Academia Maritza Arizala is the first Colombian salsa school opened in Paris, there is what the 15 years. Created by the founder of the same name, Maritza Arizala, professional dancer and choreographer, art graduate in the show mention dance. The salsa they teach is the authentic dance that danced in Cali, Colombia that Maritza shares with all his knowledge and passion. You will learn the “social” salsa that will allow you to dance with ease and natural. The Academy aims to make you able to dance at all your parties, during all your outings, to have fun … Read dance allows you to meet people, it’s an extra physical activity helps to keep morale and good mood !
The Academy aims to make you discover the friendly spirit of the Colombian salsa immersing yourself in the origins of this dance. Our goal is to promote and disseminate the Colombian salsa in France and Europe as well as the Colombian culture, through the style of Cali and other representative dances of the country. Wishing to be ambassadors of Colombian culture, we are dedicated primarily to education, we make representations amount of shows and create new ways to boost the motivation of our students.
Our strengths
The academic experience and education of the teacher.
We are recognized for our teaching and our easy to dance the great beginner.
The location of the course in the heart of Paris.
Our values
RESPECT the traditions of dance and Colombian art in general. Respect the student as a person, accepting all its limitations and helping it overtake. Respect learning pace.
SHARING is the core concept of the dance school, courses and events we organize are held in a friendly and warm spirit.
EXIFGENCE. The Academy takes the development of its students, and strives for everyone to excel. We offer a level of control of our students who take courses in order to correct them, mentor them. The technique is a means and not an end in itself. The Academy e been and always will be very attentive to the development of its students.
Give salsa lessons for me is a journey, a journey of cultures, a journey that I do with my students.Maritza ARIZALA Founder
Maritza gives lessons, tutoring and internships of Colombian salsa, zumba and Latin American dances (merengue, cumbia, bachata,...) for adults and adolescents in the heart of Paris (Bastille and Town Hall).
Whether you are a beginner or Cuban or Puerto Rican salsa dancer, you are welcome.
You will learn steps, towers and figures that characterize the calena salsa and for those who wish to combine intense physical effort and fun, zumba is made for you!
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