CLASSES

What is a cycle?

All of our classes ore organized in the format of ‘cycles’.

A cycle is a 4 week period of classes that start at the beginning of each month. (see cycle start dates below)

Students may start classes during week 1of a cycle. If a student is not able to start week 1, they may request permission ahead of time to start week 2. Please call us to request 414 551 0089.

How to Register:
1. Download the Daync app: https://dayncacademy.com/daync-app

2. Once the app is downloaded, you will be prompted to create a personal profile. (if you have a spouse/partner/friend you are taking classes with, make sure each of you use a separate email for your accounts)

3. Once your profile is complete, you will then be able to purchase the offer in the 'Buy' tab at the bottom middle of the home screen

4. Under the ‘Class Packs’ section, look for the '1st Cycle Unlimited: NEW STUDENTS' and “‘Intro Offer: You + Friend for $150’ and select the option your prefer. If you purchase the ‘You + Friend’ option, DM us on Instagram or text us 262 475 0945, the name of your friend/partner who will be joining you. Your friend/partner will have to follow the same process of creating a profile before the class credits are available to them.

Cycle Start Dates:

  • April - begins April 1st

  • May - begins April 29th

  • June - begins June 3rd (Tues. & Wed. classes outdoors @ Zocalo Food Truck Park)

  • July - begins July 1st (Tues. & Wed. classes outdoors @ Zocalo Food Truck Park)

  • August - begins August 5th (Tues. & Wed. classes outdoors @ Zocalo Food Truck Park)

  • September - begins September 3rd

  • October - begins September 30th

  • November - begins October 28th

NO PARTNER IS REQUIRED FOR ANY CLASSES - WE ROTATE PARTNERS IN CLASS

general SCHEDULE

SALSA

The style of Salsa that we teach is called "Mambo" or New York Salsa On2. There are many different styles of Salsa that exist; we focus specifically on Mambo. Many other studios in the Milwaukee area teach Salsa On1 and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to learn more than one style.

Our instructors have been training in Mambo for over 8 years! They continue to train and travel throughout the United States, Canada & Mexico; in order to raise the level of Salsa training in Milwaukee.

  • Mondays & Wednesdays | 6pm Studio A

    Mondays | 8pm Studio B

    This class is for anyone with very little to no experience. A partner is not required. In this class you will learn not only your basic Salsa steps, but also learn about the different instruments that are played in Salsa music. We will train your ears to be able to identify and understand how to dance to Salsa on time with confidence. You will heavily train in Salsa body movement and be challenge in different Salsa step variations that prepare you for the partner work classes.

  • For anyone with little to no experience

    No partner required

    This is a body movement class where you will learn how to move your hips, torso and arms while dancing the salsa basic and other salsa level 1 steps

  • Mondays & Wednesdays | 7PM in Studio A

    Anyone taking this class must also be taking the shines 6pm class on Mondays and/or Wednesdays. No partner is required. This class focuses on partner connection and the fundamental ‘bread & butter’ moves you need to know as a beginner social dancer.

  • Mondays | 7pm in Studio A2

    Mondays | 8pm Studio A1

    Level 2 class that is 100% focused on shines and is danced on Son timing and Salsa On2 (fusion class)

    Must complete 3 months of Salsa level 1 basics shines and partner classes before taking this class.

  • Double turn technique for LVL 2 and above dancers to master leading and following double turns

  • Wednesdays | 8pm in Studio A

    Build on the bread and butter moves you have mastered in the level 1 partner class and learn more difficult turn patterns and footwork. Prerequisite: Minimum 2-4 months of training in the Beginner 1 Salsa cycles. Approval by Josh and Amber required.

  • Mondays & Wednesdays @ 9pm in Studio A

    Build on the bread and butter moves you have mastered in the level 2 partner class and learn more difficult turn patterns and footwork.

    Prerequisite: Minimum 3-6 months of training in the LVL 2 Salsa cycles and Rumba classes and approval from Josh required.

  • currently not offered

    This is a class for dancers who are confident in the level 3 classes and are looking for a challenge. This is a level 4 class and currently the most difficult level we offer for Salsa. This class is 100% partnerwork.

    Must have already taken "LVL 3" for 5-6 months or have prior approval from Joshua / Amber

    *Prerequisite and approval from instructors needed to take this class. More information on the Daync Academy app.

BACHATA

We teach a variety of Bachata styless at our academy: Dominican Bachata, Urban Bachata & Sensual Bachata. At the beginner level you will learn body movement, footwork and partnerwork fundamentals that apply to Dominican/Traditional Bachata, Urban Bachata & Sensual Bachata dance classes. All 3 styles mentioned are taught here Tuesday & Thursday evenings.

  • Tuesdays | 6PM in Studio A

    Dominican Bachata, also known as Traditional Bachata, is a class that will teach you about the origins of Bachata. All of the technique and moves you learn will directly relate to how Bachata is danced in the Dominican Republic (where Bachata came from).

  • Thursdays | 7PM in Studio A1

    This class is for anyone with very little to no experience. A partner is not required. In this class you will learn not only your basic Bachata steps, but also learn about the different instruments that are played in Bachata music. We will train your ears to be able to identify and understand how to dance to Bachata on time with confidence. You will heavily train in full body movement, be challenged in different Bachata step variations. This is 100% shines class. The partnerwork class that correlates to this class is the LVL 1 Urban partner class.

  • Tuesdays | 8pm in Studio B

    Thursdays | 8pm in Studio A1

    This is a level 1 open to everyone.No partner required. We will focus on connection and simple single turn patterns that can be used on the dance floor at socials and nightclubs environments.

  • Tuesdays | 9pm in Studio A

    Thursdays | 7PM in Studio A

    Dance to all of your favorite Urban songs an learn some cool moves that you can use at the next social/party/Quince you attend!

    Urban Bachata Examples: Aventura, Romeo Santos, Esme, JR, Prince Royce, Xtreme y mas!

    Must have minimum 1-2 cycles of Bachata level 1 completed to take this class

  • **Offered every other month starting in February 2024

    Sensual Bachata LVL 2 class - this class is required in order to be admitted into the level 3 urban and sensual partner classes.

    You will master all body movements individually and in partner work:

    • body rolls & reverse body rolls

    • head rolls

    • side waves

    • double turns

    • cambres

      **All students must pass this class in order to take LVL 3 partner classes

    Need approval from Josh to take this class.

  • Thursdays | 6pm in Studio B

    Bachata mens' styling level 2 class - need at least 2 cycles of level 1 to take this class. This class strengthens leads as individual dancers which positively impacts and improves their social dancing in partnerwork.

  • Thursdays | 7pm in Studio A

    *need at least 2 cycles of level 1 to take this class

    This is a technique class meaning that technique, concepts and drills will be taught. Choreography is not the focus of this class.

    Bachata Ladies (Feminine) is a solo dancing class focused on exploring Feminine style movement & sensuality to Bachata music. This class will aid in helping you understand Bachata musicality and how to be more playful and creative when dancing Bachata. This class provides a safe space for dancers to grow in flexibility, core strength, Bachata femme body movement technique and sensual dance movements.

    Your instructor for this class is Amber Rivard, co-owner of Daync and 7 year veteran instructor to feminine styling in both Bachata and Salsa.

  • Tuesdays | 8pm in Studio A

    Thursdays | 8pm in Studio B

    This is a level 3 all partnerwork class that focuses building up confidence and learning moves you will use in social dance and club settings

    *Prerequisite and approval from instructors needed to take this class. More information on the Daync Academy app.

  • Tuesdays| 9PM in Studio B

    Ease into learning connection and fundamental moves you need to start dancing Sensual Bachata with confidence. This prepares dancers for our level 4 Thursday 9pm Sensual Bachata class.

    *Prerequisite and approval from instructors needed to take this class. More information on the Daync Academy app.

  • Thursdays | 9PM in Studio A

    Our most challenging Bachata class that is 100% partner focused. We focus on Bachata Sensual social dancing combinations and musicality versus technique.

    2 -4 month minimum required of the Tuesday 9pm LVL 3 Sensual Bachata class before taking this class. Each student also needs approval from Josh.

daync events

Check out our calendar to see when we have Fridays socials, Saturday workshops & more!

NEW TO DAYNC ACADEMY?

    • Cell phone with the Daync mobile app downloaded & profile created

    • Water bottle

    • Clothes you are comfortable sweating in (sweat pants, leggings, tshirt etc)

    • Deodorant

    • Shoes: socks or tennis shoes (separate pair from the ones you wear walking in, bring clean pair of tennis shoes unworn outside) No heels or specific dance shoes required. No ‘ outdoor shoes’ allowed - we must keep our floors clean from outdoor debris.

    • Looking to invest in dance shoes? We recommend: GFranco Shoes

  • No you do not need a partner. 95% of our students take classes solo. We rotate partners in class. If you are attending class with a partner, we highly recommend rotating to dance with everyone.

  • Register for class through the Daync mobile app before your first class. This will save you a lot of time and allow for quick check-in when you arrive. We have about 40+ students to check-in for each class; early registration is best.

    Download Daync Mobile App

    1. To use the mobile app you'll want to download it onto your phone from the Apple Store (if you have iPhone) or the Google Play store (if you have Android) https://dayncstudio.com/daync-app

    2. Once the app is downloaded, you will be prompted to create a personal profile. (if you have a spouse/partner you are taking classes with, make sure each of you use a separate email for your accounts)

    3. Once your profile is complete, you will then be able to see our full class schedule in the 'Book' tab at the bottom left

    4. You will also be able to make purchases & see our promotions/intro offers in the "Buy' tab at the bottom center

    5. Under the 'Profile' section on the bottom right, you will be able to see your profile info, active class credits, attendance & purchase history

    1. Click the 'Book' button on the bottom left, scroll until you see the class you want to take.

    2. Click the class you want to take ('F' is for follows and 'L' is for leads).

    3. Once you click the class, select the red 'Book' or white 'Book Multiple' button to secure your spot in class.

    **Each class uses 1 credit. If you book and do not show for class, 1 credit is still applied and deducted from your account. You may cancel a class up to 24 hours before class begins. If cancellation is within 24 hours of class starting, it is considered a 'late cancel' and 1 credit is deducted from your account.

  • We open doors 15 minute before classes begin. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early so that you have time to get checked in, use the restroom and stretch before class.

OUR CYCLES

Students may start classes during week 1of the cycle. If a student is not able to start week 1, they may request permission ahead of time to start week 2. Please call us to request (414)-551-0089.

4-Week Cycle Start Dates 2024:

  • April Cycle - begins April 1st

  • May Cycle - begins April 29th

  • June Cycle - begins June 3rd