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Dance Cycles

Unlock the dancer within you with Melómano’s unique 2-month Salsa and Bachata Cycles, designed to help you reach your dance goals faster. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced dancer, our structured cycles guide your progress through a mix of footwork and partner work. Gain confidence, master new moves, improve your timing, and perfect your body movement—all while forming lasting friendships in a supportive environment.

Our exclusive “Dancer Roadmap” features clear learning objectives and a syllabus that builds on the previous cycle, ensuring continuous growth. By the end of each cycle, you’ll be more confident in your social dancing and equipped with the techniques to lead or follow with ease.

With Melómano, you’re not just taking classes—you’re embarking on a transformative dance experience. For cycle membership questions, text 619-675-8602. Join us and start becoming the dancer you’ve always wanted to be!

Membership: $95/month

Add a 2nd Cycle: $55/month

Salsa On2 Cycles

A perfect in-depth introduction to Salsa for new dancers. Designed for those at the beginning of their dance journey and wanting to strengthen their fundamental Salsa principles.

In this cycle, students will learn:

  • Finding Your Timing
  • Right and Left Turns
  • Half Right and Half Left
  • Cross Body Lead
  • Reverse Cross Body Lead
  • 3-Point Turns
  • Footwork and Partner Work Included

Must have passed Salsa Cycle 1 to join.

Designed for those who have mastered their timing and moves from Salsa On2 Cycle 1.

In this cycle, students will learn:

  • Execution and Speed
  • Turn Combination (Left Right, Right Hook, Half Right/Half Left, Full [Axle] Right, Full [Axle] Left, Sharp Double Right)
  • Point Turns (1, 2, and 3) with Cross-Body Lead and Reverse Cross-Body Lead
  • 180’s

Must have passed Salsa Cycle 2 to join.

Designed for those looking to develop speed and agility with complex footwork and turn patterns in partnering.

In this cycle, students will learn:

  • How to apply concepts from Level 1 and Level 2
  • Increasing the Speed of Footwork and Partnering
  • Improving Partner Connection by Developing Clear Lead and Follow Signals for Social Dancing
  • Exploring the Creativity of Partnering

Bachata Cycles

A perfect in-depth introduction to Bachata for new dancers. Designed for those who are at the beginning phase of their dance journey and wish to strengthen their fundamental Bachata principles.

In this cycle, students will learn:

  • Timing
  • Inside Turns
  • Outside Turns
  • Merengue Turns
  • Leading & Following Turns and Box Steps
  • Leading & Following Connection
  • Proper Execution of Partnering
  • Basic Knowledge of Bachata Music

Must have passed Bachata Cycle 1 to join.

Designed for those who have a good understanding of Bachata basics and want to fine-tune their leading and following skills.

In this cycle, students will learn:

  • How to apply concepts and moves from Level 1
  • Delayed Turns
  • Prep Turns
  • Reverse Prep Turns
  • Hair Comb Variations
  • Incorporating Syncopation
  • Improving Partner Connection
  • Advanced Leading & Following Concepts

What Our Students Say

  • Joining the salsa and bachata dance cycle has been a game-changer for me. The atmosphere is always lively and supportive, making every session not just a lesson, but a joyful experience. Patrick and Anacristina make learning fun! The Dance Cycle progressive structure of the classes ensures that I’m always learning something new, yet the consistency allows me to build on what I’ve learned week by week. Val and Ibeth are so patient with me! In just a few months, I’ve seen incredible growth in my dancing skills, which I know would have taken much longer without the expert guidance of the instructors. Plus, I also get the weekly group lessons included in my cycle membership so I get to practice as much as I want!
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    Angela
  • I absolutely love the salsa and bachata dance cycles! The way the curriculum is designed, it’s both challenging and reassuringly consistent, which has helped me improve rapidly. What might have taken years to master on my own, I’ve achieved in months here. Kevin and Ana for Bachata Cycle 2 and Diana and Patrick for Salsa Cycle 2 are phenomenal, they break down new moves into smaller steps that make learning efficient and fun. I feel like I am getting the steps! The dance studio is energetic and everyone is so encouraging, making each cycle class something I look forward to every week. I’m definitely in the right place to improve and become the best dancer I can be!
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    David