Summer 2024 Salsa Semester

Starting May 15-16-17 week (6-8 weeks series)

Learn Salsa On2 Dancing with us!

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 

We are so excited to see you in the studio! Our Salsa Semester Class has been one the longest, most successful salsa On2 dance classes in the Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill Triangle region. And our company has helped cultivate some of the best dancers locally in North Carolina, and in the world. We are group of passionate instructors, teaching assistants & dancers who can’t wait to share the love for dance with you! Learn salsa dancing with us by registering below!

Wednesday - Thursday semester classes are located at:

Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space)

Back Studio & Studio 4, 2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

Friday Afrocuban class is located at:

NCDI (North Carolina Dance Institute)

5910 Duraleigh Rd #101, Raleigh, NC 27612

Your Salsa On2 Classes

Our 8-week Salsa Semester Class is structured around a comprehensive syllabus of Salsa On2 dance partner work foundations. You will learn Salsa On2 rhythm, salsa music structure & pattern, partner connection, body & arm engagement, weight transfer, spin technique, etc. Partner not required! Interested in learning how to latin dance and want to find latin dance class in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel-Hill? You’ve found the right latin dance school!

Salsa Semester Promotion & Perks

FREE Entry to ALL Thursday Parties

All of our Level 1 Beginner students 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 Semester, 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.

Evaluation & General Information

    • Thursday, May 9th

    • 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 & Body Mechanics, 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 or and or Body Mechanics 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.

    • Register now for your desired level and we will adjust the price for you after evaluation.

    • Or register for evaluation and we will send you registration fee that matches your price.

Class Schedule

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

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

Class Offerings & Registration

Level 1 Beginner

    • Class Dates: Every Thursday, May 16 - July 11 (8 weeks)

    • NO CLASS 4th of JULY

    • Time:

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

      • 2nd Session: 8.30pm-9.30pm at Studio 4

    • 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)

  • ***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 TO LEVEL 1:

    We've enhanced our Level 1 class 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 May 6

    $175 Register by May 13

    $185 Register after May 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 May 6

    $115 Register by May 13

    $125 Register after May 13

    Partner:

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

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

    $250 Register by May 6

    $305 Register by May 13

    $320 Register after May 13

Level 1 Intermediate

    • Class Dates: Every Thursday, May 16 - July 11 (8 weeks)

    • NO CLASS 4th of JULY

    • Time: 7.05pm - 8.05pm

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

    • Instructors: Peiwei Cobo / Kevin Ramirez / Diana Williams

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

    New Intro to Salsa Musicality is added to Level 1 Beg-Int

    We've enhanced our Level 1 Beg-Int class 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, 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 rhythm and consistently be on time to attend class.

  • NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    Adults:

    $160 Register by May 6

    $175 Register by May 13

    $190 Register after May 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 May 6

    $115 Register by May 13

    $125 Register after May 13

Level 1 Advanced

    • Class Dates: Every Thursday, May 6 - July 11 (8 weeks)

    • NO CLASS 4th of JULY

    • Time: 8.10pm - 9.10pm

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

    • Instructors: James Cobo & Amber Ganey

  • ***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 May 6

    $175 Register by May 13

    $190 Register after May 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 May 6

    $115 Register by May 13

    $125 Register after May 13

Level 2

    • Class Dates: Every Wednesday, May 15 - July 10 (8 weeks)

    • NO CLASS JULY 3rd

    • Time: 7pm-8pm

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

    • Instructors: James & Peiwei Cobo + TBD TAs

  • ***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 May 6

    $175 Register by May 13

    $190 Register after May 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 May 6

    $115 Register by May 13

    $125 Register after May 13

Body Mechanics

    • Class Dates: Every Wednesday, May 15 - June 26(6 Weeks)

    • NO CLASS MAY 22

    • Time: 8pm – 9pm

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

    • Instructors: Peiwei Cobo

  • Core Curriculum:

    Technical & mechanical breakdown of salsa foundational movements that includes:

    Salsa base lower body movement, weight transfer, hip direction, pivot in turns , salsa base footworks, spotting in turns, 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 May 6

    $120 by May 13

    $135 After March 13

Afrocuban

    • Class Dates: Every Friday, May 17 - June 21 (6 Weeks)

    • Time: 7pm-8pm

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

    • Instructors: Peiwei Cobo (under master student program of Marisol Blanco)

  • Core Curriculum:

    Technical & mechanical breakdown of salsa foundational movements that includes:

    Salsa base lower body movement, weight transfer, hip direction, pivot in turns , salsa base footworks, spotting in turns, 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 May 6

    $120 by May 13

    $135 After May 13

Evaluation

    • Thursday, May 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, 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, 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.

    • Register now for your desired level and we will adjust the price for you after evaluation.

    • Or register for evaluation and we will send you registration fee that matches your price.