Cumbia Dance Class Series - Intermediate - CDMX Style - Berkeley, CA

Take your cumbia further — more variations, more sabor, more you. Find your flow, own your style, and dance with ease. About the Class • Cumbia Intermediate Dance Class Series — CDMX style • When: Mondays, November 30, December 7, December 14, & December 21, 2026 • Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Where: La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA (near Ashby BART, #18 bus line) • Cost: $100 full series registration (+ Eventbrite fees) | Drop-ins not available — This class is for beginner to intermediate level dancers who are already comfortable with basic cumbia footwork and foundational turns, whether you've taken our beginner series or learned cumbia elsewhere. You already know the basic steps and turns. Now it's time for more variations to move with ease, connection not perfection and read to enjoy every beat. This series is more about enjoying the music, connecting with others, and dancing freely, not about getting every move "right." Unlike traditional dance classes, we use “leaders” and "followers” instead of gendered roles, making space for everyone to feel seen and empowered on the dance floor. No partner required to join! We aim to maintain a balance between leaders and followers so everyone has someone to dance with. — Over 4 Classes You Will: • Build confidence and easing the anxiety on the dance floor • Stay aware of your partner and the space around you • Create fluid, natural conversations through your body • Explore your own style and adding your personal sabor (flavor) • Cultivate and build a welcoming dancing community ✨ BONUS: All participants receive one complimentary entry to La Cumbia, our monthly Cumbia dance party featuring live DJs spinning sounds from México, Perú, Colombia, y más. — Teaching Style Warm, inclusive, and body aware. Classes emphasize observation, repetition, and connection in a supportive environment rooted in CDMX’s Cumbia Sonidera culture. — 🏳️‍🌈 La Peña Cultural Center is a queer-affirming, community-based cultural space in the Bay Area dedicated to collective joy, resistance, and creative expression. We are committed to creating accessible, inclusive environments for all. 🏳️‍⚧️ 📩 Questions? Email us at [email protected]