Latin Dance Grooves: Fundamentals (IN PERSON)

About this class

Immerse yourself in an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary Latin dance that reflects the beautiful complexity of our diverse Latin music of today! Learn a variety of Latin Dance genres including Afro-Brazilian Samba, Afro-Cuban, Salsa, Rumba, Son, Mambo, Cha cha, Merengue, Reggaeton and Latin Jazz and experience how traditional rhythms and lyrics show up in our contemporary popular music! Classes begin with a full-body warm-up, continue with short center floor combinations and then develop into rhythmic dance sequences drawing from a variety of Latin dance styles. The Wednesday night Fundamentals class features more repetition and practice with traveling across the floor. All students are welcome to this multi-level, Spanish bi-lingual class. Join us and experience the healing power of dance all in a fun, energetic and supportive atmosphere! Suggested attire: comfortable clothing that you can easily move in (e.g. tank tops, t-shirts, shorts, sweats, yoga pants). Circular dance skirts are sometimes used in this class to practice fundamental traditional Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian dance steps that are incorporated into choreographies. This class may be danced with supportive dance sneakers or barefoot. (No street shoes, please).