Kate Mora Woods
Instructor · Grand Rapids, MI · dancing 30 yrs · teaching 15 yrs
Cuban dance is a vibe! I will bring you into this vibe and ensure you connect with the culture, the music, and each other. I lead a community, not just a dance team. I've been dancing since I was in elementary school, but found Latin dance as an adult needing an escape. Shortly after, I experienced my first time dancing to Cuban music with other Cuban dancers and I was hooked. The Cuban styles are more grounded and improvisational and this felt better in my body. Since that time I have dedicated my dance training to learning and studying across the world with experts in Son Cubano, Casino, Cha
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From $80 - a starting point; every booking is agreed one at a time.
In their own words
How long have you been dancing?
30
How long have you been teaching?
15
What do you teach?
Group and private classes, workshops, and special events.
Who do you teach?
Absolute beginners, Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, Performance teams
In what formats?
Group classes, Private lessons, Workshops
Do you teach kids?
no
Do you have a studio?
yes
If so - which studio?
Arts in Motion Studio, Grand Rapids, MI
Are you part of any organizations, teams or companies?
Mi Tumbao GR Casineras and Zunzun Dance Team
Have you competed?
no
What languages do you teach in?
English and broken Spanish
How far will you travel to teach?
Anywhere
Private lesson rate (optional)
$60
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