Winter 2025 Salsa & Bachata Semester

Starting January 14-16 (6-8 weeks series)

Learn Salsa On2 & Dancing with us!

Semester Promotion & Perks

FREE Entry to ALL Thursday Parties

All of our Level 1 Beginner Students (Salsa & Bachata) have FREE entries to ALL OF OUR Thursday parties before specified time. Visit EVENTS HERE for more information.

Social dance parties are a great way to make friends, practice & have a great time! We also have occasional performances at the parties, make Thursdays your dance day!

Referral Refund

Each time you refer a new student to our Salsa & Bachata Semester partner classes, you will receive a $20 refund, and new student will receive a $15 discount.

***For existing semester students, please check your placement email for referral code!

Combo Class Discounts

If you are assigned and or plan to register for MORE THAN ONE class, we offer Combo Class Discounts!! Email us at info@cobobrothers.com so we can send them your way!

College/Youth Tuition

We offer college/youth tuition discount! Click on each class to register for those pricing directly — VALID ID required at the first day of class check-in.

We've enhanced our classes to include a comprehensive introduction to musicality series,designed to improve our salsa dance students' timing by enhancing their ability to hear fundamental Salsa rhythms.

 Intro to Salsa Musicality is added

to All Levels 

New Classes Added!

***Tuesday classes have different locations***

  • Tuesday, 8pm - 9pm

    Class Location: North Carolina Dance Institute

    5910 Duraleigh Rd #101, Raleigh, NC 27612

    Register: Salsa Shines

  • Tuesday, 7pm - 8pm

    Class Location: Triangle Dance Studios(TMS or Triangle Meeting Space),

    2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

    Register: Bachata

All Wednesdays - Thursdays classes are located at:

Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space)

Back Studio & Downstairs Studio, 2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

Look for banners of Cobobrothers Dance Co. when you arrive!

Evaluation & General Information

    • Thursday, Jan 9

    • 7.30pm - 8.15pm at Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space), Back Studio, 2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

    • Must register online

    • Except for Level 1 Beginner(Salsa & Bachata) and Open Level classes all students MUST be evaluated for placement by instructors to attend higher level classes.

    • You DO NOT need evaluation to register for Level 1 Beginner (Salsa & Bachata) and or Body Mechanics, Salsa Shines or Afro-Cuban classes.

    • You MUST be evaluated and placed at class level within the last 4 weeks.

    • Partner is NOT required for semester class or evaluation.

    • Evaluation is FREE.

    • Evaluation is NOT A CLASS.

    • Dance shoes is NOT required, but recommended for students. Socks and or soft sole shoes preferred.

    • Attendees will be evaluated based on their current On2 salsa foundation, timing, rhythm, and technique individually and in partner work. For specific class requirements, please scroll down to for more information.

Class Schedule

All class schedule is also below where you REGISTER BELOW, also shown on the registration page.

Class Offerings & Registration

Salsa Partnerwork - Level 1 Beginner

    • Class Dates: Every Thursday, Jan 16 - Mar 13

      (8 weeks)

    • NO CLASS: Jan 23

    • Time:

      • 1st Session: 7:05pm – 8:05pm at Back Studio

      • 2nd Session: 8.30pm-9.30pm at Downstairs Studio

    • Location: Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703

    • Instructors: James Cobo / Peiwei Cobo / Amber Ganey / Kevin Ramirez(TA) / Diana Williams(TA) / Susan Mykalcio(TA) / Marisa Melchiorre(TA)

  • ***NO EVALUATION NEEDED FOR LEVEL 1 BEGINNER REGISTRATION***

    Core curriculum: Salsa basic steps, partner connection, weight transfer, fun patterns, and rhythm concepts for novice, little to no experience dancers.

    NEW MUSICALITY SERIES ADDED:

    We've enhanced our classes to include a comprehensive introduction to musicality series,designed to improve our salsa dance students' timing by enhancing their ability to hear fundamental Salsa rhythms.

  • NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    Adults:

    $140 Register by Jan 6

    $175 Register by Jan 13

    $185 Register after Jan 13

    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 Jan 6

    $115 Register by Jan 13

    $125 Register after Jan 13

    Partner:

    *****2 people, one lead & one follow register together

    ****No other discounts code applicable for this option

    $250 Register by Jan 6

    $305 Register by Jan 13

    $320 Register after Jan 13

Salsa Partnerwork - Level 1 Intermediate

    • Class Dates: Every Thursday, Jan 16 - Mar 13

      (8 weeks)

    • NO CLASS: Jan 23

    • Time: 7.05pm - 8.05pm

    • Location: Triangle Dance Studio (TDS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703) **Downstairs Studio

    • Instructors: Peiwei Cobo / Kevin Ramirez(TA)/ Susan Mykalcio(TA)/ Nastia Belikov(TA)

  • ***EVALUATION or INSTRUCTOR PLACEMENT REQUIRED***

    New Intro to Salsa Musicality is added

    We've enhanced our classes to include a comprehensive introduction to musicality series, designed to improve our salsa dance students' timing by enhancing their ability to hear fundamental Salsa rhythms.

    Core Curriculum: Improving partner connection, spin, partner technique, arm tension, pivoting, 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 rhythm and consistently be on time to attend class.

  • NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    Adults:

    $160 Register by Jan 6

    $175 Register by Jan 13

    $190 Register after Jan 13

    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 Jan 6

    $115 Register by Jan 13

    $125 Register after Jan 13

Salsa Partnerwork - Level 1 Advanced

    • Class Dates: Every Thursday, Jan 16 - Mar 13

      (8 weeks)

    • NO CLASS: Jan 23

    • 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 / Nastia Belikov(TA)

  • ***Evaluation or Instructor Placement Required***

    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, introduction of multiple spins, introduction of arm switch, hand toss type partner technique.

    Pre-requisites: Dancers are very comfortable in executing cross body lead, inside turn, right & left turn, wrap, and or under arm, 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.

  • NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    Adults:

    $160 Register by Jan 6

    $175 Register by Jan 13

    $190 Register after Jan 13

    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 Jan 6

    $115 Register by Jan 13

    $125 Register after Jan 13

Salsa Partnerwork - Level 2

    • Class Dates: Every Wednesday, Jan 15 - Mar 12

      (8 weeks)

    • NO CLASS: Jan 22, Jan 29

    (Mar 12 MAKE UP class 2 hours)

    • Time: 7pm-8pm

    • Location: Triangle Dance Studio ( TDS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703 **BACK STUDIO

    • Instructors: James & Peiwei Cobo

  • ***EVALUATION or INSTRUCTOR PLACEMENT REQUIRED***

    Core Curriculum: Building on the foundations from Level 1 Adv, fun patterns, partner connection, spin & partner technique. Some Beg/Adv Beg level shines, partner patterns, styling will be included. Class might have two separate session simultaneously depends on the attendance level.

    Pre-requisites: Dancers are proficient in executing all L1 through L1 Adv basic patterns, and are comfortable with basic multiple spins, more advanced shines, weight transfer & basic body movement.

  • NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    Adults:

    $160 Register by Jan 6

    $175 Register by Jan 13

    $190 Register after Jan 13

    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 Jan 6

    $115 Register by Jan 13

    $125 Register after Jan 13

Body Mechanics

    • Class Dates: Every Wednesday, Jan 15 - Mar 5

      (6 Weeks)

    • NO CLASS: Jan 22, Jan 29

    • Time: 8pm – 9pm

    • Location: Triangle Dance Studio ( TDS/TMS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703 **BACK STUDIO

    • Instructors: Peiwei Cobo

  • ***NO EVALUATION NEEDED FOR BODY MECHANICS CLASS REGISTRATION***

    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.

  • NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    Adults

    $105 by Jan 6

    $120 by Jan 13

    $135 After Jan 13

    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 Jan 6

    $90 by Jan 13

    $105 After Jan 13

Afrocuban

    • Class Dates: Every Wednesday,Jan 15 - Mar 5

      (6 Weeks)

    • NO CLASS: Jan 22, Jan 29

    • Time: 9pm-10pm

    • Location: Triangle Dance Studio ( TDS/TMS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703 **BACK STUDIO

    • Instructors: Peiwei Cobo (under tutorship of Marisol Blanco)

  • ***NO EVALUATION NEEDED FOR AFROCUBAN CLASS REGISTRATION***

    Introduction to the music, cultural background & history of folkloric Yoruba dances.

    Classes are structured to be progressive based on specific Orisha & rhythm.

    Introduction to the music, cultural background & history of folkloric popular dances.

  • NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    Adults

    $105 by Jan 6

    $120 by Jan 13

    $135 After Jan 13

    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 Jan 6

    $90 by Jan 13

    $105 After Jan 13

Salsa Footwork(Shines) Class

    • Class Dates: Every Tuesdays, Jan 14 - Feb 25

      (6 weeks)

    • NO CLASS: Jan 21

      • Time: 8pm - 9 pm

      • Location: North Carolina Dance Institute, 5910 Duraleigh Rd #101, Raleigh, NC 27612

      • Instructors: Peiwei Cobo / Susan Mykalcio (TA)

    • ***NO EVALUATION NEEDED FOR SALSA FOOTWORK CLASS REGISTRATION***

      Core curriculum: Salsa on2 shines 6 weeks series with warmup, drills, combo that will include mambo, pachanga, chachacha, afrocuban & other fusion elements.

  • NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    Adults

    $105 by Jan 6

    $120 by Jan 13

    $135 After Jan 13

    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 Jan 6

    $90 by Jan 13

    $105 After Jan 13

Bachata Partnerwork - Level 1 Beginner

    • Class Dates: Every Tuesdays, Jan 14 - Feb 25

      (6 weeks)

    • NO CLASS: Jan 21

      • Time: 7pm - 8pm

      • Location: Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space), Studio 5 , 2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

      • Instructors: James Cobo / Nastia Belikov (TA) / Amber Ganey

    • ***NO EVALUATION NEEDED FOR BACHATA CLASS REGISTRATION***

      Core curriculum: Bachata basic, partnerwork, fun pattern introduction for little or non-experienced beginner bachata dancers.

  • NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    Adults:

    $120 Register by Jan 6

    $140 Register by Jan 13

    $160 Register after Jan 13

    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 Jan 6

    $115 Register by Jan 13

    $125 Register after Jan 13

    Partner:

    *****2 people, one lead & one follow register together

    ****No other discounts code applicable for this option

    $210 Register by Jan 6

    $240 Register by Jan 13

    $280 Register after Jan 13

Evaluation

    • Thursday, Jan 9

    • 7.30pm - 8.15pm

    • Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space), Back Studio, 2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

    • Except for Level 1 Beginner(Salsa & Bachata), Body Mechanics & Afrocuban Classes, all students MUST be evaluated for placement by instructors to attend higher level classes.

    • You DO NOT need evaluation to register for Level 1 Beginner(Salsa & Bachata) , Body Mechanics Class or Afrocuban class.

    • You MUST be evaluated and placed at class level within the last 4 weeks.

    • Partner is NOT required for semester class or evaluation.

    • Evaluation is FREE.

    • Evaluation is NOT A CLASS.

    • Dance shoes is NOT required, but recommended for students. Socks and or soft sole shoes preferred.

    • Attendees will be evaluated based on their current On2 salsa foundation, timing, rhythm, and technique individually and in partner work. For specific class requirements, please scroll down to for more information.

Have a Question for Class?

Don't worry! Most common questions are answered here in our FAQs page! If you can’t find your answer there please email us at: info@cobobrothers.com