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About Us
CUBAN AND CLUB STYLE SALSA WITH A CARRIBEAN FLAVOR
For native dancers, dance is a way of life. We feel music, express ourselves rhythmically and heal through movement. At Salsa Marin Academy, our Mission is simple: We want to share our culture and the way we dance with you!
We teach a unique blend of Cuban and ballroom style Salsa, which makes it elegant yet distinctive, with a traditional Caribbean flavor.
A FRIENDLY COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT
Salsa Marin Dance Academy is a great place to learn to dance salsa and other Latin rhythms! Our comfortable dance studio is based in San Rafael, California and has a staff of professional instructors ready to teach you to dance! Our easy to follow format will walk you through a series of moves creating a deeper understanding of the movement, while having fun, getting in shape and meeting new people!
LEARN TO DANCE ONE STEP AT A TIME
Whether you are a complete beginner, intermediate dancer or advanced, Salsa Marin Academy can customize a program to suit your needs and give you practical instruction that will quickly make you feel confident on the dance floor! We teach all ages, including kids. Choose from the lessons below or give us a call and get started on your dance journey today!
About Our Instructors
Mark Ellis
Mark is the founder of Salsa Marin Dance Academy. He has been a part of the Salsa scene since its inception. For over 10 years he has committed himself to helping students reach their personal dance goals and is constantly reworking his teaching methods to accommodate the way his students learn best. His clever analogies, friendly disposition and good-natured humor keep his private and group classes lively and enjoyable!
“For me, life is enjoyed through music and movement and I try to share that joy with my students. I see Salsa as a form of life. We live to dance and dance to live. Salsa is more than just steps; it is an opportunity for individual expression, as well as a way of connecting with the world. I teach my students to listen to the music, allow it to move them, connect, and become one with the music. My goal is to encourage dancers to “feel” and not just to become step dancers.”
–Mark Ellis
