Beginner You are trying hard not to lose the rhythm while practising your basic step. You can do a shaky cross body lead and some single turns. The best thing is that it’s still all new and magical so you’ve got that smile that makes you stand out. Improver You have learned a few turn patterns and some shines. Still you find it hard to actually use them because the variety of different music and dance partners still confuses you. But you have already smelt blood and it keeps you going. Intermediate Again you know some more turn patterns and shines but now you’re trying to make them fit to the music adding some body movement even if the outcome is not always what you have planned for. There’s still so much to learn. Semi-Advanced Your repertoire of shines, moves and turn patterns is growing. You feel more ready to actually find the right movements and turn patterns for the rhythms you hear. You are probably checking out different styles of Salsa now: on2, LA, New York, Cuban … Advanced Your knowledge of dancing doesn’t only consist of technical elements and different styles of Salsa anymore but also you know how to use Salsa to express your feelings against a musical background. You’re becoming a popular social dancer already. Master Salsa for life. teaching, choreographing performing, learning about the cultural background behind the dance(s). On the dancefloor you are sincerely respected by other artists and adapt to dance partners / music seemlessly knowing that less can be more in social dance. *Note: The above definitions are only intended to give you a rough idea about what VOD classes fit your needs.