CUMBIA Group Class

WHAT IS CUMBIA

Cumbia is another popular dance at Latin night clubs. It is an energetic dance that originated primarily in Mexico, Colombia, and Panama, Cumbia which started as a courtship dance practiced among the African population, which was later mixed with European instruments and musical characteristics. Moves involve a lot of momentum and energy from each partner. Latin Clubs play at least 20% Cumbia. You don't have to sit and watch, now you will be able to dance!.

CUMBIA DANCE MOVES

• Introduction to Cumbia Music

• Timing and Rhythm

• Connection and Frame

• Base 1: Basic Side to Side

• Base 2: Cumbia Break

• Base 3: Cumbia Pull

• Base 4: In and Out Cumbia step with Hammerlock Turns

• Variations of Bases 1, 2, 3, and 4

• Figure creation: Transitions between bases

• Basic handwork

• Turn Spotting