About the Class
14 September–13 December (on sale midday, 24 June, or 23 June for Friends)
Age:14+
£130 (Conc. £115) - 13 Week Course
This All Levels class is designed to teach students the fundamentals of popular Latin dances such as salsa, merengue and bachata whilst also improving their overall fitness.
You will learn fun routines while gaining core strength, muscle tone, flexibility and improved balance and coordination. Additionally, dancing is a stress-reliever that can boost confidence and enhance mood, contributing to a healthier and happier lifestyle. Latin Fit is a great way to get moving while having fun!
Your instructor Yamil Cuedo Ferrera is a professional Cuban dancer and choreographer and will provide a dynamic, supportive and fun environment to encourage students to push themselves to achieve more.
Please wear comfortable clothing and trainers. Don’t forget to bring your bottle of water!
Meet the Teachers
Yamil Cuedo Ferrera
Yamil was a lead dancer for five years with the professional Cuban company Ballet Folklorico Cutumba until he came to live in Scotland in March 2009.
Prior to Cutumba, he danced with La Ceiba and Sangre y Tradicion as first dancer. He has performed Cuban popular and Afro folkloric dances for over 20 years and has been teaching in Cuba and in Great Britain since 2007.
He comes from Santiago de Cuba where the tradition of Afro-Cuban music and dance is still very much alive, and Cuban Salsa, Son and other popular dances such as Cha-cha-cha are still as popular as ever.
His teaching style is fun, energetic and creative. He is sure to leave you feeling recharged and alive!
How to prepare
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
Don’t forget your bottle of water!
As we move into the colder months of our changeable Scottish weather, please wear layers to the class to keep sufficiently warm during, as we are still continuing to ensure ventilation in our studios.
Join us in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket!