Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
- Wednesdays7:00 PM – 8:00 PMNov 4, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026
- Wednesdays8:00 PM – 9:00 PMNov 4, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026
Cuban Salsa Classes at Adelante Studios: Three Detailed Levels
Choosing among these Cuban salsa classes depends on what you already know: the listing describes a start-from-scratch class, an advanced-beginner/improver option and an intermediate class. Although it also refers to four progressive levels, it gives names and curricula for only three.
Choose by experience, not by partner
The listing identifies three classes a reader can assess: Level 1 for people with little or no dance experience; Level 1.5 for dancers who have completed Level 1 or already have some Cuban salsa experience; and Level 2 for those comfortable with the fundamentals. It also mentions four progressive levels, but supplies no name or curriculum for a fourth option.
That distinction matters for newcomers and returning dancers alike: the classes are not simply one lesson at three different speeds. Each level names different steps and skills, and the 7 p.m. beginner and improver choices run at the same time. The intermediate class is scheduled for the following hour.
Further reading: Cuban Salsa Group Dance Classes & Cultural Exchange, Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Level 1 pairs basics with social-dance skills
The four-week beginner curriculum starts with rhythm and musicality, coordination and balance, basic Cuban salsa steps and turn patterns, partnerwork and connection, and fundamental Casino movements. It also includes lead-and-follow technique, social-dance etiquette, floorcraft, partner safety and confidence.
The description says students will practice dancing rather than only watch demonstrations. That makes Level 1 a fit for someone new to dance who wants the fundamentals taught alongside the practical skills of moving with a partner on a social dance floor.
Further reading: Cuban Salsa Group Dance Classes & Cultural Exchange, Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Named patterns mark the next steps
Level 1.5 builds from Casino basics through Exhíbela, Dile Que No, Guapea and Enchufla-based patterns. Its listed material also includes transitions between closed and open positions, variations and combinations. Rueda practice emphasizes responsiveness between partners, leading and following, spatial awareness and kinesthetic awareness; the stated goal is to prepare dancers for the intermediate level.
Level 2 builds on the earlier fundamentals and adds Vacílala and Paséala variations, linear and lateral Guapea footwork, more complex combinations, leading and following, styling and body movement, Salsa Suelta footwork, musicality and social-dancing skills. These named topics give dancers who already know the basics a clearer way to judge whether the intermediate class is the right next step.
Further reading: Cuban Salsa Group Dance Classes & Cultural Exchange, Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
What the listing says about the instructors
The event description says classes are taught by male and female instructors, allowing students to see both sides of a partnership. It attributes more than 26 years of Cuban salsa teaching in New York City to the Fuákata instructors and says their background includes training, performance and travel to Cuba to deepen their knowledge and connections in the Cuban dance community.
The listing names Arelys, Evelyn, Nayelli, Nikki, Svetlana, Javier, Mark, Nick and Chris, alongside the Fuákata Crew. It does not say which instructors teach each level.
Further reading: Cuban Salsa Group Dance Classes & Cultural Exchange, Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Two class choices share the earlier hour
On each listed Wednesday, Level 1 and Level 1.5 overlap from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Level 2 follows from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. They are separate level choices, not one continuous two-hour class.
Wednesdays, November 4–25, 2026 · Adelante Studios — Grand Ballroom
- Absolute Beginner Cuban Salsa — Level 1
- Advanced Beginner / Improver Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino — Level 1.5
- Intermediate Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino — Level 2
Plan around the class you want
Four Wednesdays in November
The series runs Wednesdays, November 4–25, 2026. Level 1 and Level 1.5 are listed for 7:00–8:00 p.m.; Level 2 is listed for 8:00–9:00 p.m. Times are given in Eastern time (EST).
Beginner offer, drop-in and payment
The first-class offer is $15 for first-time members and their guests. The regular drop-in price is $30. A four-class beginner package is listed at $75, against a stated regular price of $105. The listing encourages advance payment but does not say it is required.
Listed payment options are credit card through Fuákata’s Square checkout, Venmo at @Chris-Rogicki, Cash App at $FuakataSalsaNYC, Zelle at [email protected], or cash on site.
Ask about level or practical details
For help choosing a class or other questions, the listing gives Chris’s email, [email protected], and phone number, 908-601-3415. It does not state a booking deadline or cancellation and refund terms.
Find the Grand Ballroom
Adelante Studios, Floor 2
The listed destination is Adelante Studios, 25 W 31st Street, Floor 2, New York, NY 10001. The event description places the studio between Broadway and Fifth Avenue and identifies the class location as the Grand Ballroom, with a 3,000-square-foot dance floor.
The listing names the B, D, F, M, N, Q and R trains at 34th St–Herald Square, and PATH service at 33rd Street. Map links can calculate directions from your starting point. The listing does not provide parking or accessibility details; contact Chris to ask about entry or access arrangements.
Before you make a plan
Can I come without a dance partner?
Yes. The listing says partners rotate during class, so you can practice with different people without bringing a partner.
Who qualifies for the $15 first-class offer?
It is listed for first-time members and their guests. The regular drop-in price is $30, and the four-class beginner package is $75.
Which class is intended for someone who has never danced?
Level 1 is described for people with little or no dance experience. Level 1.5 is for dancers with some Cuban salsa experience or who have completed Level 1; Level 2 assumes comfort with the fundamentals.
Location & Google Maps
Adelante Studios
25 W 31st Street, Floor 2, New York, NY 10001
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