4820 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago
Cumbia Classes in Chicago
The friendliest first step into Latin dance — 4-week beginner cumbia courses for $95, no partner needed.
Prefer to talk? Text/Call 717-PASAMBA(717) 727-2622
Studio hours: Monday–Sunday, 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Group classes run at the times on the schedule. Privates by appointment.
What you'll learn
- The cumbia basic step — relaxed, side-to-side, easy on the knees
- How to hear the cumbia rhythm and stay on time
- Turns for both partners, led clearly and followed comfortably
- Simple patterns you can dance at any party the same week
- Partner connection without stiffness
- Floor craft and etiquette for a busy social floor
Weekly class times in Chicago
Cumbia — Level 1
7:00 pm · 55 min · Beginner
Salsa / Bachata / Cumbia Drop-In + Practice
7:00 PM · 3 hr 45 min · Beginners welcome
Cumbia — Level 1
3:00 pm · 55 min · Beginner
No partner needed — we rotate partners all class long. Missed a class? You have 4 weeks from your start date to make it up at no extra cost.
Cumbia is the most welcoming door into Latin dance. The basic is relaxed and side-to-side, the beat is easy to hear, and within one class you're dancing full songs. It's the style we recommend to anyone who says they have two left feet — and the one that proves them wrong.
Our Cumbia Level 1 course runs in progressive 4-week cycles for $95, with free make-up classes within four weeks of your start date. No partner needed — we rotate all class long. Add a second style like salsa or bachata for $55.
Practice it at our Friday social (1st & 3rd Friday, 7-11 pm) at 4820 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago — Cumbia lesson at 8:40 pm, then open dancing until 11. Easy trip from Portage Park, Old Irving Park, Avondale and Logan Square.
Common questions
Do I need a partner for cumbia classes in Chicago?
- No. We rotate partners throughout class, so you can arrive solo and dance the whole hour.
Is cumbia easy to learn?
- Cumbia is widely considered the easiest entry point into Latin dance — a relaxed, side-to-side basic with a clear beat. Level 1 starts from the very first step.
How much do cumbia classes cost?
- $95 for the 4-week progressive course, with free make-up classes within four weeks of your start date. Add a second style for $55.
What do you teach in Cumbia Level 1?
- The cumbia basic, the rhythm and timing, turns, and simple patterns you can dance at any party or social the same week you learn them.
Where can I dance cumbia in Chicago?
- Our Friday social (1st & 3rd Friday, 7-11 pm) at 4820 W. Irving Park Rd. includes a Cumbia lesson at 8:40 pm followed by open dancing. $15.
What are the studio hours?
- Monday–Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Group classes run at the times on the schedule. Privates by appointment.
Keep exploring
Full class schedule
Every class with times, levels and pricing.
Salsa classes
The natural next step after cumbia.
Bachata classes
Add it to your course for $55.
Friday social
1st & 3rd Fridays, 7-11 pm — Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia.
Private lessons
From $125 — fastest progress one-on-one.
About the studio
30+ years of Latin dance in Chicago.
Your first night is easier than you think
Walk in alone or with a partner, wear whatever you're comfortable in, and you'll be dancing within the first fifteen minutes.