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Learn to dance New York Style Salsa with Joel Dominguez & Maria Palmieri

Updated: Jan 13, 2019




The Dance guru is pleased to announce our new partnership with Joel Dominguez and Maria Palmieri of My Salsa Online bringing New York Style Salsa classes straight to your home.


Joel Dominguez & Maria Palmieri are the owners and Principal instructors at Joel Salsa, a Latin dance school based in New York City, USA. Each week they bring quality dance instruction in New York Style Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha Cha. They have been listed in Time Out New York as one of the best places to take Salsa classes in New York.


Joel & Maria have a successful Youtube channel Joel Salsa NYC where they present master classes in timing, musicality, dancing with feeling as well as detailed explanations of spins, turning patterns and footwork to help you master dancing New York Style salsa.


Their mission is “to provide the highest level of artistic education and to inspire dancers & others around the world while keeping a loyal, friendly and encouraging atmosphere.” We at The Dance Guru share that vision, which is why we have partnered with Joel & Maria to bring you a fantastic opportunity to join their online Salsa school.


Joel and Maria have recently opened My Salsa Online as an online dance school bringing you quality dance instruction direct to your home. Their classes are clear and precise and they break down each core technique in a way that everybody can learn.

Can’t get to New York to take their classes? No problem! Their classes are coming to you!!!


Joel has danced, taught and performed throughout the USA and Mexico and has over 20 years’ experience. He teaches Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata and Casino Rueda although his passion is for Salsa. After training in Ballet and Hip Hop, Maria discovered Latin dance whilst working in Acapulco. She went on to win 1st place at the Manhattan Latin Championships as a newcomer and then 3rd place in the Latin championships, she is now a certified dance teacher with DVIDA.


My Salsa Online now brings you 4 options of courses:


VIP Salsa Membership – FULL ACCESS

Salsa Bootcamp for Beginners

Dance with Feeling – Salsa Timing and Musicality

Cha Cha Cha – 4 Week Bootcamp Course


Each course can be purchases separately, although the VIP SALSA MEMBERSHIP includes many extras:


· Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Lessons for NY Style Salsa

· Access to the Salsa Bootcamp for Beginners 8 Week Course

· Access to Dance With Feeling - Salsa Timing & Musicality

· Live Webinars With Joel & Maria & Guest Instructors

· Webinars Replays - Recorded Webinars

· Salsa Tools To Master Techniques & Variations

· Salsa Tips from Joel & Maria

· Access to their Private Facebook Group for Members Only

Not sure if the VIP SALSA MEMBERSHIP is for you?


Checkout one of Joel & Maria’s videos for Salsa shines here:




And another one about staying on the Salsa ‘track’ or ‘line’ and how to make sure you are always in the right place during travelling turns:





The Dance Guru partnership with Joel & Maria

The Dance Guru is run by a team of highly respected International Dance Teachers who have been on the social dance scene for a long time. The Dance Guru only recommends and partners with outstanding and well-respected teachers.

The Dance Guru is an affiliate partner of Joel & Maria's online teaching programme My Salsa Online. We believe in promoting only the best. We don't think you will be disappointed if you subscribe to their online programmes. Be sure to click through the links provided on this page.

To find out more about Joel & Maria's online dance classes click here for more details:



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