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Salsatropical Dance Company Ltd.- Salsa & Bachata Classes

salsatropical dance company ltd.- salsa & bachata classes

4.9(223)

London

Salsa Tropical comprises a group of talented and passionate professional dancers located in the heart of London, E14. The company was formed by Maria Palmieri back in 2005 and since then has taught many people located in the city how to dance Salsa and Bachata. Why choose a dance company? Many clients come to us, preferring to work with a specialist company than rely on an individual teacher. Sometimes they have been disappointed in the past, not happy with the level of tuition received by a previous instructor. Alternately, they want to ensure that they get the best service from experienced dancers and feel that only a company can provide this. When you choose Salsa Tropical, you have assured the provision of so many advantages and benefits: 16 years of experience in Latin American dance instruction High standards of tuition Dance teachers are fully trained and experienced. Used to working with both individuals and companies (HMBC, KMPG, Johnson & Johnson, Virgin Atlantic, Sainsbury’s, British Airways, Pret a Manger, Reebok, Museum of Docklands etc.) What we do As well as teaching Salsa and Bachata, our dance studio in London is known as a meeting place for like-minded individuals. If you are looking to make new friends and meet with people, there is no better place to be. Several students that met at our dance school in London are now happily married! Learning to dance Salsa or Bachata is so fun and educational, keeps you healthy and is an excellent social activity. If you find the gym too monotonous and jogging too lonely, sign up for one of our classes and revitalise your health and fitness. After a dance session, you will feel rejuvenated and happy with many positive endorphins running through your body. Dance is an excellent form of exercise that simultaneously teaches you an art form, all supported by vibrant and sensual Latin American music. Our studio and dance teachers Our dance studio based in the heart of London offers the perfect setting for learning Salsa or Bachata. Here you have the space as well as a welcoming environment in which to find your dancing feet. Working as a team, each of our dance instructors is thoroughly trained and experienced. No matter your level of dance expertise or which style you prefer, we have the perfect instructor for you. We teach dance workshops and individual and group lessons. You will find us friendly, approachable, easy-going and patient; we want your dance lessons to be fun as well as instructive. This is never a problem if you begin with one teacher or dance style and then wish to swap to another. Because we are a company, we have the flexibility and adaptability to meet your wishes. Our dance training programmes in London will make you into a well-rounded and competent Latin American dancer. Please make us your go-to company for all things Bachata and Salsa related!

Exeter Self Defence Academy

exeter self defence academy

4.9(24)

Exeter

AS A CHILD I WAS A BIG FAN OF MARTIAL ARTS MOVIES, ANYTHING STARRING BRUCE LEE IN PARTICULAR. WHEN MY PARENTS FINALLY HAD ENOUGH OF MY BROTHER AND I REENACTING SCENES AROUND THE HOUSE THEY SENT US TO KARATE LESSONS. MY MOTHER WAS A VERY SUCCESSFUL PRACTITIONER HERSELF. I STUDIED KARATE FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS, ON AND OFF, AND FELT CONFIDENT IN MY ABILITY TO DEFEND MYSELF, DESPITE NEVER HAVING PRESSURE- TESTED MY TRAINING IN THE REAL WORLD. I WAS BULLIED AT SCHOOL BUT TREATED IT AS A POINT OF PRIDE NOT TO RETALIATE. BESIDES, MY HANDS WERE REGISTERED AS LETHAL WEAPONS,SO IT WOULD BE UNFAIR AND IRRESPONSIBLE TO TURN THAT HUGE ADVANTAGE AGAINST AN UNWITTING ASSAILANT, RIGHT? AT 16 YEARS OLD I HAD MY RUDE AWAKENING. I WAS BADLY BEATEN UP BY THE JEALOUS, OLDER EX- BOYFRIEND OF MY THEN GIRLFRIEND. THE ONLY THING MY 10 YEARS OF TRADITIONAL TRAINING HAD ARMED ME WITH WAS THE MISGUIDED CONFIDENCE THAT SIMPLY PROLONGED THE BEATING. IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE SKILLS I HAD DEVELOPED IN THE DOJO WERE NOT TRANSFERABLE TO SELF- DEFENCE. A FRIEND OF MY DAD'S WAS A HIGH- LEVEL THAI BOXER, AND AFTER TELLING HIM ABOUT MY IDENTITY CRISIS HE INVITED ME TO HIS GYM. I COULDN'T BELIEVE MY EYES. PEOPLE WERE PUNCHING AND KICKING EACH OTHER. HARD. THERE WERE NO RITUALISTIC FORMS OR 'KATAS'. YOU PRACTISED A FEW SKILLS AND THEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GLOVES, PUT IN YOUR GUM SHIELD AND TRIED TO MAKE THOSE SKILLS WORK UNDER INTENSE PRESSURE. Lewis Kemp-Sloan, Owner I WAS WAY OUT OF MY DEPTH AND I LOVED IT. I KNEW THAT I WOULD BE FAR BETTER PHYSICALLY AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY PREPARED FOR CONFLICT IN THE FUTURE BECAUSE WE WERE IMMERSING OURSELVES IN IT EVERY TIME WE STEPPED INTO THE GYM. FROM THERE I WAS INTRODUCED TO THE GRAPPLING ARTS, SUCH AS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU, JUDO AND WRESTLING. I LOVED THE 'HUMAN CHESS' ASPECT OF IT; THE WAY YOU CAN DRAW YOUR OPPONENT INTO A TRAP AND THEN USE TECHNIQUE AND LEVERAGE TO THROW OR SUBMIT THEM. THE NATURAL PROGRESSION FROM THERE WAS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS (MMA), IN WHICH THE STRIKING AND GRAPPLING ARTS ARE COMBINED TO GIVE THE CLOSEST THING TO NO- HOLDS- BARRED, REAL WORD HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT IN THE SPORTING WORLD. THE MOST EXCITING THING ABOUT THIS SPORT FROM MY PERSPECTIVE WAS THE WAY IN WHICH PRACTITIONERS DEVELOP THEIR OWN STYLES, WHICH WAS FAR MORE PRAGMATIC THAN THE APPROACH I WAS USED TO IN TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS. DURING A SUCCESSFUL COMPETITIVE CAREER IN MMA I WAS APPROACHED WITH THE OPPORTUNITY OF TEACHING CLOSE QUARTERS COMBAT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSEAS. IT WAS A DREAM COME TRUE. I WAS TASKED WITH DEVELOPING A PROGRAMME THAT WAS FUNCTIONAL AND EFFECTIVE. I MANAGED THAT PROJECT FOR ALMOST 10 YEARS, DURING WHICH TIME THE EMPHASIS ALWAYS CENTRED ON OUR CORE TENETS; PRACTICALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.