NSD WORKSHOP SERIES

Casino & Linear Salsa Fusion: Circular Meets the Slot

Explore how Casino and Linear Salsa can complement each other in partner dancing. This 3-hour intensive focuses on understanding the structure, timing, and movement differences between the styles; how to blend them with intention and flow.

Dance experience required.

DATE

Saturday, March 28, 2026

TIME

11:30 pm - 2:30 pm

LOCATION

630 Rundle Ave.

Come ready to move, experiment and challenge the way you think about Salsa Partner-work. We're taking two styles and meshing them to fit your flavor and style while respecting their unique attributes.

Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is ideal for dancers who:

  • Already have experience with Salsa partnerwork

  • Want to better understand the difference between Casino (circular movement) and Linear Salsa (slot-based movement)

  • Feel comfortable learning new partner patterns and transitions

  • Are curious about expanding their style and versatility on the social dance floor


If you’ve been dancing Salsa for a while and want to deepen your understanding of how different styles connect, this intensive will give you practical tools you can start using right away.

Why this workshop is worth your time:

  • Understand the differences between Casino and Linear Salsa

  • Improve partner connection and spatial awareness

  • Expand your partnerwork vocabulary

  • Explore combinations and transitions that help you move fluidly between circular and linear patterns.

What to Expect:

  • Partner rotation and guided partner-work exercises

  • Clear breakdowns of both circular and slot-based movement

  • Drills to help your body understand each style

  • Structured practice with coaching and feedback

What You'll Walk Away With

  • A clear understanding of the difference between Casino and Linear Salsa movement

  • Tools to transition smoothly between circular and slot-based partnerwork

  • Stronger spatial awareness and partner connection

  • New patterns and ideas you can immediately use on the social dance floor

Come ready to move and challenge yourself!

Instructor:

  • Odie J.

Register Today:

Spots are intentionally limited to keep the training focused and interactive. If this topic interests you, we recommend reserving your spot early.

The NSD Dance Intensives are a rotating series of focused workshops designed to help dancers deepen their skills and explore new areas of Salsa. New topics are announced throughout the year.

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