Rumba-Timba Styling Workshop

Service Description

Join renowned Cuban dancers Damarys Farres and Lázaro López this autumn in London for a Rumba and Timba Cubana Styling Workshop, open to both men and women.

Immerse yourself in two of Cuba’s most vibrant and expressive dance forms. This workshop will guide you through how Rumba movement, footwork and body language can be translated into Timba, helping you transform your social dancing with authentic Cuban flavour.

You will develop your masculine and feminine technique, musicality, footwork, body movement and partner interaction — all taught with 110% PURE CUBAN FLAVOUR (Puro Sabor Cubano).

What Is Rumba Cubana + Timba Styling?

Rumba Cubana is the soul of Cuban culture—rhythm, expression, playfulness and storytelling through movement.Timba is Cuba’s explosive contemporary music and social dance style — full of power, attitude, body movement and musical interpretation.

When combined, they create a dance experience that is:

• expressive

• musical

• flavourful

• full of power, groove & personality

This workshop focuses on bringing these two art forms together — Afro-Cuban roots + modern Cuban street flavour — so you can dance with confidence, style, and authenticity.

What You’ll Learn in This 2-Hour Workshop

A complete technique + choreography experience, ideal for dancers who want to develop:

• rhythm understanding (clave in Rumba & Timba)

• musicality and phrasing

• body movement, rumba flow & Timba isolation

• masculine & feminine Cuban styling

• footwork and body language

• how to merge Rumba movement with Timba flavour

• expressive, confident movement for social dancing

• connection, sabor & attitude

Perfect for dancers of all levels — beginners welcome, experienced dancers will be challenged.

Workshop Structure

Hour 1 — Technique & Foundations

• Clave and rhythm awareness: Rumba vs Timba

• Posture, alignment and body control

• Footwork drills (men & women)

• Isolation training: torso, hips, arms

• Rumba flow into Timba groove

• Masculine & feminine styling fundamentals

• Understanding musical accents & breaks

Hour 2 — Routine / Choreography

• A dynamic Rumba–Timba combination

• Expression, musical interpretation & attitude

• Partner interaction & playful elements

• How to apply styling to your social dancing

• Optional final recording for personal practice

A WhatsApp group will be available for music, videos, cultural notes & follow-up practice.

More about your teachers

• DAMARYS FARRES

  Classically trained Cuban dancer, international educator and founder of the Cuban School of Arts. Widely celebrated as the Queen of Rumba in the UK, Damarys is known not only for technical mastery and cultural knowledge, but also as a powerful, feminine and empowering performer and teacher who helps dancers unlock confidence, strength and authentic Cuban expression.

• LÁZARO LÓPEZ

  International Cuban dancer and choreographer, known for his explosive masculine style, modern Timba flavour and strong musical interpretation. Lázaro brings street energy, technique and powerful Afro-Cuban movement directly from the source.

• Together, they deliver an unforgettable, high-quality Cuban experience.

  
  

  🎉 Bonus: Join us afterwards for optional social time — great vibes, connection, and cultural exchange!

  Only 20 spaces available – book early to secure your place.💸 Concessions available (NHS, NUS, single parents with proof). Contact us for a discount code.

Why Join?

• Learn authentic Rumba Cubana & Timba from two powerhouse Cuban teachers

• Develop both Rumba & Timba skills in one workshop

• Explore masculine & feminine Cuban styling

• Build confidence, expression & stage presence

• Improve rhythm, movement and confidence

• Add real Cuban flavour to your social dancing

• Explore body language, musicality and cultural understanding

• Connect with a warm, friendly dance community

• Dance with 110% Puro Sabor Cubano 🇨🇺🔥

Location

Dance studio with mirrors

London – TradeStars Studios

A spacious mirrored dance studio ideal for Cuban and Afro-Cuban movement.

Dates

Saturday 22 November 2025, 2:30PM – 4:30PM

Check our calendar for more Cuban dance workshops across London and Brighton.

What to Bring:

• Comfortable dancewear

• Dance shoes (no grippy soles)

• Optional: long skirt for Rumba feminine styling(Rent or purchase available — contact us in advance)

• Water / light refreshments

• Positive energy & openness to explore!

Special Offer:

• Standard Price: £35

• NUS / NHS & Single mums on Benefits : Only £30 (adv payment only, limited spaces)

  
  

Booking & Payment Information:

Advance Booking: Payments can be made via direct transfer to avoid extra fees.

• Name: Cuban School of Arts

• Branch: HSBC

• Sort code: 40-02-17

• Account: #21570412

• IBAN: GB87HBUK40021721570412

• BIC/SWIFT: HBUKGB4106A

• Reference: TimbaRumba + date + your name

• On the Day: Cash, card, or phone payments are accepted at the door.

Important Reminder:

Please wear comfortable, safe dance shoes and clothing suitable for Cuban movement.

Dress Code:  Smart-casual or comfortable attire recommended.

Get Inspired:

Feel the rhythm of Cuba — from Rumba roots to modern Timba flavour. Celebrate movement, music, culture and connection with 110% PURO SABOR CUBANO! 🇨🇺🔥

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