Salsa Cubana
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Date: Sunday from May, 19th
Classes, at DCubanSchool in Manor House |
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
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Learn to dance or improve your Cuban Salsa - Let's Dance
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Cuban dance?
Look no further! At DCubanSchool of Arts we teach all levels of students and all genres of Cuban Salsa. Basically,.... we offer choice, authenticity and teaching excellence. Our course is open to everyone, whether you're taking your first dance steps or looking to deepen your Salsa knowledge. Be a part of the DCubanSchool family!
No more worrying about "two left feet" – we believe in your potential!
All Are Welcome
Look no further! At DCubanSchool of Arts we teach all levels of students and all genres of Cuban Salsa. Basically,.... we offer choice, authenticity and teaching excellence. Our course is open to everyone, whether you're taking your first dance steps or looking to deepen your Salsa knowledge. Be a part of the DCubanSchool family!
No more worrying about "two left feet" – we believe in your potential!
All Are Welcome
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GET it RiGHT - Salsa Consolidation Course
DCubanSchool invites you to join our one-of-a-kind Salsa Cubana course in the heart of London. with our Cuban instructors here to guide you. SALSA Classes and short courses to improve your styling, find your dance self while challenging , enjoying, exploring various dance techniques and movement. |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
GET it RiGHT - Is an intensive, condensed 4 week course focusing on technique, incorporating classic casino figures and musicality. No more worrying about "two left feet" – we believe in your potential! Each 'GET it RiGHT course has been structured to ensure student progression is fast tracked without compromise. Attention to detail in movement , musicality, culture and historical relevance is paramount. Therefore some advanced students may choose to revisit foundation and consolidation classes to perfect what they have learned previously Course Levels:
Beginners and Foundation: For newcomers to Salsa Cubana and those wanting to solidify their basics. Improvers and Consolidation: For those with some Salsa experience looking to refine and enhance their skills Intermediate and Advanced: For those willing to challenge themselves, home their skills, perfect their musicality and execution. Rueda de Casino Fundamentals: For those with a strong foundation seeking a dynamic challenge. ARTISTS
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Why Salsa with us?
GET IT SALSA RIGHT! - We provide you with the tools to get it right from the beginning. Classes are designed to help you work on your technique with special attention payed to the following:
GET IT SALSA RIGHT! - We provide you with the tools to get it right from the beginning. Classes are designed to help you work on your technique with special attention payed to the following:
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Course Highlights:
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You will see a rapid improvement in your dancing which will become more fluid, versatile and stylish.
Classes are held in dance studio, comfortable and safe surroundings.
We promote excellent teaching and enjoyment as at part of the course we encourage our students to join us after class for social dancing. So join us
What is Salsa Cubana?
Salsa Cubana is more than just dance steps; it's an authentic expression of Cuban culture and rhythm. It's about feeling the music, connecting with your partner, and moving your body in sync with the rhythm. It's a passionate, joyful, and lively dance style that captures the spirit of Cuba.
Timba & Rueda de Casino:
Timba is a genre of Cuban music that will make you want to move your feet. Rueda de Casino is a dynamic and fun group dance where dancers form a circle and switch partners while executing synchronized moves. These dance styles are an integral part of the Cuban dance experience.
Timba is the soulful music that fuels the dance, while Rueda de Casino is a dynamic way of having fun with a partner and a group. Join us to delve into the heart of Cuban dance and culture!
Classes are held in dance studio, comfortable and safe surroundings.
We promote excellent teaching and enjoyment as at part of the course we encourage our students to join us after class for social dancing. So join us
What is Salsa Cubana?
Salsa Cubana is more than just dance steps; it's an authentic expression of Cuban culture and rhythm. It's about feeling the music, connecting with your partner, and moving your body in sync with the rhythm. It's a passionate, joyful, and lively dance style that captures the spirit of Cuba.
Timba & Rueda de Casino:
Timba is a genre of Cuban music that will make you want to move your feet. Rueda de Casino is a dynamic and fun group dance where dancers form a circle and switch partners while executing synchronized moves. These dance styles are an integral part of the Cuban dance experience.
Timba is the soulful music that fuels the dance, while Rueda de Casino is a dynamic way of having fun with a partner and a group. Join us to delve into the heart of Cuban dance and culture!
What is salsa?
SALSA:
Salsa is a dance form with origins from the Cuban Son (1920s) and Afro-Cuban dance (specifically Afro-Cuban Rumba). It is commonly associated with the salsa music style, although it may be danced under other types of music with an 8-count rhythm. In Cuban style, the dancers circle around each other, sometimes in 3 points. This circular style is inspired by Cuban Son, specifically to the beat of Son Montuno in the 1920s. However, as it is a popular music, it is open to improvisation and thus it is continuously evolving.
Salsa is a dance form with origins from the Cuban Son (1920s) and Afro-Cuban dance (specifically Afro-Cuban Rumba). It is commonly associated with the salsa music style, although it may be danced under other types of music with an 8-count rhythm. In Cuban style, the dancers circle around each other, sometimes in 3 points. This circular style is inspired by Cuban Son, specifically to the beat of Son Montuno in the 1920s. However, as it is a popular music, it is open to improvisation and thus it is continuously evolving.
What is rueda de casino?
CUBAN RUEDA DE CASINO:
( THE ORIGINAL WHEEL) –Rueda de Casino – (late 1950s-60s) known as the wheel, it is a dynamic, fun, challenging, creative, friendly competitive, social and inter-disciplinary dance style. Originated in the Havana Casinos’ centre, from where it took the name of Rueda de Casino. A leader (cantante/caller) calls out the movements/combinations, which must be learned. Some figures can be call with different names. This happens also in Cuba; however, some traditional figures should be call the same, such as: dame, enchufla, 70, pa’rriba, pancake, yogur, etc. Many of the moves have hand signs, as well as names, to enable dancing in a loud club setting. The Rueda can be as small as two couples, or as large as a space can hold!
( THE ORIGINAL WHEEL) –Rueda de Casino – (late 1950s-60s) known as the wheel, it is a dynamic, fun, challenging, creative, friendly competitive, social and inter-disciplinary dance style. Originated in the Havana Casinos’ centre, from where it took the name of Rueda de Casino. A leader (cantante/caller) calls out the movements/combinations, which must be learned. Some figures can be call with different names. This happens also in Cuba; however, some traditional figures should be call the same, such as: dame, enchufla, 70, pa’rriba, pancake, yogur, etc. Many of the moves have hand signs, as well as names, to enable dancing in a loud club setting. The Rueda can be as small as two couples, or as large as a space can hold!
Salsa music
Salsa represents a mix of Latin musical genres, but its primary component is Cuban dance music. The roots of salsa originated in Eastern Cuba (Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo) from the Cuban Son (about 1920) and Afro-Cuban dance (like Afro-Cuban rumba).
The contemporary salsa sound coming out of Cuba is called‚ timba. It’s a fast tempo salsa with a strong afro-cuban influence. Songs will often follow a traditional rumba structure – start slow, break into a core salsa rhythm, then settle into a beautiful call and response vocal pattern. The backing vocalists keep the standard response running while the lead vocalist improvises. Ahi Na Ma!
Leading musicians playing Cuban Timba:
Los Van Van
Pupy Y Los Que Son Son
Maraca
Charanga Habanera
NG La Banda
See more about Timba in “History of Salsa and Timba”
The contemporary salsa sound coming out of Cuba is called‚ timba. It’s a fast tempo salsa with a strong afro-cuban influence. Songs will often follow a traditional rumba structure – start slow, break into a core salsa rhythm, then settle into a beautiful call and response vocal pattern. The backing vocalists keep the standard response running while the lead vocalist improvises. Ahi Na Ma!
Leading musicians playing Cuban Timba:
Los Van Van
Pupy Y Los Que Son Son
Maraca
Charanga Habanera
NG La Banda
See more about Timba in “History of Salsa and Timba”
Cuban Motion Practice Tips
Some things to keep in mind when you practice cuban motion:
You can buy now our Rueda DVD on our store page, which is an excellent video about cuban Rueda moves, with further instructions, it's walking you slowly through the technique and different dance moves
- Step on the bend leg and KEEP THE OTHER ONE STRAIGHT - do not bend both legs at the same time (careful: a straight knee does NOT mean a locked knee)
- Start stepping in place (merengue) until you have the correct motion, then expand your steps slightly until you reach your full basic step
- Make sure your stepping leg is bend on the beat it hits the music - the straightening of the leg happens BETWEEN the beats, on the "&" (123)
- Don't actively move your hips - let your knees move them
- Remember your hip goes "out" to the opposite side of your stepping leg - if you step with your right leg, the hip goes "out" on the left side and vice versa
You can buy now our Rueda DVD on our store page, which is an excellent video about cuban Rueda moves, with further instructions, it's walking you slowly through the technique and different dance moves
DCubanSchool Dance Studio
Evoke Dance Studios
Seven Sisters Road Unit A Rowan Apartments London N4 1FS United Kingdom Time
15:00m - 17:00pm Date 2024 May 18th /25th June 2nd / 9th /23rd & 30th July 14th / 21st & 28th |
Prices
Payment can be made by bank transfer or online
Name: Cuban School of Arts Branch: HSBC Sort code: 40-02-17 Account: # 21570412 Reference: Salsa 2024 Salsa Consolidation 2 hr class -- May 18th only
Salsa Consolidation 4 x 2 hr class -- from May 18th
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Great classes!! I now understand more about salsa and I meet a lot of new people and made friends.
Great classes!! I love Cuban Salsa. The music is contagious and make so happy. You guys are amazing. We had a fab time. Cannot wait for the next section ;-)