Cuban Salsa and Bachata Lessons with Julio Montero

BEGINNERS CUBAN SALSA (Group A)
​WEDNESDAY September 13th (runs for 6 weeks, on Wednesdays only)
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Description of the course: this will be your introduction to the original and beautiful Cuban style. You will learn the basic steps and turns, as well as some nice combinations. Emphasis will be placed on creating a solid foundation of the authentic dance. The beginner stage will be your fun preparation to dance not only Cuban salsa (which is known in Cuba as Casino dance), but other rhythms that make up the whole concept of Latin dancing. By the end of this course, you will be able to have a dance with anyone familiar with Salsa.

No partner required!
Admission: $160 plus GST for 6 classes. Lessons are 90 minutes long.
Registration: email me at info@vancuba.com to reserve your spot.

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BEGINNERS CUBAN SALSA (Group B)
​THURSDAY September 14th (runs for 6 weeks, on Thursdays only)
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Description of the course: this will be your introduction to the original and beautiful Cuban style. You will learn the basic steps and turns, as well as some nice combinations. Emphasis will be placed on creating a solid foundation of the authentic dance. The beginner stage will be your fun preparation to dance not only Cuban salsa (which is known in Cuba as Casino dance), but other rhythms that make up the whole concept of Latin dancing. By the end of this course, you will be able to have a dance with anyone familiar with Salsa.

No partner required!
Admission: $160 plus GST for 6 classes. Lessons are 90 minutes long.
Registration: email me at info@vancuba.com to reserve your spot.

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1 CUBAN SALSA
TUESDAY September 12th (6 weeks)
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Description: if you've just finished a Cuban Salsa Beginners course, then this is the class for you. Now that you know the basics, you're ready to start expanding your horizons. This is where the real fun begins!
Prerequisite: Must have completed a Beginners course with me. Please, note that I do not take students straight into Intermediate or Advanced classes if they haven't built their Beginners foundation under my teaching system. If a person has never learnt Cuban style before, they must start from the most important level I teach, which is Beginners, regardless of their dance experience. 

Admission: $160 plus GST for 6 classes.
Registration: email me at info@vancuba.com to reserve your spot.

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2 CUBAN SALSA
TUESDAY September 12th (6 weeks)
Time: 8:00 to 9:30 pm
Description: Ideal for those who have completed an Intermediate Level 2 course with me. That's right: Intermediate Level 2, because the intermediate is a long, fun stage in your journey as a dancer. In this course we explore all the colourful dance combinations and steps that make Cuban Salsa so distinctive. Expect to quickly evolve as a dancer, because the foundation received at Beginner and Intermediate Level 1 will become extremely helpful.
Prerequisite: Must have completed a Beginners AND Intermediate 1 course with me.  
Admission: $160 + GST for 6 classes
Registration: email me at info@vancuba.com to reserve your spot.

 

ADVANCED LEVEL 1
THURSDAY September 14th (6 weeks)

Time: 8:00 to 9:30 pm
Description: What does it mean to dance Cuban Casino at advanced level? It means understanding connection and being able to lead and follow with confidence. It also means balance and creativity. I will walk you through a variety of combinations and drills that stimulate all that. The exhilarating feeling of pulling off a complex figure will also be your weekly treat!
Prerequisite: Must have completed an Advanced or Intermediate Level 2 course with me in the past.
Admission: $160 plus GST for 6 classes.
Registration: email me at info@vancuba.com to reserve your spot.

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​ADVANCED LEVEL 2 
WEDNESDAY September 13th (6 weeks)

Time: 8:00 to 9:30 pm
Description: Put simply: when Cuban dance has become a part of your regular lifestyle. This is my most advanced class. Come ready to be challenged!
Prerequisite: Must have completed an advanced course with me in the past.
Admission: $160 plus GST for 6 classes.
Registration: email me at info@vancuba.com to reserve your spot.

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DOMINICAN BACHATA & RHYTHMIC INTERPRETATION 
MONDAY September 18th (6 weeks)  

PARTNER REQUIRED

Choose one of these identical Bachata courses

GROUP A: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

GROUP B: 8:00 om to 9:30 pm
Description: this is a course with a particular aim: to show you how to dance Dominican Bachata keeping an organic connection with the music. The real Bachata as it was conceived in the Dominican Republic (land of Merengue as well) is a truly beautiful dance that showcases simple and elaborate footwork combined with hip movements. To dance it properly, you must connect your footwork and body expression with the different rhythmic sections of a Bachata song. Come immerse yourself in this course that comes fully loaded with learning material and a practice component. 
Admission: $160 plus GST for 6 classes. Price is per person.
Registration: email me at info@vancuba.com to reserve your spot. You must sign up with a dancing partner.

 

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