Instructional Programs
Enrich your workout with Instructional Programs (IP’s), which are those offered in a multiple-week packaged format. These programs, which advance in level of difficulty or skill as the series progresses, require pre-registration. IP program fees vary depending upon class type.
If you are interested in participating in our Instructional Programs (Latin Dance, Couples Latin Rhythm, and/or Belly dancing), please e-mail ylevy@med.miami.edu to be placed onto the waiting list for the next multi-week series.
Dance Classes
We will be soon offering several dance classes including Belly Dance, Belly Dance for Emotional Wellbeing, Couple Latin Rhythms, Beginner's Latin Dance and Intermediate/Advanced Latin Dance. Participation in these courses are first-come, first-serve and are open to everyone.
NO MEMBERSHIP required to participate in these programs
Belly Dance
6 Week Course
Not available
Belly Dance for Emotional Wellbeing
6 Week Course
Not available
Latin Dance (Beginners)
4 Week Course
Not available
Latin Dance (Int./Adv.)
4 Week Course
Not available
Class Descriptions
Beginners Latin Dance - This is a multi-week course, which requires pre-registration. Appropriate for singles, this course is perfect for those who have no previous experience with Latin Dancing. Learn the basic movements for dancing Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Cumbia. We practice the basic couples hold and turns, but it is not necessary to register in couples.
Intermediate/Advanced Latin Dancing - This is a multi-week course, which requires pre-registration. The course is for those who already know the basics about moving to Latin Rhythms. We will review basic steps for Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Cumbia. Learn more complex turns for Salsa and Merengue. Have fun trying out diverse Latin Rhythms such as Norteñas, Punta, Tango, and Bomba.
Couples Latin Rhythms - This exciting multi-week course requires pre-registration. This Instructional Program consists of bi-weekly 90 - minute sessions taught by a professional dancer/choreographer. Have an amazing time while you and your partner learn salsa, merengue, cha-cha and more. This course focuses on basic Latin dance moves for couples and no previous dance experience is required. If you have no partner in mind, please contact us to be placed into the waiting list and we will do our best to match you up with another individual who is interested in participating in the same class.
Beginner’s Belly dance - This is a multi-week course, requires pre-registration. An introductory course to Middle Eastern Dance. No previous experience necessary. We will learn the basic movements of Belly Dance, including head, ribs, and hip isolations, hip thrusts, lifts, drops, and circles. We will also learn how to put basic movements, steps, and arms together to accompanying music, as well as the principles of collective improvisation. By the end of the course we will have our own Belly Dancing troupe!
Belly Dance for Emotional Wellbeing - This is a multi-week course, which requires pre-registration. An introductory course to Middle Eastern Dance. No previous experience necessary. Besides all the basic steps and movements of Belly Dance, this class will accentuate the Wellness Center’s philosophy of mind-spirit-body experience. We will focus on the emotional benefits of Belly Dance by utilizing this sensual dancing experience to nourish our body image, confidence, and self-esteem.
