GROUP DANCE CLASSES

In Cuba, there is no separation between different forms of dance. People dance and mix Rumba, Son, Reggaeton, Salsa and so on. When you dance, you train in all and dance all. Professional dancers in Cuba learn first folklore (Son, Rumba, Mambo etc) and then modern dances, such as Salsa and Despelote, which they put on top of it. This gives them the "sabor", the flavour! Latidos Productions brings you the flavour.. flirting.. playfulness.. seduction.. the Cuban way!

Latidos Productions offers various programs all of which include music theory and are a great workout!

• No need to bring a partner, but we recommend bringing one..
• Cuban Salsa and Rueda are taught in one of the beautiful dance studios we work with
  
• There is room for up to twelve couples
• Rueda is the Cuban Salsa danced in a circle with two or more couples, where partners are exchanged and a leader calls out the moves
• We have different levels of Cuban Salsa and Rueda running for beginners, intermediate and advanced dancers
  

Next Cuban Salsa & Rueda level 1 with Chen Lizra - Mondays,Jan 19th-March 9th, 7:30-9 PM at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver. Cost: $110+ gst/8 sessions. To register click here.

Next Cuban Salsa & Rueda level 2 with Chen Lizra, Thursdays, Nov 27th-Feb 12th, 7:45-9:15 PM at the Riley Park Community Centre, Vancouver. Skip: Dec 18 & 25, Jan 1 & 8. Cost: $110+ gst/8 sessions. Registration is open through Riley Community Centre, by calling 604-257-8545.

Current Cuban Salsa & Rueda level 1 with Chen Lizra, Thursdays, Sept 25th-Nov 20th, 7:45-9:15 PM at the Riley Park Community Centre, Vancouver. Skip: Oct 9. Cost: $110+ gst/8 sessions.

Sept changes: This program has been revised completely and will now include very important basic steps and leads which will allow people to start dancing on the dance floor right away and to learn how to move around the dance floor with the woman. We will cover Rueda basics as well.

Current Cuban Salsa & Rueda level 3 with Chen Lizra, Mondays, Sept 22nd-Dec 1st, 7-8:30 PM at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver. Cost: $110+ gst/8 sessions. Skip: Sept 29, Oct 13, Nov 10.

Sept Changes: The advanced group will focus on how to dance one on one while breaking the boring patterns. The focus will be on more flirting and playing in order to entertain the woman. Complex moves will be taught and how to mix them into one big long move..We'll do exercises to loosen up arms, gain more female hip motion and softness in both lead and follow. It will also be taught how to move around with a woman on the dance floor so that a couple will not dance in one spot all the time. 

* Prices are subject to change without prior notice

NEW Sabor classes - Did you ever wish you could add a special flavour to your dancing? Sabor, the flavour in Spanish, is developed when you learn how to do different things with your body parts. The coordination exercises give you the control over the technique that allows you to focus on expressing yourself and the sentiment. That's when you really express yourself and feel what you dance, noto to mention look like a million dollars on the dance floor..

This new and exciting program will focus on the following exercises, step by step.. watch the video!

NEW Cuban Salsa Styling for Women only - Did you ever watch professional dancers dancing and wanted to look like them? Did you ever see great styling that you wished you could copy? Do you want to learn how to do it yourself? Well, this program is for you! 

This new and exciting program will introduce women to the techniques that add body movements and arms/hands styling which are so unique to Cuban dancers. We will soften you and get you more sensual, focusing on flirting and seduction, using your whole body and attitude!

Prerequisites: Previously completed at least one level of a Salsa course of any kind. No partner required. No drop-ins allowed (information will build on top of each other from week to week). Classes will be done on high heels.

* Prices are subject to change without prior notice

As seen on Global TV, ,”A thigh, abs, glut busting workout and tons of fun”.

Reggaeton group classes - the sexiest Puerto Rican/Panamanian dance with moves straight from Havana, Cuba. The best way to find your sexy, seductive side and keep in shape!

Two different options - classes for women only which include Cuban Folklore, to help women develop their own flavour. Or classes  for men only, where guys will learn specific male movements and styling of Cuban Reggaeton.

Check out the Blog to find out more about the cultural context of Reggaeton. Read the 24h article about the classes.

Next Reggaeton Women only - beginner with Chen Lizra, Fridays,Jan 23rd-March 27th, 7-8:30 PM at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver. Cost: $145+ gst/10 sessions. To register click here.

Current Reggaeton Women only - beginner with Chen Lizra, Sundays, Sept 21st-Dec 7th, 2-3:30 PM at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver. Skip: Oct 12, Nov 9. Cost: $145+ gst/10 sessions. 

This programs offers women the basic ability to dance Reggaeton. We cover such things as hip rotations, upper body rotations, body waves, how to rotate your hips while walking and much more. The program includes Folklore sessions in order to develop sentiment and the story of seduction in your dancing. 

Sept changes: This program has minor changes. Instead of the seduction walks we will work on body exercises that lead to better seduction walks and set the sensual motion needed for Reggaeton. Some other smaller changes have been made to specific lessons in order to simplify the lesson and adjust it to the level needed for beginners. The program will still challenge you, but won't make you give up! One lesson was taken out and instead we added a session where we would work on learning how to do two different things with two different body parts which helps develop Sabor (= flavour).

Prerequisites: It is recommended to take Afro-Cuban Movements before or while taking this program, for better results.

Next Reggaeton Women only - INT with Chen Lizra, Tuesdays, Jan 20th-March 24th, 8:30-10 PM at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver.
Cost: $150+ gst/10 sessions. To register click here.

Current Reggaeton Women only - INT with Chen Lizra, Sundays, Sept 21st-Dec 7th, 11-12:30 PM at the Roundhouse, Vancouver.
Skip: Oct 12, Nov 9. Cost: $150+ gst/10 sessions. 

The Intermediate Reggaeton program will focus on how to seduce a man with Reggaeton body motion and moves. If you've had your eye on him from afar this will be sure to draw him in closer. We will focus on a choreography which will build from one week to the other, first by the ballet bars and then applying it to a person. We will end the program with working on the emotion of seduction.

Prerequisites: Previously taken the Latidos beginner or INT programs, or instructor approval with previous dance experience. No drop-ins are allowed. It is recommended to take Afro-Cuban Movements before or while taking this program, for better results.

NEW!!! Reggaeton MEN only - beginner with Graeme Sampson - Cost: $145+ gst/10 sessions - if you are interested in this program, please let us know.

This great new program is taught by a new instructor who's been training with instructors in the National Folklore Group in Cuba. Graeme, who is a fantastic dancer, will be teaching the guys how to bring that Cuban Sabor, the male way, into Reggaeton moves. The program will cover popping chests, hip rotations and much more.. 

Prerequisites: It is recommended to take Afro-Cuban Movements before or while taking this program, for better results.

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Afro-Cuban Movements classes- This course is designed as a movement/workout class. You will move nonstop for about an hour and a half and learn core movements coming from Cuban Son, Cuban Salsa, Reggaeton, Cuban Rumba and Orishas dances. You will start with basic simple movements and work your way up to more difficult ones, as you progress. The course is a constant flow from one movement to the other with lots of repetition. The course allows you to focus on developing core movements without having to worry about dance moves, steps and leading or following. Your movements will be enriched and you will develop upper and lower body separation. It's tons of fun and a great workout.

Next Afro Cuban Movements with Chen Lizra, Sundays, Jan 18th-March 29th, 3:30-5PM at the Ache Brasil Academy.  Skip: March 8. Cost: $145+ gst/10 sessions. Click here to register.

Current Afro Cuban Movements with Chen Lizra, Tuesdays, Sept 23rd-Dec 2nd, 8:30-10 PM at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver. Skip: Nov 11. Cost: $145+ gst/10 sessions.

Sept changes: The classes have been revised and are a mixed level class. They will include lots of new material which will allow novice and intermediate dancers to learn new things. It will support greatly the Orishas classes and help you work on the body motion taught in class. It will also include seperation of levels where during certain parts, the beginners will be given simple exercises while intermediate students will be given more complex exercises.

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Orishas dances - Check out the Blog to find out more about the Orishas and their traditions.

Orishas are Santos coming from the Santeria religion from Africa. Each Santos stands for something, for example Yemaya is the saint of the water and seas. In this program we will explore various Tokes coming from Yemaya and Eleggua. This program will teach you the Toke with a few variations and will generate the kind of softness that comes from Afro-Cuban dances, which can then be brought into the rest of the Cuban dancing styles. It will also help you develop your body's ability to do two different things at the same time. This is a beginner program and is a mixed class for men and women. 

Current Orishas with Chen Lizra, Sundays, Sept 21st-Dec 7th, 4-5:30 PM at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver. Skip: Oct 12, Nov 9. Cost: $145+ gst/10 sessions. 

Prerequisites: It is recommended to take Afro-Cuban Movements before or while taking this program, for better results. 

* Prices are subject to change without prior notice

Cuban Son for Men and Women classes - Explore feeling the music as you dance and train your body for upper and lower body separation which will also benefit your Reggaeton moves and Salsa. Learn how to switch between Son and Salsa in one song and add Cuban styling to your dancing. Son is the mother and father of Salsa. This course will teach you how to dance with your whole body, not just your feet. It will change the way you'll dance for ever!

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Performance Team classes/practice - Latidos Productions is interested in starting its own performance team in September of 2008. In this program, selected few will be chosen and be trained for shows. We've decided to recruit for the performance team in our classes. Seeing you in classes will allow us to get to know you better, your ability and how well you will fit in our team. If you are interested in joining the performance team let us know and come and join the classes... We hope to start this unique program for people that have the talent, commitment to excellence and passion for the art. (Read more about it in the Latidos Events section).

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Sueltas - Learn how to dance Cuban Salsa moves/choreographies in lines which are called by a leader. No partner is required. Imagine mixing the sensuality of Cuban Salsa with the sexiness of Reggaeton with some real hip moves. It's energetic and fun and causes people to want to jump in and play with you... even when they don't know what they are doing! And if you already dance Salsa, it will teach you what to do in your solo sections. http://youtube.com/watch?v=1HSskHcSGtc&mode=related&search=

If you are interested in this program please let us know. Cost: $145+ gst/10 sessions.

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Afro-Cuban Rumba for women only classes - Rumba is the base of all of the Cuban dances. Come and learn how to play the game of Rumba, the game of seduction between the hen and the rooster. Learn how to be grounded and seductive as in this Afro-Cuban dance. This course will add flavour to your dancing and teach you how to tease!

If you are interested in this program please let us know. Cost: $145+ gst/10 sessions.

Check out the Blog to find out more about the "chicken dance."

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To us, you need to learn to make mistakes and joke about them in order to advance . The Latin way! We will show you how to dance from the heart, while coaching you on good techniques. We look at our dance classes as a place for us to play with our friends!

Feel free to contact us about any of these services or for any other services you may require!! We welcome travel invitations!!