SON Cubano Course Beginners & Foundation

Service Description

Son Cubano Foundations – 7-Week Intensive Authentic. Musical. Rooted. Beginner-focused | No partner required | 2 hours per session 📍 Location: TradeStars 🗓️ Dates: Tuesdays January 27th, 2026 February 3rd/10th/17th & 24th March 3rd & 10th 🎟️ Limited spaces – book early to secure your spot _________________________ Join Cuban dance artist *Damarys Farres* – ambassador of Son Cubano in the UK – for a progressive 7-week course designed for beginners and dancers looking to build strong foundations in Son. This rich and elegant Cuban dance will improve your timing, coordination, body movement and musical interpretation. You’ll explore both *partner and solo work*, covering musicality, styling, traditional *paseos*, and more. No partner needed to join. ____________________ 🎶 What is Son Cubano? Son Cubano is the elegant ancestor of Salsa — blending Spanish melodies with Afro-Cuban rhythms and rooted in the clave. Known for its smooth footwork, posture, and expression, Son deepens your connection to Latin music and Cuban culture. ______________________ What to Expect Each 2-hour session includes: 🕒 Hour 1 – Technique & Body Movement • Posture, weight transfer, walking in Son timing • Hip, torso & arm coordination • Isolation & solo drills 🕒 Hour 2 – Partner Work & Application • Musicality & contratiempo rhythm • Solo and partner footwork (Pasos and Paseos) • Styling, transitions, short choreography • Practice and Improvisation excercise • Optional filmed routine (Week 3/7) --- Week-by-Week Focus 🔹 Week 1: Musical timing, posture & Son basics 🔹 Week 2: Paseos, rhythm & coordination 🔹 Week 3: Styling, flow & choreo 1950s-inspired Cuban dress welcome (optional). Dance shoes with non-grip soles recommended. __________________ Prices Early Bird For January - (via direct transfer or online): • £175 Full Course (7 Weeks) / £79 (3 Wk) • £140 / £69 NHS/NUS (with valid ID) • Payment accepted: cash, card or phone 👉 Avoid extra charges – pay via direct transfer: • Name: Cuban School of Arts • Branch: HSBC • Sort code: 40-02-17 • Account: 21570412 • Ref: *SonTue (your name + date)* 📲 IG: [@damarysfarres] (https://www.instagram.com/damarysfarres) | [@elsoncubanofest](https://www.instagram.com/elsoncubanofest) 📧 [damarys@cubanschool.co.uk](mailto:damarys@cubanschool.co.uk)