Spring 2025 Salsa & Bachata Semester
Starting April 8-10 (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***
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Tuesday, 8pm - 9pm
Class Location: North Carolina Dance Institute
5910 Duraleigh Rd #101, Raleigh, NC 27612
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Tuesday, 7pm - 8pm
Class Location: Triangle Dance Studios(TMS or Triangle Meeting Space),
2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
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
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Thursday, April 3rd
7.30pm - 8.15pm at Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space), Back Studio, 2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
Must register online
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Evaluation is not required to attend Level 1 Beginner (Salsa or Bachata), Body Mechanics, or Afro Cuban class.
Students must be evaluated within 4 weeks of each semester to attend L1 Int, L1 adv or L2.
Attendees are evaluated based on On2 salsa foundation, timing, rhythm, individual and partner work technique.
Evaluation is FREE.
Evaluation is NOT A CLASS. Students are evaluated based on their current dance ability.
Available class spots are limited and based on paid registrations.
Dance shoes are not required, but recommended. All students MUST WEAR SHOES (soft sole shoes preferred)
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
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Class Dates: Every Thursday, April 10 - May 29
(8 weeks)
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 / Diana Williams(TA) / Susan Mykalcio(TA) / Nastia Belikov(TA)
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***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.
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NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Adults:
$140 Register by March 31
$175 Register by April 7
$185 Register after April 7
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 March 31
$115 Register by April 7
$125 Register after April 7
Partner:
*****2 people, one lead & one follow register together
****No other discounts code applicable for this option
$250 Register by March 31
$305 Register by April 7
$320 Register after April 7
Salsa Partnerwork - Level 1 Intermediate
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Class Dates: Every Thursday, April 10 - May 29
(8 weeks)
Time: 7.05pm - 8.05pm
Location: Triangle Dance Studio (TDS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703) **Downstairs Studio
Instructors: Peiwei Cobo / / Susan Mykalcio(TA)
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***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.
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NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Adults:
$160 Register by March 31
$175 Register by April 7
$190 Register after April 7
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 March 31
$115 Register by April 7
$125 Register after April 7
Salsa Partnerwork - Level 1 Advanced
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Class Dates: Every Thursday, April 10 - May 29
(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 / Nastia Belikov(TA)
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***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.
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NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Adults:
$160 Register by March 31
$175 Register by April 7
$190 Register after April 7
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 March 31
$115 Register by April 7
$125 Register after April 7
Salsa Partnerwork - Level 2
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Class Dates: Every Wednesday, April 9 - May 14
(6 weeks)
Time: 7pm-8pm
Location: Triangle Dance Studio ( TDS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703 **BACK STUDIO
Instructors: James & Peiwei Cobo
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***EVALUATION or INSTRUCTOR PLACEMENT REQUIRED***
***This class is a small group 6 week private session***
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 through L1 Adv fundamental dance principles and combinations, and are comfortable with multiple right & left turns, Intermediate - advanced shines, weight transfer & basic body isolation and dance mechanics.
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NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Adults:
$160 Register by March 31
$175 Register by April 7
$190 Register after April 7
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 March 31
$115 Register by April 7
$125 Register after April 7
Body Mechanics
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Class Dates: Every Wednesday, April 9 - May 14
(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 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.
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NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Adults
$105 by March 31
$120 by April 7
$135 After April 7
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 March 31
$90 by April 7
$105 After April 7
Afrocuban
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Class Dates: Every Wednesday, April 9 - May 14
(6 Weeks)
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)
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***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.
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NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Adults
$105 by March 31
$120 by April 7
$135 After April 7
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 March 31
$90 by April 7
$105 After April 7
Salsa Footwork(Shines) Class
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Class Dates: Every Tuesdays, April 8 - May 13 (6 weeks)
Time: 8pm - 9 pm
Location: North Carolina Dance Institute, 5910 Duraleigh Rd #101, Raleigh, NC 27612
Instructors: Peiwei Cobo / Diana Williams (TA)
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***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.
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NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Adults
$105 by March 31
$120 by April 7
$135 After April 7
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 March 31
$90 by April 7
$105 After April 7
Bachata Partnerwork - Level 1 Beg/Int
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Class Dates: Every Tuesdays, April 8 - May 13
(6 weeks)
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
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***NO EVALUATION NEEDED FOR BACHATA CLASS REGISTRATION***
Core curriculum: Bachata basic, partnerwork, fun pattern introduction for little or non-experienced beginner bachata dancers.
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NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
Adults:
$120 Register by March 31
$140 Register by April 7
$160 Register after April 7
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 March 31
$115 Register by April 7
$125 Register after April 7
Partner:
*****2 people, one lead & one follow register together
****No other discounts code applicable for this option
$210 Register by March 31
$240 Register by April 7
$280 Register after April 7
Evaluation
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Thursday, April 3rd
7.30pm - 8.15pm
Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space), Back Studio, 2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
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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