Here is our lesson plan for the semester–we teach a different module every week so feel free to show up as often as you can! The modules are designed so that you can learn the moves even if you missed lessons earlier in the semester. We encourage you to come to as many lessons as possible because that’s the quickest way to learn and improve.

We teach 3 levels every week, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, once you feel comfortable with the moves in each level we encourage you to audition for our advanced group!

Level 1:

Level 1 is taught in 2 modules. Each is independent from the other so no matter how late you join us during the semester, we will teach you both basic steps and you’ll be ready for Level 2 in 2 weeks!

 

Level 2:

Every week we will teach a new module through the end of the semester! If you’ve come for the Open and Closed Modules in Level 1, come join us in level 2! If you already know Guapea and the Son Basic Step, you are welcome here as well.

Module 1: Dame

Learning Objectives:

• Clapping
• Partner Change
• Consecutive Moves

Moves:

• Dame
• Dame 2
• Pa’rriba
• Espresso

Notes: modifiers/flares, tips for faster songs

Module 2: Enchufla

Learning Objectives:

• Walking turn
• Partner Change
• Consecutive Moves

Moves:

• Enchufla
• Pa Ti Pa Mi
• Enchufla Complicado
• Festival de Pelotas, Festival de Enchuflas

Notes: modifiers/flares, tips for faster songs

Module 3: Adiós

Learning Objectives:

• Hook-turn
• Partner Change
• Consecutive Moves

Moves:

• Adiós, Adios Largo
• Adiós con la hermana
• Adiós con la familia
• Evelyn

Notes: modifiers/flares, tips for faster songs

Module 4: Exhíbela

Learning Objectives:

• Partner Change
• Consecutive Moves

Moves:

• Aguajea
• Exhíbela
• Flamenco
• Americano, americana

Notes: tips for faster songs

Module 5: Partner Dance 1

Learning Objectives:

• Ways to end moves
• Consecutive Moves

Moves:

• Saloneo/Paseo
• Siete
• Kentucky
• Enchufla Preciosa

Notes: tips for faster songs

Module 6: Vacílala

Learning Objectives:

• Partner Change
• Consecutive Moves

Moves:

• Vacílala, Vacílala y una
• Vacílense los dos
• Sombrero medio
• Sombrero

Notes: modifiers/flares, tips for faster songs

Module 7: Cero

Learning Objectives:

• Partner Change
• Consecutive Moves

Moves:

• Enchufla Cero
• Alrededor
• Dame no le llegues
• Enchufla Ocho

Notes: modifiers/flares, tips for faster songs

Module 8: Group Moves 1

Learning Objectives:

• Partner Change
• Consecutive Moves

Moves:

• Camínala
• Pal’medio
• Tumba Francesa
• Candado

Notes: tips for faster songs

Level 3:

If you’ve finished Level 2, or you’ve danced elsewhere and feel comfortable with Adios, Enchufla, Dame, and Vacílala/Sombrero, come join us for Level 3!

Module 1: Setenta

Moves:

• Setenta
• Setenta y uno
• Montaña
• Dedo

Module 2: Cubanitos

Moves:

• El uno
• El dos
• Cubanito/Cubanita
• Manolín con palmas

Module 3: Structure 1

Moves:

• pa’fuera
• mixta

Module 4: Structure 2

Moves:

• llanta
• torno

Module 5: Siete

Moves:

• Review: Siete
• Dame Coca Cola
• Siete Coca Cola
• Siete loco
• Siete moderno

Module 6: Group Moves 2

Moves:

• Caguas
• Patines
• Patineta

Module 7: Sombrero

Moves:

• Sombrero
• Sombrero Doble
• Juana la Cubana
• Balsero
• Abanico

Module 8: Pequeña

Moves:

• Dame dos (pequeña)
• Puente
• Amistad
• Jardín

Module 9: Partner Dance 2

Learning Objectives:

• Different musicality
• Ear Training
• Dancing on 2,5 (són)

Moves:

• Montuno Basic on 2,5
• Saloneo/Paseo on 2,5
• Other moves… on 2,5

Module 10: Complicado

Moves:

• Setenta Complicado
• Sombrero Complicado
• Kentucky Complicado
• Siente Loco Complicado
• Club Taco