Salsa Cubana, also known as Cuban-style Salsa or Casino, is a dynamic partner dance that originated in Cuba. The dance emphasizes the body’s natural flow of movement and focuses on walking and moving with your partner around the dance floor in a circular motion. Spontaneous creativity, musicality and improvisation is encouraged and shapes each dancer’s individual style. Salsa Cubana is danced at social dance events and also forms the basis of Rueda de Casino.
For all courses: No fixed partner is needed — we rotate frequently to maximize learning.
Salsa Cubana - Beginners (LEVEL 1)
This foundation course is the perfect starting point for beginners with no, little, or some previous experience.
You will learn the first steps in a structured way, with footwork training integrated into the course, and develop the basics of moving with a partner on the dance floor.
From the very beginning, we place emphasis on body movement, staying on beat, and enjoying the dance. This course provides a solid foundation for anyone who wants to start dancing Salsa Cubana with confidence and joy.
Salsa Cubana - Intermediate con Timba (LEVEL 2)
This intermediate Salsa Cubana course with Timba elements is designed for dancers with previous experience who want to develop their technique and body awareness. Alongside new figures and combinations, we work on body movement, isolations, coordination, and partner connection.
The course focuses on improving body control, expression, and quality of movement, with special attention to clear leading and following, smooth transitions, and shared timing. We also take a brief look at the history of Salsa, including its roots in Son and Afro-Cuban Rumba.
Salsa Cubana - Intermediate (LEVEL 2)
This is a level 2 course for Salsa dancers with at least one semester of prior experience.
Have you started dancing Salsa and want to dive deeper into the Cuban style? Have you had a long break and want to get back into it? Are you familiar with the basic elements such as Guapea, right turn (Vuelta), Dile Que No, and Enchufla?
Then Salsa Cubana LEVEL 2 is the perfect place for you. In this course, we review the basic elements such as Guapea, Dile Que No, Enchufla, and Vuelta, and introduce more challenging figures such as Vacila, Sácala, and Coca Cola. We will also work on recognizing the Salsa rhythm and dancing comfortably at different speeds.
Salsa Cubana - Advanced (LEVEL 3)
This is a level 3 course for Salsa dancers with solid prior experience.
Have you been dancing Salsa for a while and want to challenge yourself? Are you comfortable with the rhythm and able to stay on time at different speeds? Are you confident with the basic elements such as Guapea, Dile Que No, Enchufla, Vacila, Sácala, and Coca Cola?
If so, you are welcome to join this course once you meet the requirements.
In this course, we focus on improving leading and following in partner dance. Building on the basics, we refine the execution of core elements and integrate them into more complex figures. In addition, we explore exciting variations for a more versatile and enjoyable dance experience.
Course structure Thursday
We will have a 30-minute break (20:00-20:30) between the two levels and encourage participants from both levels to stay during this break. During this time, we will play music, dance together in a mini social, and occasionally include Rueda animations. This gives everyone the opportunity to practice, socialize, and enjoy the music together.
Kursort einmalig am 18.05.26: IG-Farbenhaus Nebengebäude Raum 1.741b, Campus Westend
