Dance anywhere, anytime.
Dance anywhere, anytime.



Dance anywhere, anytime.


















Learn Cuban dance styles. Right from your home.

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Your Struggle, Our Motivation

Your Struggle, Our Motivation

At CDC Dance Academy, you’re guided by expert dancers who make learning Afro-Cuban dances fun.


We offer in depth and easy-to-follow lessons that fit your level, on your time - so you can skip the packed classes and inflexible schedules, all from the comfort of your own home.


So, who’s teaching you?


Hi there! We’re Yohan and Elaine, international dance teachers and founders of CDC Dance Academy. Check out the "About Us" page and get to know us better. 🤗


Whether you're learning or teaching - We’ve got your back. Or rather, your steps. You focus on dancing; we'll guide every step.

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What You Get With Us

  • Practical learning: clear and detailed step-by-step breakdowns. 

  • All levels, all welcome: our lessons are built for all dancers; salsa starters wanting more, seasoned dancers looking to improve their moves or teachers learning how to teach. 

  • Structured yet flexible: dance at your pace, without the overwhelm and make progress in weeks, not months.

  • Access anywhere: your personal dance studio is now wherever you are.

  • Learn the ‘what’ and 'why' behind the (Afro-)Cuban dances you're mastering for an authentic Cuban dance experience.

  • See real improvements in your technique, style & interpretation with videos that don’t just skim the surface.

  • Monthly content updates: stay inspired and challenged with two times new 45-minute video lessons added every month.

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On-The-Go Learning

Cuban dance styles from your own living room? It’s now just a click away.


Pick your course and watch from your favourite screen.

FREE Video

FREE Video

Learn our favourite Rumba Guaguanco "welcome step" in 7 minutes. 💃🏼 🕺🏼

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Some Of Our Courses

"Great pedagogy and methodology for teaching"

"Amazing I just finished Columbia Level 1 and can't wait to start Level 2! Great pedagogy and methodology for teaching."

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Flexible Memberships

Monthly or quarterly: choose what fits you best. Unlimited access and cancel any time. No surprises, no hidden costs.


TIP: You can easily change your subscription plan from monthly to quarterly directly from your account page. When you make this change, we'll provide credit for any unused time on your current monthly plan and apply it as a discount to the new quarterly plan cost!






Choose your plan:

RUMBA & AFRO-CUBAN monthly

  • $47 a month

  • Unlimited access to 250+ Rumba & Afro-Cuban classes

  • Monthly content updates: 2 times new 45-minute video lessons added every month

  • Classes in English & Spanish

Classes are uploaded every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

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RUMBA & AFRO-CUBAN quarterly

  • $119 for 3 months (safe $22)

  • Unlimited access to 250+ Rumba & Afro-Cuban classes

  • Monthly content updates: 2 times new 45-minute video lessons added every month

  • Classes in English & Spanish

Classes are uploaded every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What skill levels are the courses designed for?

Our courses are designed for dancers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you're just starting to explore Afro-Cuban dance or you're looking to refine your technique and interpretations, our lessons are designed to guide you step-by-step.


We begin with the history behind the dances and foundational techniques, and as you progress, we introduce more advanced steps, variations, and dynamic choreographies. This allows you to build your skills at your own pace.

What is included in a subscription plan?

A subscription gives you unlimited access to all courses on the platform (except Abakuá L2), including over 250 Rumba and Afro-Cuban dance classes.


You also get access to two new 45-minute video lessons added every month, and all content is available in both English and Spanish.

Can I cancel any time?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. Simply go to your account settings, and you can stop the auto-renewal for future payments.

• Log in to your account and go to the Dashboard
• Click on Purchases
• Scroll to Active Plan and click Manage
• Click End Membership


Please note that if you cancel during a billing cycle, you will still have access until the end of that period.

What language do you teach in?

All courses are available in both English and Spanish.

Are the courses available to buy separately?

Yes, you can rent individual courses for a full year, allowing you to focus on specific styles​.

How can I change from a monthly to biannual membership?

  1. Log into your account

  2. Navigate to the membership section

  3. Select the option to change your plan

  4. Choose the biannual plan

  5. Complete the checkout process

When you make this change, we'll provide credit for any unused time on your current monthly plan and apply it as a discount to the new biannual plan cost.

Can I use my mobile phone?

Yes, the website is mobile-friendly, so you can access all courses directly from your mobile phone. We don't have our own Mobile App yet, but hopefully in the near future!