The difference
The short version:
- Cumbia: slower, simpler, relaxed basic
- Salsa: faster, more turns, tighter timing
Take cumbia first if you have never danced
Cumbia teaches you to hear the beat and move with a partner without the pressure of speed. Those skills carry straight into salsa when you are ready.
Questions people ask
Can I take both at once?
Yes. A second style in the same session is $55.
Visit the studio
Dennis PaSamba Dance Company
4820 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60641
Six Corners · Portage Park · Irving Park
dennispasamba.com · Text/Call 717-PASAMBA ((717) 727-2622)