Class Schedule
NEW CLASS! Casino Partnering - 4 week series begins on Thursday, February 9 @ 7pm.
Description: When you dance Cuban Salsa as two partners instead of in a group, it is called Casino dancing rather than Rueda de Casino. Participants in this class will learn moves to incorporate during social couple dances and also improve their musicality and leading and following skills. No partner needed. Taught by Vito Garcia. Cost $40 - Sign up here! To Register go to: https://rec.eugene-or.gov/OR/city-of-eugene-or/catalog > Log in/Create Account > Click on Adult Health and Fitness > Click on Dance and Drama > Click on Azucar Latin Dance Instruction Further Instructions Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QHQwSq3IAcCYmbHWQykIB6C1ABV8PMzulzbZvRVQ5xk/edit?usp=sharing RUEDA DE CASINO CLASSES - taught by Vito Garcia at Sheldon Community Center, Eugene, OR. Rueda de Casino (AKA Cuban Salsa) is danced in a circle with multiple partner switches. It is the perfect way to meet and interact with a variety of new and interesting people. No experience or partner needed for the beginner class. Next Beginner 4-week series will start on Wednesday, April 5, 7:00-8:00pm Next Advanced 4-week series will start Wednesday, February 8, 8:00-9:00pm Intermediate 4-week series will start Wednesday February 8, 7:00-8:00pm Sign up here! To Register go to: https://rec.eugene-or.gov/OR/city-of-eugene-or/catalog > Log in/Create Account > Click on Adult Health and Fitness > Click on Dance and Drama > Click on Azucar Latin Dance Instruction Further Instructions Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QHQwSq3IAcCYmbHWQykIB6C1ABV8PMzulzbZvRVQ5xk/edit?usp=sharing Class descriptions Beginner - this class will teach you the foundation moves you need to know to participate in this fun group dance: Guapea, Dile Que No, Enchunfla, Exhibela, Vacilala Intermediate - this class will continue teaching you the foundation moves and start to learn combinations with guapea, dile que no, exhibela, vacilala and enchunfla. * No partner needed * No Experience needed for the beginner level * Please use non-street shoes (clean and non-marking soles) Check out Eugene Cuban Salsa on Facebook where we post dance events and videos. You may also find this website useful for the names and descriptions of dance patterns found in this dance: https://ruedawiki.org/ Questions? Call or text Courtney @ 541-659-1283 |
CUMBIA CLASSES - taught by Juan Garcia
4-week series begins Thursday January 12, 7pm-8pm at Sheldon Community Center, Eugene, OR Cumbia is a Latin dance done at Salsa clubs and venues where the music has Mexican and Columbian influences. Along with Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Cha Cha, Cumbia rounds out the Latin Club dancer’s repertoire and will keep them in high demand all night. Cumbia shares the same steps, patterns, and rhythm as Street-Style Salsa, only the styling is a little different. Cumbia has a distinctive lilt and grounded look which hint at its roots as a folk dance. (from https://mayihavethisdance.com/dance-descriptions/cumbia) Sign up here! To Register go to: https://rec.eugene-or.gov/OR/city-of-eugene-or/catalog > Log in/Create Account > Click on Adult Health and Fitness > Click on Dance and Drama > Click on Azucar Latin Dance Instruction Further Instructions Here: https://docs.google.com/.../1QHQwSq3IAcCYmbHWQykI Intermediate Bachata (Dominican mix) 4-week series, starts Thursday, April 6 at 7pm-8pm. Taught by Juan Garcia @Sheldon Community Center, Eugene Bachata is a partner dance from the Dominican Republic. The music has 8 counts like salsa. This class will be a mix of Dominican and other styles. |