ONLINE Tues. Cuban Rumba Fundamentals

Service Description

Tuesdays @ 7 - 8 PM PT Series Dates: 4/2 - 4/16 - 4/23 - 4/30 Upcoming Dates: 5/7 - 5/14 (NO Classes on 5/21 & 5/28) Are you ready to spice up your dance? For those looking to hone their Cuban Rumba dance technique, or take their Rumba dance skills outside of the box and to the next level, Kati will take you on a comprehensive dance and music journey! Beginning with a warm up that focuses on Afro-Cuban body isolation exercises and musicality drills, students will be exposed to the various styles of rumba: rumba Guaguanco, rumba Yambu and rumba Columbia, while the intimate relationship between body movements, steps and the clave is highlighted. These classes weave musical and historical information to help you understand the close relationship between the rhythms, dance, and cultural aspects of this Cuban secular dance. Detailed music information will also be given to help expand your knowledge on the nuances that make this complex music and dance so full of grace and flavor. Kati teaches with passion and encouragement to help you achieve your dance goals and knowledge of Cuban culture. Please wear comfortable shoes, or be barefoot, and work out clothing that will not restrict movement. Clear an open space that will allow you to move about freely.