Pachanga is a style of music and dance that emerged around 1959 in Cuba. The music can be described as “happy go lucky” and so are the steps of the iconic dance.
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Rueda de Casino
In this workshop, we will add flavor and movements with masculine nature to your Cuban salsa moves.
Rumba Guaguanco ++
Rumba Guaguanco is an Afrocuban folkloric dance and music style that capture the heart and soul of the Cuban street. It also has great importance within the Cuban repertoire and has highly influenced both salsa music and Cuban salsa dance. It is so important that it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage dance.
Son Cubano – For Experienced Dancers
In these workshops, we will buff our repertoire of Son Cubano touching each time different topics that will allow you to shine in your dance: figures, musicality, tornillos/planchas.
Afro-Cuban Contemporary
Afro-Cuban contemporary, often called Danca Cubana is a mix of Afro-Cuban heritage dances with Western Moden & Classical Ballet as well as Contemporary dance.
Salsa – Master Class
The class will be a mix of complex and challenging combo and styling. We will work on our leading/following skills as well as on some body movement.
Conga – The Dance of the Carnaval
The Conga is the most prominent dance of the Cuban Carnaval. It’s a super vibrant dance, easy to pick up, and have fun with friends while they march on the streets of Cuba.
Cabaret / Tropicana Style
In the golden age of Cuba, Cuba was a bustling place full of entertainment. Cabarets were common, and the most famous of them all is the “Tropicana” Club that is open in Havana today.
Cuban Lounge – Salsa Open Air & Bar
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Timba Partnerwork
Nowadays many dancers prefer to dance with a simple structure and more focus on styling, connection, and a deeper understanding of the music. Originally Timba was denoting the Cuban Salsa music, but today many say “I dance Timba”
Rumba Columbia Workshop
Rumba Columbia is an Afro-Cuban dance where men (and women nowadays) get into the fray and show off their best moves. It’s a dance that exudes masculinity and has very close relations to the music and the drums.
Saturday Cuban Intensive
In this Saturday we will have intensive four classes for real Cuban dance lovers.
Salsa Suelta – Cuban Movement
Salsa Suelta or “Free Salsa” are a short sequence of free Solo steps that can be danced on Salsa. In this class, we will learn some elements, practice them well, and create short choreographies that can be used in your dance.
Salsa – Advanced 1
In this level we deal with the Salsa as it should be danced, free, rich of movement, flow, full of style and sabor. We will increase our comfortablity with complex figures, and add some twists to make the dance more flavorsome. As always, we keep our eyes on the details and work on perfecting our leading and following technique.
Body Movement and Isolation Course
True dancing comes through expression, and expression is fully possible only when the body becomes your instrument to play with. This course will deal exactly with that – with our body as our instrument for dancing. What parts can be moved? In which ways can we move these parts? How can we make the movement clean and expressive?
Street Salsa lvl 1
Street Salsa is all about the vibe. We will deal with simple figures, more movement, more connection, and more playfulness in the dance. Cause Salsa Cubana is much more than just figures.
Cuban Body Movement Mix Workshops
Training the different body parts individually becomes part of your salsa journey if you want to add styling, Suelta, rumba, and afro moves to the songs you are dancing to.
Salsa Fusion Musicality Workshop (Solo)
This workshop will be a Salsa Fusion Choreo for the individual dance. We will dance to a fun (non-Salsa) song, and mix elements from Salsa & other dances.
Salsa – Technique Foundation Course (October)
In this course, we will deepen our understanding of the dance and create a solid foundation for your dance – great for anyone that looks to have a smooth and beautiful dance
Salsa – Advanced 3
In this level we deal with the Salsa as it should be danced, free, rich of movement, flow, full of style and sabor. We will increase our comfortablity with complex figures, and add some twists to make the dance more flavorsome. As always, we keep our eyes on the details and work on perfecting our leading and following technique.
Salsa – Intermediate 1
In this level we give dancers a deeper practice into Salsa Cubana. We revisit core elements to enhance them, and building more complex figures based on them, keeping close eye on correct leading and following technique. We also address different concepts for experienced dancers.
Rueda de Casino Workshop (Intermediate)
In this workshop, we will go through a few known Intermediate level Rueda Figures & Rueda Configurations. Possibly we will get into some Unique Rueda figures for La Candela.
Salsa – Advanced 2
In this level we deal with the Salsa as it should be danced, free, rich of movement, flow, full of style and sabor. We will increase our comfortablity with complex figures, and add some twists to make the dance more flavorsome. As always, we keep our eyes on the details and work on perfecting our leading and following technique.
Salsa & Friends – Practica and Meetup
In this training, we want to focus on variations, the vibes of the dance, practica, and feedback.
Yemaya – Afro Cuban Dance Class
The Orishas dances are a part of the Afro-Cuban Folklore dances. For many Cubans Orishas are much more than just a dance, it’s a religion and a culture.
Chango – Afro Cuban Dance Class
The Orishas dances are a part of the Afro-Cuban Folklore dances. For many Cubans Orishas are much more than just a dance, it’s a religion and a culture.
Oya – Afro Cuban Dance Class
The Orishas dances are a part of the Afro-Cuban Folklore dances. For many Cubans Orishas are much more than just a dance, it’s a religion and a culture.
Rumba Guaguanco – Foundation
Rumba Guaguanco is an Afrocuban folkloric dance and music style that capture the heart and soul of the Cuban street. It also has great importance within the Cuban repertoire and has highly influenced both salsa music and Cuban salsa dance. It is so important that it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage dance.
Eleguá – Afro Cuban Workshop
The Orishas dances are a part of the Afro-Cuban Folklore dances. For many Cubans Orishas are much more than just a dance, it’s a religion and a culture. Orishas are the gods of the Yoruba/Santeria[…]
Free Salsa Class – For Complete Beginners
Your chance to get into Salsa dancing, having fun, move your body and meet some new friends.