Winter 2026 (Jan - March)
Salsa & Bachata
Semester Registration
Salsa Level 1 Beginner Partnerwork
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Class Dates: Every Thursday, January 15 - March 5 (8 weeks)
Class time:7:05pm – 8:05pm
Location: Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703 - *** Downstairs Studio***
Instructors: Peiwei Cobo/ Gleb Mikhailov
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NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Adults:
$150 Register by December 22
$175 Register by January 5
$190 Register after January 5
Youth/College Students:
*****No other discounts code applicable for this option
*****Must present valid student ID at the first day of class
$105 Register by December 22
$115 Register by January 5
$125 Register after January 5
Partner:
*****2 people, one lead & one follow register together
****No other discounts code applicable for this option
$250 Register by December 22
$305 Register by January 5
$320 Register after January 5
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***NO EVALUATION NEEDED FOR this class***
Level 1 materials: Salsa on2 basic steps, partner connection, weight transfer, fun patterns, introduction to Salsa musicality, rhythm concepts for novice, little to no experienced Salsa On2 dancers.
Salsa Level 1 Intermediate Partnerwork
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Class Dates: Every Thursday, January 15th - March 5th (8 weeks)
Time: 7:05pm - 8:05pm
Location: Triangle Dance Studio (TDS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703) **Downstairs Studio
Instructors: James Cobo / Amber Ganey
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NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Adults:
$160 Register by December 22
$175 Register by January 5
$190 Register after January 5
Youth/College Students:
*****No other discounts code applicable for this option
**********Must present valid student ID at the first day of class
$105 Register by December 22
$115 Register by January 5
$125 Register after January 5
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***EVALUATION or INSTRUCTOR PLACEMENT REQUIRED***
Core Curriculum: Improving partner connection, spin, partner technique, arm tension, pivoting, spotting etc. Basic shines, weight transfer and body movement is introduced in this class.
Pre-requisites: Dancers have understanding of cross body lead, inside turn, right & left turn, wrap patterns. Understanding of arm tension, follow & lead pivot and spotting, correct positioning concepts. Good level of On2 timing is required. Must be able to identify Clave, Conga(Tumbao) rhythm and consistently be on time.
Salsa Level 1 Advanced Partnerwork
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Class Dates: Every Thursday, January 15 - March 5 (8 weeks)
Time: 8:15pm - 9:15pm
Location: Triangle Dance Studio ( TDS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703) **BACK STUDIO
Instructors: James Cobo / Amber Ganey
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NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Adults:
$160 Register by December 22
$175 Register by January 5
$190 Register after January 5
Youth/College Students:
*****No other discounts code applicable for this option
**********Must present valid student ID at the first day of class
$105 Register by December 22
$115 Register by January 5
$125 Register after January 5
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***Evaluation or Instructor Placement Required for this class***
Core Curriculum: Building on the foundations from level 1 int, adding more materials in proper weight transfer, basic body coordination/movement exercise, drilling & improve execution of patterns, partner connection, spin & partner technique.
Pre-requisites: Dancers are very comfortable in executing cross body lead, inside turn, right & left turn, wrap, and or under arm, basic arm toss patterns. Good level of arm tension, follow & lead pivot and spotting technique, positioning, weight transfer technique during partner work. Proficient, 100% accuracy in On2 timing is required. Basic understanding of musicality, must be able to dance beginner level shines with correct coordination, weight transfer, timing.
Free Evaluation
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Thursday, January 8th
7pm - 7:30pm
Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space), Back Studio, 2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
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Salsa Level 1 Int Partnerwork
Salsa Level 1 Advanced Partnerwork
Salsa Level 2 Partnerwork
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Students are evaluated on their understanding of On2 salsa foundation, timing, rhythm, individual technique, and partnerwork technique.
Evaluations are FREE and are not a class — they are based solely on your current dance ability.
Class spots are limited and assigned based on paid registration.
Visit each class’s registration page to view specific prerequisites.
Dance shoes are recommended, but not required.
All students must wear shoes — soft sole shoes are preferred for safety and movement.
Salsa Level 2 Partnerwork
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Class Dates: Every Wednesday, January 14 - February 18 (6 weeks)
Time: 7pm-8pm
Location: Triangle Dance Studio ( TDS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703 **BACK STUDIO
Instructors: Peiwei & James Cobo
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*****This class is a small group 6 week private session*****
NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Adults:
$160 Register by December 22
$175 Register by January 5
$190 Register after January 5
Youth/College Students:
*****No other discounts code applicable for this option
**********Must present valid student ID at the first day of class
$105 Register by December 22
$115 Register by January 5
$125 Register after January 5
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***Evaluation or Instructor Placement Required for This Class***
Core Curriculum: Enhanced dance mechanics, rhythm and timing during partner combinations, partner connection, and spin & partner technique. Intermediate to Advanced Shines.
Pre-requisites: Dancers are proficient in executing all L1 Beg through L1 Adv fundamental dance principles and combinations, and are comfortable with multiple right & left turns, over under arm connections, basic arm tosses/tricks & flicks, Int/Adv shines, weight transfer & basic body isolation and dance mechanics.
Salsa Body Mechanics
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Class Dates: Every Wednesday, January 14 - February 18 (6 Weeks)
Time: 8pm – 9pm
Location: Triangle Dance Studio ( TDS/TMS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703 **BACK STUDIO
Instructors: Peiwei Cobo
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NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Adults
$110 by December 22
$125 by January 5
$140 After January 5
College/Youth (ID Required)
*****No other discounts code applicable for this option
**********Must present valid student ID at the first day of class
$75 by December 22
$90 by January 5
$105 After January 5
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***NO EVALUATION NEEDED for this class***
Core Curriculum:
Technical & mechanical breakdown of salsa foundational movements that includes:
Salsa base lower body movement, weight transfer, hip direction, pivot, salsa base footworks, salsa base upper body movements, base salsa & son timing, musicality. Introduction to Afro-cuban movement foundation.
Bachata Partnerwork
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Class Dates: Every Tuesday, January 13 - February 17 (6 weeks)
Time: 7:15pm-8:15pm
Location: Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space), Studio 5 , 2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
Instructors: James & Peiwei Cobo
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Adults:
$120 Register by December 22
$140 Register by January 5
$160 Register after January 5
Youth/College Students:
*****No other discounts code applicable for this option
*****Must present valid student ID at the first day of class
$105 Register by December 22
$115 Register by January 5
$125 Register after January 5
Partner:
*****2 people, one lead & one follow register together
****No other discounts code applicable for this option
$210 Register by December 22
$240 Register by January 5
$280 Register after January 5
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Bachata partner work and footwork, partner connection, partner technique & musicality.
Fusion elements including traditional & modern Bachata.