Welcome to South Street Salsa
At South Street Salsa, we’re passionate about bringing the vibrant world of Latin dance to Milltown, New Jersey. Originally founded in Freehold New Jersey in 2009, our studio is dedicated to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where dancers of all levels can grow, connect, and express themselves through Salsa, Bachata, and Brazilian Zouk.
Our founder, Kevin Toft, brings a wealth of experience and a unique teaching style that blends elements of ballet, ballroom, and Afro-Cuban and Brazilian movements. With a commitment to fostering a sense of community, Kevin and our team of skilled instructors strive to make every class a joyful and enriching experience. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your skills, we offer a range of classes and events designed to help you discover the rhythm within and build lasting friendships along the way. Join us and become part of a dynamic dance community where every step is a celebration!
Dancing salsa in New Jersey throughout high school and college, I witnessed the transformative power of dance on myself and those around me. Dance classes became an environment for growth and development on personal, physical, and emotional levels. This magic is the essence of South Street Salsa. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where we inspire every student to reach their fullest potential, not just in dance but in life.
South Street Salsa was founded in 2009 on South Street in Freehold, New Jersey, with the goal of creating unity through dance. The founder, Kevin Toft, trained at HotSalsaHot in Princeton, NJ, with World Salsa Champion Henri Velandia, and in Philadelphia with World Salsa Champion Eli Torres. It was during this time that Kevin discovered dance as a form of self-expression and realized his passion for teaching.
As a dance instructor since 2009, Kevin has taught his students how to access this outlet of expression. His unique dance style incorporates elements of ballet, ballroom techniques, and Afro-Cuban and Brazilian body movement. Over the years, Kevin has expanded his expertise by training in ballet, modern dance, and Brazilian zouk, and studying under salsa world champion Eli Torres. His commitment to his students’ growth has been a constant in his teaching approach, ensuring that each student feels supported and motivated.
Kevin’s passion for community building led him to start teaching in Monmouth and Middlesex counties, aiming to create a vibrant dance community closer to home. He is known for making learning quick and easy, helping dancers of all experience levels evolve and discover their latent talents.
“In my classes, I see people overcoming obstacles and building confidence in themselves. Doing that in a group builds great friendships, and I want to provide that experience for everyone. My job isn’t just about showing you moves and combinations; it’s about helping you understand how these moves fit together and build off one another. Like mixing paint to create new colors, I’m showing you how to create your own art. As a teacher, my goal is to reveal the artist within each of my students.”
Kevin has also studied Brazilian Zouk with Ry’el, the founder of Zen Zouk, and is certified to teach Level 4 Zouk. Additionally, he has studied Bachata with world-class teachers in the Bachata style Essencia. As the owner and director of South Street Salsa, Kevin has fostered a healthy, safe, and supportive environment for his students to learn, perform, and make great memories.
Kevin Toft
Studio Director & Owner
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