs). So take us home with you – we want to come over.

Oh, and consider a salsa cruise as your next vacation choice! We have the following websites for a singles cruise too. Hope to see you onboard!

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Take a look – there’s nothing else like it!

Our Wedding Dance Mastery System!

DanceCrazy.com announced the addition of a complete Wedding Dance Mastery System to its stellar line of instructional dance videos and DVDs. Over five years in the making, this step by step approach to your wedding dance is an an incredibly detailed and complete guide to your first dance.

“After so many of our friends were getting married, and coming to us for dance instruction and last minute, frantic, aid, we saw a need to develop this type of all inclusive mastery product”, says Evan Margolin, President of DanceCrazy.com. “It’s difficult enough to plan and execute a perfect wedding, the bride and groom needn’t worry about yet another think – like their first dance.

Spanning an enormous set of five DVDs, with over eight hours of instruction, and a massive question and answer section, spanning every question imaginable, this DVD is perfect for those whom want to have a truly fantastic wedding dance, and not stress over what should be a fantastic experience.

“The DVD system is designed to be incredibly step by step, and leaves nothing out”, says Margolin. “We covered all the bases, and the questions we’re always asked, about everything from wedding songs, to what dance style should I perform”.

DanceCrazy’s Wedding Dance Mastery system is now available at, http://www.WeddingDanceCrazy.com

About DanceCrazy.com:

Founded in 1996, SalsaCrazy.com is dedicated to offering the finest instructional dance videos on the market. By using a tested and proven method of fun, step by step instruction techniques, the videos available on DanceCrazy.com leads students through a carefully planned series of exercises on their path to becoming accomplished dancers. The library of videos covers an extensive range of dancing styles that allow students to comfortably enjoy a new world of exciting people, vibrant nightlife and incredible music. or an extensive range of instructional dance videos designed to show anyone how to dance, swing dance, waltz or perform other popular dancing styles.

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Hey folks, welcome to the SalsaCrazy Mondays Top 10 list! This list is compiled by DJ Jeremy, look him up on Facebook and say hello here, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002590009287

Each week we will be posting some of the fantastic music we play on a weekly basis in San Francisco, at our SalsaCrazy Mondays clubs – Salsa Dance Mondays!

We have packed salsa dance lessons each and every week, and our salsa dance classes are on multiple floors, covering various skill levels.

Every week, after class, we only play the best classic and new Salsa, Bachata and Timba songs for our huge crowds. Yes, it goes til’ 2am, and is completely full all night long. These are actual songs we spin, and we’ll try to update this list on a weekly basis. We actually play NEW music (one of the few salsa clubs that actually search out new artists on a regular basis here in the states) each and every week.

If you’re ever in San Francisco, come pay us a visit, and dance the night away. We’re a fun, social, and welcoming crowd. It’s every Monday, classes at 7, dancing at 9:30, on two floors, until late. Not in San Francisco? You can still check out our amazing salsa dance videos.

Ok, no more idle chatter, here’s our latest TOP 10!

1) Si Tú Me Besas (Single) — Victor Manuelle
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/busco-pueblo-deluxe-edition/id486982717

2) Lloraras — Oscar D’Leon
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lloraras/id264069556

3) Con Todo — Fruko y Sus Tesos
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/discos-fuentes-salsa-all-stars/id75628591

4) Via — Al Delory
This song is unavailable on iTunes! But you can hear it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C71W5PkBGls

5) Promise (feat. Usher) — Romeo Santos
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/formula-vol.-1/id471342193

6) Vattadoch — Los Dos y Companeros
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/salsa-guerrilleros/id480632461
Brand New – SalsaCrazy Mondays!

7) La Economía (Single) — La Excelencia
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/la-economia-single/id492490784
Brand New – SalsaCrazy Mondays!

Regalame (Single) — A&C La Banda
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/regalame-single/id497948007
Brand New – SalsaCrazy Mondays!

9) Para Vivir Nuestro Amor — Gerley
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gerley/id492816824
Brand New – SalsaCrazy Mondays!

10) Pincesa Mia (Single) – Jalil Lopez
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pincesa-mia-single/id501754462
Brand New – SalsaCrazy Mondays!

Support these fantastic artists if you can. Some of these folks only put out a single song and you may never hear from them again, so make sure to grab these tracks while they are hot. We’ll be changing this up each week based on our crowd response. Let us know what you think of these tracks, and if you have any suggestions for fantastic songs to play for a massive salsa club, we’d love to hear ‘em!

In San Francisco, try out latest club. Have you been to Taste Fridays? Friday was INCREDIBLE. Capacity crowd at Cafe Cocomo! Every Friday, come listen to the best Salsa bands around and dance on Cococmo’s massive dance floor! Find out more: http://www.tastefridays.com/

Don’t forget to sign up for our SalsaCrazy Mondays classes! Learn to dance Salsa each week, and dance with with a great group of people who come to SalsaCrazy Mondays from all over the world! Find out more here: http://www.DanceSF.com/.

And…you can hear all of these tracks and more on our SalsaCrazy radio station…check it out!
http://www.live365.com/stations/salsacrazy?site=web

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For me, Salsa Dancing is a uniquely social experience, grounded almost entirely in the passion of the music. When I started dancing, it was before the creation of dance teams, troupes, congresses, and the entire economic models those things created.  Salsa dancing has come a long way since then, but at it’s core, it’s still an immensely popular social dance.  The goal and purpose of the salsa dance videos were to share the passion, but also create a real step by step system that allows you to dance with anyone, anywhere, anytime, to any music, and still have a great time.

Chances are that you, reading this right now, stumbled upon salsa dance at a local club, dance studio, or even a ballroom. Perhaps you heard the music, fell in love with it, or just found yourself dancing late at night when an as yet uknown latin rythym came on that spoke to you.  That led to dance lessons, perhaps private lessons too, and a fantastic (and sometime arduous) journey of the beginning salsa dance student. It can be tough, and I found my friends sometimes dropping off, and not reaching the level of a “social dancer”. How could I help?

How to Salsa Dance, with a progressive 5 dvd system, that takes you from your very first steps and coddles you forward to intermediate levels. It’s very basic at the start, very clear, with a fair amount of repetition, also done with music, to really help my friends internalize it. While it’s not easy to learn how to do any dance, with the Salsa Dance Mastery System, it allowed more of my friends to make the leap to becoming a social salsa dancer. For many, it was the missing piece of the puzzle – the practice, repetition, and step by step coach, that they needed to really learn how to dance.

And yes, years later, I can say with a humble heart, it really worked. Tons of my friends salsa dance, and rarely a day goes by that I don’t hear how this system has helped someone learn to dance salsa. How great is that!?  If you find yourself at a plateau, or you find yourself struggling with learn to dance salsa, give the Salsa Dance Mastery System a try …

How about you – how’s your salsa dancing journey?

Find it on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/SalsaCrazy-Presents-Complete-Mastery-Package/dp/B000ICLS88/

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We’ve released our two DVD and five DVD Wedding Dance Mastery Systems.  Woohoo! It’s time to make that first dance a truly memorable experience, and we’re going to make it so easy …

But before we get into our wedding dance system, let me just tell you, this is NOT just for wedding dancers! You do NOT need to be getting married to love this progressive DVD system. It’s quite literally one of the finest ballroom dance systems you’ll ever find, covering all styles of dance from your very first steps.  It’s an incredible step by step dance production that you’ll cherish in your library (and of course, like all our systems, it’s 100 percent completely guaranteed).

The premium 2 DVD Wedding Dance DVD Mastery System is made up of two Step by Step DVDs for absolute beginners & intermediate dancers. The DVDs contain and in-depth analysis of footwork, styling, & “the essential connection” to make your first dance a truly special one, all with picture-in-picture & detailed close-ups. There are detailed breakdowns of the most exciting routines that are danced today and Step-by-step instruction that leave nothing out. The 2 DVD set covers a couple of patterns in the essential wedding dances of Swing dancing, Rumba dance, Foxtrot & Waltz.

We created this system after so many of our friends were getting married, and coming to us for dance instruction and last minute, frantic, aid, we saw a need to develop this type of all inclusive mastery product. It’s difficult enough to plan and execute a perfect wedding, the bride and groom needn’t worry about yet another think – like their first dance.

The big Wedding Dance Spanning an enormous set of five DVDs, with over eight hours of instruction, and a massive question and answer section, spanning every question imaginable, this DVD is perfect for those whom want to have a truly fantastic wedding dance, and not stress over what should be a fantastic experience.

Both The DVD systems are designed to be incredibly step by step, and leaves nothing out. We covered all the bases, and the questions we’re always asked, about everything from wedding songs, to what dance style should I perform.

Both wedding dance mastery systems include  descriptions and details on the best wedding dance songs, footwear and dresses, plus exciting new fashions and nuances in the world of Weddings.DanceCrazy’s Premium Two DVD Wedding Dance Mastery system is now available

DanceCrazy’s Wedding Dance Mastery system is now available at,http://www.WeddingDanceCrazy.com

Even though you probably know all this, founded in 1996, SalsaCrazy.com is dedicated to offering the finest instructional dance videos on the market. By using a tested and proven method of fun, step by step instruction techniques, the videos available on DanceCrazy.com lead students through a carefully planned series of exercises on their path to becoming accomplished dancers. The library of videos covers an extensive range of dancing styles that allow students to comfortably enjoy a new world of exciting people, vibrant nightlife and incredible music. or an extensive range of instructional dance videos designed to show anyone how to dance, swing dance, waltz or perform other popular dancing styles.

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Today is something of an anniversary. It’s an anniversary to the day my first dance teacher told me, “Salsa Dance, it will Change your Life”. I think I’ll ponder on this for a moment, as I try to convince you to Learn to Salsa Dance.

That was nearly two decades ago, and sure enough, salsa dancing had an effect on me that I could scarcely have imagined when I was dragged, kicking and screaming, from my ivory office tower. Since that time, I’ve seen countless people similarly affected, and since that time it’s become my mission to reach out, find and teach people like my past self – people whom would never have given dance a second thought.

It’s been a crazy experience. If someone had simply pulled me aside while I was CEO of a major startup, shook me a bit, and said:

“Dude, you have to learn to dance, I mean really … it’s going to change your life”, my first thought would have been, “how can I get far away from this guy, quickly …”. My 24/7 work days, filled with endless corporate climbing and business intrigue didn’t really allow for such thinking. My life was simply my work, as it is for so many others – especially those overachievers on the startup or corporate fast track.  There’ simply no space to entertain out of the box thinking – especially with your time.

It’s likely this understanding that makes it possible for me to reach so many people. I’ve seen the life-changing benefits firsthand, but I’ve also felt how hard it was to reach me, to get me out of my shell.  I’ve experienced firsthand the immense difficulty and hurdles other people faced in breaking me out of my shell. Time and time again, i’ve experienced that same difficulty as I reach out to others.  Getting someone to take their first steps in dance is HARD!

It’s not just salsa dance – but all dance (different dances certainly appeal to different people). Even if you get them to take a class, it’s really the entirety of the experience that changes lives – not just the dance, but likely the music and the social experience as well, that comes together to change someone.

Specifically, the major changes I see time and time again, brought about by learning to dance, are general happiness, fitness, health, a more positive and open outlook, and the grand-daddy benefit fo greater charisma, charm, and confidence in your own skin. Who doesn’t want these? Who couldn’t use them?

But how, how do you convince people to take that first step? People don’t necessarily want their lives changed. I suppose certainly some do, but I certainly didn’t, or at least so I thought. I thought my life was just fine. I was wealthy, powerful, and engaged in a field I had a genuine passion for – what more could I want?

It turns out the answer to that question, and the reason dance has such a powerful effect on those that will give it a try, is very personal to each individual, yet, somehow, something that we all share. It’s connection. Depth. Passion. Life. Community. Soul. Vitality. Grounding. It’s all these things, to each of us.

My passion for teaching dance runs out of me when I teach. I get animated, excited, and very, very vocal, because I believe that’s what necessary to reach people whom don’t even realize they may have something missing in their lives. I was lucky, dance and music spoke to me the minute I stepped foot into my first salsa club. But it’s not as earth-shattering an experience to everyone.

Now, I teach dance, I teach business, I teach marketing, and my passions run free.  I’m not sure what, if anything, I can say to get you to give it a shot, but I will say (without getting too sales-y), I created a Salsa Dance Mastery System that is simply unlike anything else around. It’s step by step, 5 DVDs, that progress you from your basics to a strong intermediate level.

So, once you take that first step, likely in your local club, dance school, or perhaps a ballroom, you’ll have a clear and well though out guide, like no other.

Learn to Salsa Dance – We’ll Help!

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STUDIOS IN GURNEE:
1) Dance Theatre of Northern Illinois – http://www.dancetheatre-ni.com/index.html – This studio offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop and pointe. Boys only and girls only classes are offered in ballet, tap and jazz.
2) Rhythm Academy of Dance – http://www.rhythmacademy.com/ – This studio offers classes in Highland dance, ballet, poms, salsa, hip hop, jazz and tap.

STUDIOS IN NORTHERN CHICAGO:
1) Lou Conte Dance Studio – http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com/lcds_home.asp – This studio offers classes in ballet, jazz, modern, tap, African, hip hop, Zumba, BeMoved, Pilates, yoga, musical theatre and more.
2) 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy – http://www.3streetdance.com/index.html – This studio offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and modern/lyrical.

Sorry if I’ve screwed up the locations of any of those. If I were you I would go to Lou Conte Dance Studio, it sounds like the best one. I’m really sorry I couldn’t find you more!

*When you reach a certain level of ballet, it is a good idea to start experiencing different styles of ballet. That is the reasoning behind Summer Intensives. You get to work with different teachers and different styles.