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Alba Cuba Dance Weekly Classes
MONDAYS
MATURE LATIN MOVERS, 1145-1245
This class is designed for the more mature dancer, with latin music, gentle aerobic exercises and energetic dance moves. A feelgood class for 60+ age range - a very popular class each term. Book your place on this link to Dancebase.You should wear light low dance shoes (no heels), jazz trainers or go barefoot.
Level: All levels, no dance experience or partner needed
Duration: 60 minutes (13 classes in total)
When: Every Monday from 10 January - 4 April 2022
Where: Dancebase, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1
Cost: £105 for 13 week term. Also able to be booked on a drop in basis each week, £11
DANCE FIT, 1800-1855
Join Cuban dance teacher Yamil Cuedo Ferrera for an easy and fun fitness class, using dance steps and gentle aerobic exercises. You should wear light low dance shoes (no heels), jazz trainers or go barefoot. Bring plenty of water with you or buy a refreshing drink in the Santosa Cafe before the class begins. No dance experience or partner required. Suitable for all ages. Book your place by emailing albacubadance@gmail.com
Level: All levels, no dance experience or partner needed
Duration: 55 minutes
When: Every Monday from 10 January 2022, 1800 - 1855
Where: Santosa Wellness Centre, 21 Albert Street, Edinburgh EH7 5LH
Cost: £10 drop in, £32 for 4 week block payable in advance
AFRO-CUBAN DANCE, 1900-1955
This Afro- Cuban dance class is full of energy and vitality. Using full body movement, you will learn different Afro-Cuban rhythms and steps, including gaga, vodu and rumba, as well as some of the dances associated with the Yoruba saints. Expect a full body workout and a new easy to follow routine each week. This class is usually taught barefoot, but if you prefer you can wear light low dance shoes (no heels) or jazz trainers. Bring plenty of water.
Book your place by emailing albacubadance@gmail.com
Level: All levels, no dance experience or partner needed
Duration: 55 minutes
When: Every Monday from 10 January 2022, 1900 - 1955
Where: Santosa Wellness Centre, 21 Albert Street, Edinburgh EH7 5LH
Cost: £10 drop in or £32 for 4 week block payable in advance
£60 for 4 weeks Dance Fit and Afro Cuban classes if paid in advance
THURSDAYS
AFRO-CUBAN DANCE, 1915-2015
This Afro- Cuban dance class is full of energy and vitality. Using full body movement, you will learn different Afro-Cuban rhythms and steps, including gaga, vodu and rumba, as well as some of the dances associated with the Yoruba saints. Expect a full body workout and a new easy to follow routine each week. This class is usually taught barefoot, but if you prefer you can wear light low dance shoes (no heels) or jazz trainers. Bring plenty of water.
Level: All levels, no dance experience or partner needed
Duration: 60 minutes
When: Every Thursday from 13 January - 7 April 2022
Where: Dancebase, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1. Book your place with this link to Dancebase
Cost: £105 for full term. Also able to be booked on a drop in basis each week, £11
TUESDAYS
IMPROVERS SALSA CLASS, 2030-2130
This course is ideal if you want to improve your Cuban style Salsa and get a good feel for the basics. You will learn a new set of moves each week and a short choreographed routine.
This course will teach you improvers level Cuban salsa moves and steps, all combined to produce easy dance choreography and routines. Focus is on controlled body movements, dancing on your own, ladies and mens styling as well as correct partner work technique. You will learn everything you need to know to salsa Cuban-style! Due to current covid restrictions, this class is only available for 2 people booking and dancing together.
Level: Improvers - intermediate. Please note this is not a beginners class
Duration: 60 minutes (13 classes in total)
When: Every Thursday from 13 January - 7 April 2022, 2030-2130
Where: Dancebase, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1. Book your place with this link to Dancebase
Cost: £105 for 13 week term. Also able to be booked on a drop in basis each week, £11
FRIDAYS
CLUB CUBA, SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Join Yamil and Katy for these popular Friday evening club nights. Entry to the club is free if you take a class.
Salsa Beginners, 2000-2050, £6 on the night. This class is suitable for everyone at post-beginners (not absolute beginners) or improver level - you should be able to dance the basic salsa steps with confidence in order to join this level. You will learn the fundamental Cuban salsa moves and easy dance combinations.
Salsa Improvers/Intermediate, 2100--2150, £6 on the night
This class is ideal for more experienced Salsa dancers and for everyone who would like to improve their style, rhythm, leading/following technique. Learn new steps and enjoy the Cuban vibe.
RUEDA INTRO CLASS, 2200-2230, no cost
Come and join our super fun RUEDA DE CASINO class, a synchronised salsa dance in a circle with the lead dancer calling out the moves. This 30 minute session is suitable for everyone at improvers level or above - not for beginners. You will learn the basic Rueda dance moves and commands - fun factor guaranteed!
SUNDAYS - SUSPENDED FOR THE WINTER
OUTDOORS DANCE IN THE PARK, 1700-1900
Join Yamil and Katy outdoors for open level 60 minute dance classes from 5-7pm. These classes are great fun and a great workout too. Wear loose, comfortable clothes and make sure you have water to hand.
Latin Fit 5-6pm Expect a mix of latin music and a fun, energetic workout with moves from salsa, merengue, bachata and more! All welcome.
Salsa Suelta 6-7pm This is salsa class focusing on partner work, leading/following, rhythm and style. Not for beginners!
Level: Total beginner to experienced, all levels. No previous experience or partner required.
Duration: 60 minutes
When: CURRENTLY SUSPENDED FOR WINTER Every week on Sunday in INVERLEITH PARK, by the area opposite the main entrance to the Botanic Gardens. Please book in advance using the following link: SalsaFusionOutdoorsSunday - booking.
Keep dancing and keep safe!
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Cuban Dance Classes
AlbaCubaDance lead teacher, Yamil Cuedo Ferrera, primarily teaches Cuban dance classes for Salsa, Rueda de Casino and other Caribbean/Latin styles at weekly classes to suit all levels. Below are descriptions of the dance styles, as well as timings for our regular Cuban dance classes (see foot of page for details of weekly classes).
Salsa
Cuban salsa is characterised by fluid moves, full body movements and a great sense of fun. It is often referred to as casino. Both partners are on the move constantly, dancing with and around each other, sharing the same space, dancing as one in a flowing pattern of turns and steps. With AlbaCubaDance classes and workshops, you can learn the basics, build up your confidence and, importantly, have fun!
Rueda de Casino
is salsa danced in a circle, with one lead person calling out the moves to be danced by everyone at exactly the same time. It is like synchronised salsa, with partners being swopped constantly – great fun and very sociable.
Afro-Cuban
Afro-Cuban dance and rhythms stem from the slaves who were brought to Cuba mainly from West Africa and who managed to keep their traditions alive through dance, music and song. Strong, expressive and energetic, this style of dance is characterised by full body movements with shoulder and chest undulations, repetitive step patterns and bold but fluid moves. Afro-Cuban music is poly-rhythmic and driven by drums, voice and percussion. Many of the best known dances and music reflects the type of work that the African slaves did when they were brought to Cuba, such as cutting sugar cane, whilst others are characterised by traditional festive dances and music which remain faithful to their original roots.

