Our classes at Ochúmale Dance Academy are uniquely designed to focus on teaching essential body movement techniques. These skills are foundational and can be applied across various dance styles, enhancing your versatility as a dancer. Whether you're learning Salsa Cubana, Timba, Lady Style or social dancing our classes emphasize rhythm, and expressiveness, helping you to connect with any style of dance on a deeper level.
Our weekly schedule is designed to support your growth step by step, whether you’re just starting or ready to challenge yourself.
Classes are organised by style and level so you can build solid foundations, gain confidence, and progress naturally over time.
Beginner
Perfect if you’re new to salsa or want to strengthen your basics at a comfortable pace.
Improvers / Intermediate
For dancers who know the fundamentals and want to work on flow, musicality, and cleaner technique.
Intermediate / Advanced
Designed for experienced dancers ready to push their limits, explore complexity, and refine expression.
If you’re unsure where you belong, Open Week or a Trial Class is the best way to try different levels and feel what fits you best. Our teachers are always happy to guide you.
Dance first. Decide with confidence.
Partnerwork class focusing on learning the exciting figures of this Salsa Cubana. This class includes Rueda de Casino, where couples exchange partners in a lively, synchronized circle. Perfect for all levels, you'll learn connection techniques and dynamic turn patterns.
Level: Beginner / Improver / Intermediate
Immerse yourself in the fusion of Afro-Cuban steps and modern movement in our Timba Fusion class. This solo dance class emphasizes body isolations and rhythmic expression, combining traditional Afro-Cuban dance with contemporary Timba music for a dynamic and versatile dance experience.
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
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Embrace feminine grace and power in Lady Fusion, a class centered on female body movement. Explore fluidity, styling, and expressive techniques drawn from Salsa and Afro-Cuban bodymovement technique. This class is designed to enhance your confidence and elegance on the dance floor.
Level: Intermediate
Your dance. Your pace. Your breakthrough.
Private classes at Ochúmale are a tailored journey into your own rhythm. Whether you want to refine technique, boost confidence, work on musicality, or prepare for a performance, every session is designed around you.
We focus on precision, body awareness, connection, and that unmistakable flow. No distractions. No comparison. Just deep work, real growth, and visible results.
Because leveling up is personal.
Body Movement, Lady Styling, Salsa Cubana, Following Technique, Rumba