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Alba Cuba Dance Weekly Classes
MONDAYS
MATURE LATIN MOVERS, 1135-1235
This class is designed for the more mature dancer, with Latin music, gentle aerobic exercises and energetic dance moves. A feel-good class for the 60+ age range - a trendy 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
When: Mondays, January - March 2025
Where: Dancebase, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1
Cost: £10 / 10-class pass £95
Booking Link:https://www.dancebase.co.uk/classes/mature-latin-movers-60/?id=136346
MONDAYS
Latin Dance, 1830 - 1930
A fun-based Latin dance class which aims to improve cardiovascular fitness. The class involves a system of dance-based exercises alongside Latin music.
Duration: 60 minutes
When: Mondays all year round
Where: Westwood - Energy Studio (members-only class)
For more information follow the link: https://westwoodshealthclub.com/class-timetables/
WEDNESDAY
CUBAN SALSA 8 WEEK COURSE for BEGINNERS: 1800-1900
If you want to learn to dance Cuban Salsa or want to have a better understanding of the fundamentals of this dance style, then this course is for you! Master the basic steps, easy dance variations, Cuban rhythm and motion, and the basic leading & following techniques and have FUN.
Duration: 60 minutes each week
When: Wednesday 26 February - 16 April 2025
Cost: £70
Where: Uwagboe's Kitchen & Grill, 250-252 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5EL
Booking Link:https://bookwhen.com/movebody/e/ev-sp75-20240901180000
WEDNESDAY
CUBAN SALSA and RUEDA, 1900-2000, IMPROVER LEVEL, 8 WEEKS
These classes are great if you are already dancing the basics of Cuban salsa and want to improve your style and skills.
Duration: 60 minutes each week
When: Wednesday 26 February - 16 April 2025
Cost: £70
Booking Link:https://bookwhen.com/movebody/e/ev-sp75-20240901180000
!Where: Uwagboe's Kitchen & Grill, 250-252 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5EL
WEDNESDAY
CUBAN SALSA FUSION, 2000-2100, INTERMEDIATE +
This course is a combination of Cuban salsa, Afro-Cuban rhythm, rumba and more, ideal for anyone who loves Cuban music and dance and who wants to improve their style, learn new moves and routines and have fun.
Duration: 60 minutes
When: Wednesday 26 February - 16 April 2025
Cost: £70
Booking Link https://bookwhen.com/movebody/e/ev-smqf-20250305200000
Where: Uwagboe's Kitchen & Grill, 250-252 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5EL
THURSDAYS
LATIN FIT, 1750-1850
Latin Fit is a choreographed class with Latin dance music which combines fitness with dance. You will learn the basics of dances such as salsa, merengue and bachata whilst also improving your overall fitness levels. Ideal for beginners and experienced dancers alike, this is a great way to dance, get fit and have fun.
Level: All levels, no dance experience or partner needed
Duration: 60 minutes
When: Thursdays, January - March 2025
Where: Dancebase, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1. Book your place with this link to Dancebase
Cost: £130 (£115)
AFRO-CUBAN DANCE with live music, 1855 - 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, Nago, Congo Laye 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: Thursdays, January - March 2025
Where: Dancebase, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1. Book your place with this link to Dancebase
Cost: £14.50 (£12)
Please note: 10-class-pass is not available for classes with live music
Booking Link:https://www.dancebase.co.uk/classes/afro-cuban-class-live-music/?id=135530
THURSDAY
CUBAN SALSA COURSE or DROP IN SALSA, 2000-2100
This open level course is ideal 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 improver-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 men's styling as well as correct partner work technique. You will learn everything you need to know to salsa Cuban style!
Duration: 60 minutes
When: Thursdays, January to March 2025
Cost: £105 (£95) or £12 (£10) for one class
Where: Dancebase, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1. Book your place with this link to Dancebase
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.
