Cuban Salsa Rueda

Salsa rueda (also known as rueda de casino) is a style of salsa dancing which originated in Cuba, where couples form a big circle and execute turn patterns in unison to the calls of a single leader.

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This class includes a mix of individual Cuban style salsa dancing and dancing in rueda. No partner necessary. 

Day

Monday

Time

Length

7:00 pm

55 min

Level

Beginner

Performance Team

Havana Cuban Dance Studio invites any of our dancers who are interested in performing to come and check out our performance team.  You will learn choreography in a variety of styles, including salsa, bachata, and reggaeton. 

Day

Monday

Time

Length

8:00 pm

1.5 hour

Level

Beginner and Inter/Advanced

Salsa and Bachata Footwork and Styling

Solo class, no partnerwork. 

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Learn a variety of salsa and bachata shines as well as how to do both men and women's styling. 

Day

Tuesday

Time

Length

7:00 pm

1.5 hour

Level

Beginner

Reggaeton Fitness

Solo class, no partnerwork. 

Reggaeton is an upbeat, modern dance coming from the Caribbean and fused with Latin rhythms. Get ready to bump, grind, and sweat! Come sweat it out with to the best Latin tunes in this high energy Latin hip hop style class. With emphasis on body movement, core stability, & hitting those 'beat drops' - working out has never been so fun! 

Day

Wednesday

Time

Length

6:00 pm

55 min

Level

All Levels

Bachata

Students will learn the basic lead and follow techniques and musicality in the sensual and romantic dance of Bachata. New turn patterns will be introduced each class with a focus on styling, body rhythm, timing and execution. With focus on fluidity in body movement, students will become comfortable with musicality and learning where and how to add accents, dips and holds to spice up the dance.

No experience or partner required. 

Day

Thursday

Time

Length

7:00 pm

55 min

Level

Beginner

Salsa on 2

You will learn basic footwork, turns, patterns, shines and be introduced to proper posture, weight transfer, frame and connection. The class will introduce you to basics of leading and following, salsa music and timing.  This is New York Salsa style of salsa dancing, which dances on the second beat as opposed to the first beat as in Cuban salsa. 

No experience or partner required.

Day

Thursday

Time

Length

8:00 pm

55 min

Level

Beginner

Salsa

You will learn intermediate to advanced footwork, turns, patterns, and shines, and be introduced to proper posture, weight transfer, frame and connection. The class will introduce you to more advanced tips for leading and following, musicality, and timing. 

No partner required.  Basic salsa steps/ knowledge recommended.

Day

Friday

Time

Length

7:00 pm

55 min

Level

Intermediate

Bachata

You will learn intermediate to advanced footwork, turns, patterns, and shines, and be introduced to proper posture, weight transfer, frame and connection. The class will introduce you to more advanced tips for leading and following, musicality, and timing. 

No partner required.  Basic bachata steps/ knowledge recommended.

Day

Friday

Time

Length

8:00 pm

55 min

Level

Intermediate

Social Dance

Open time to dance with a variety of partners to practice what you have learned during the week.  Enjoy social dancing in a safe and supportive environment.  Variety of musical styles played during the night.  No partner required. 

Day

Select Saturdays

Time

Length

8:30 - 11:00 pm

2.5 hour

Level

All Levels

Private Classes

Learn at your own pace with the undivided attention of a professional dancer. Private classes are tailored to your goals as a dancer. Maybe you've got a a trip coming up to Latin America and you'd like to learn the basics, you want to learn a choreographed piece, or you just want to sweep everyone away on the dance floor - private classes are the way to go. Bring your own partner, or we can arrange a partner for you. Private classes allow flexibility in bookings, and purchased classes never expire. 

Day

TBD

Time

Length

TBD

55 min

Level

All Levels