Basic Cumbia
(Complete Beginners start here - NO experience required!)

In this exciting class, you will learn the fundamental steps and lead/follow techniques used in traditional “partner-style” Mexican Cumbia - the same Cumbia danced in many modern nightclubs.

In four power-packed weeks, you will also learn:

•  Introduction to Cumbia Music
•  Timing and Rhythm - explanation of different styles
•  Basic footwork, including multiple turns on an individual basis as well with partners
•  Basic handwork and spotting
•  Minimally, 4 turn combinations are taught which incorporate basic techniques learned in weeks 1 and 2, which provide foundation for more advanced patterns

Latin Rhythms focuses on technique above all and giving students a foundation which they can build upon with their own creativity. Cumbia is a lively dance and once you gain a strong understanding of the basic timing and basic step, your ability to grasp the turn combinations is greatly accelerated.

Our initial focus with Basic Cumbia is to teach you fundamentals first. This will then open the door to partner work. With this class and some practice, you will be ready for Intermediate Cumbia.

Only $50 - Class meets 1 hour per week for 4 weeks.

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