Cumbia 101 Crash Course for Absolute Beginners in Houston. Thursday 02/06

Schedule

Thu Feb 06 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Henke & Pillot | Houston, TX

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Learn to dance Cumbia course for Beginners: Basic steps, fun turns and social combos. No partner or experience required. Register today!
About this Event

Happy New Year and welcome to our Cumbia 101 Crash Course for Absolute Beginners in Houston.

Need to get ready for a Quince or Wedding? They are playing Cumbia music and you need to learn fast? How about taking our Cumbia Crash Course! This is an effective way to learn how to dance in just a few hours!

This course is an easy-to-follow, fun, and effective way for brand new students and ultra beginners. We will teaching you the fundamental footwork and turns of Cumbia dancing. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn the basics of Cumbia and impress your friends on the dance floor.

Singles and couples welcome. You don't need to bring a dance partner, and if you do, you can stay together. No dancing experience required.

Remember to register online and save! It helps us keep the class balanced so everyone has a practice partner.


COURSE SCHEDULE

7:00-7:15pm: Check-in / Intro and foundations of Cumbia Dancing.

8pm: Beginner Cumbia figures, turns, and footwork.

9pm: Social combinations and review.

10pm: Social dancing and practica till 11:30p.


SYLLABUS

Level 101: Learn the basic steps and variations. foward / backward / around the room travels, side turns, In and out turns, alternating turns, principles of leading and following, principles of timing, body movement, easy social figures and basic combinations (part 1). Perfect for Absolute Beginners.

Level 102: Review the basics. Side and back footwork variations. In and Out turns variations, Double turns, more leading and following tips, timing exercises, easy social figures and basic combinations (part 2) A little of Tejano. Perfect for Beginners +

Level 101 is for brand new students or anyone wanting to review the foundations.

Level 102 is for returning beginner students. Keep learning more techniques. Cumbia has so many moves, it is impossible to cover them all in just one crash course.


TICKET PRICES

✓ Online Early Registration*: $25/lady, $35/gent, $50/couple.

✓ At Door Registration: $40/person.

Do not walk-in unless you are bringing a partner.

Singles, for late or door registration, please text 832-413-2623 for availability.

*Early registration for gents end the day before the event at midnight.


MORE UPCOMING CRASH COURSES

We also teach Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Kizomba.

Level 101 for new students and Level 102 for returning students.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/salsacrashcourse


VENUE LOCATION* & PARKING

Henke & Pillot, Downtown

809 Congress St.

Houston, TX

✓ Free street parking around Market Square park. Congress St, Travis St, Milan St, Preston St.

✓ Cheap garage parking at 805 Franklin St.

✓ Do not park in commercial and emergency red zones.

✓ Take your valuables with you or hide them in your trunk out of plain view.


ATTIRE

✓ Casual / gym / dressy attire welcome.

✓ If you need dance shoes, we have discount codes for Fuego Dance Shoes: https://fuegodance.com/discount/LDF10

✓ Low heels / flats for ladies.

✓ Leather sole shoes for men.

✓ Avoid sandals and rubber sole shoes.


LOVE OUR CLASSES & PARTIES? BECOME A MEMBER!

Let's grow our dance community together!

  • Dance as much as you like! We teach 7 days a week in Houston
  • We offer 3 passes: 10 events, 15 events, and 20 events.
  • Passes do not expire until you redeem all your events.
  • The pass lets you access multiple events: classes, parties, and socials at discounted prices.
  • Get priority invites to grand openings, special parties, and workshops.
  • Get the Sunday 1pm Salsa / Bachata Mixer class for free for extra practice and networking / socializing!
  • Get extra discounts on Boat parties, Live band parties, Private lessons, and Guest workshops.
  • Avoid online tickets fees. You save even more!


CONTACT / FOLLOW US

Christian Franco, Dance Instructor

IG / FB @latindancefactory

Text / WhatsApp: 832-413-2623 for information.

Se habla Español.

You can start anytime. There are no contracts or subscriptions. We bring people together to experience the beauty of Latin dancing all over Houston. In no time you will be dancing, having a blast, and making new friends. See you on the dance floor.


LINKS

Calendar of Events: https://linktr.ee/latindancefactory

Instagram: https://instagram.com/latindancefactory

Need One on One Private Dance Lessons? Book: http://bit.ly/privatedancelessons

Can't come to class? Why not learn virtually? https://bit.ly/SalsaAcademyVideos


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Henke & Pillot, 809 Congress Street, Houston, United States

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