Review by Catherine Jex (www.salsacentralglobal.com) - 8 Jan 2008

“My first outing was to an on2 class on "Thursday" evening in Preston... yes that’s right folks... on2... in Preston!

The (SizzlingSalsa) classes had a good turn out, but not so busy that Thanassi and Kasia couldn’t dance with everyone and give individual advice on technical aspects and styling, and the atmosphere was really great. Lots of laughs, people weren’t afraid to ask questions and all the steps were clearly broken down whilst keeping a swift pace to the class. My fellow class mates were all really friendly, everyone introducing themselves, which is a small thing, but nice! No egos anywhere in sight!

After the classes there was time for social dancing before the venue turns back into a “normal” club. Shame it had to end really! Chatting to one guy after the class, he was surprised I’d come down from Arnside, and gone “south of the border” to Preston, but at a 30-35min drive, it’s really nothing. In fact it’s the sort of class that people form nearby towns/villages should really make the effort to drive to and support. There are larger cities with bigger salsa scenes that don’t have these kinds of classes with such good and friendly instructors available.