Do you recognize this?

👉 You feel the music change, but you’re not always sure what exactly is happening, so you keep dancing and hope it fits.

👉 You know Timba has Afro-Cuban roots, but you don’t always know which rhythm you’re hearing or how to respond to it with your body.

👉 You’ve learned many steps and combinations, yet sometimes your dancing still feels disconnected from the music.

👉 You hear words, chants or calls in Timba songs, but their meaning remains unclear, and that makes you hesitant to interpret them.

👉 As a teacher, you feel the musical shifts, but explaining them clearly to students can be challenging.

👉 You want to use Afro-Cuban movement respectfully, but you’re not always sure when it’s appropriate - and when it’s not.

👉 You sense that going deeper into the roots would change everything…
but you don’t know where to start, or how to connect it all.

Timba is complex, and that’s part of why you love it.

But truly understanding the music?
That can feel a bit uncomfortable.

What is actually happening in the song?

What is the music asking from your body in this moment?

Many dancers feel the shift…
but aren’t sure how to respond.

Let us guide you

In an ideal social dance, you feel confident when the music changes. You understand what you hear, and your body knows how to respond.

You don’t dance on autopilot. And most importantly: you enjoy dancing the way you do.

You recognize the roots inside Timba. You understand when to use Afro-Cuban movement, and when not to.

And whether you dance or teach, you feel grounded, clear and respectful.

In this program, we open up the conversation around musicality and roots.

We share our knowledge in a transparent and accessible way: musical, cultural and practical.

Understanding Timba is like learning a language.
Once you know how what's behind the musical arrangements, everything becomes clearer and more enjoyable.
And your dancing changes naturally.

I'm ready!

After this program, you will:

✅ Dance Timba with more confidence, because you know how to respond to the musical changes.

✅ Feel calm and grounded when Afro-Cuban rhythms appear, because you recognize what you’re hearing.

✅ Know when and how to use Afro-Cuban movement (and when not to) so your dancing feels intentional and respectful.

✅ Have a clear understanding of Timba’s roots and rhythms, allowing you to dance (and teach) with more clarity, musicality and freedom.

This is the journey we’ll take together:

Module 1 - Roots & Rhythm: Discovering Timba

We start by giving you the historical, musical and cultural context you need to truly understand Timba.

You’ll explore where Timba comes from, how it developed, and why it sounds the way it does: so you’re no longer just dancing to the music, but understanding it.

Module 2 - Afro-Descendant Culture & the Rumba Complex

In this module, we dive into the cultural and spiritual roots of Afro-Cuban traditions in Cuba.

You’ll get to know the essence of Rumba and its three main styles, and understand how these expressions live inside Timba and give it its unique character.

Module 3 - Why Afro-Cuban Roots Matter

Here, we focus on feeling the music.

You’ll learn how to sense the energy of a song, recognize when something changes, and understand when it makes sense to incorporate Afro-Cuban movement.
Each rhythm carries its own energy, and when you move with intention, everything starts to flow more naturally.

Module 4 - Afro-Cuban Elements in Timba: Identification & Context

Using real song fragments, we’ll guide you in recognizing (through lyrics and rhythm) which Afro-Cuban context or tradition is present.

We connect these moments to traditional chants and rhythms, and introduce the basic movements associated with each one, so sound and movement start to make sense together.

Module 5 - Dancing Timba with Afro-Cuban Influence

In this module, we focus on application.

You’ll learn how to combine Afro-Cuban dances and movements with Timba in a way that flows naturally within the salsa count. Without forcing it, and without losing musical coherence.

Module 6 - Let’s Dance! Afro-Timba Musicality Choreography

As a final integration, you’ll learn one Afro-Timba musicality choreography.

This piece is designed as a celebration! A way to bring together everything you’ve learned and experience how roots, rhythm and musicality come together in movement.

What’s included in the program

3 months full access to the Afro-Timba Musicality
All content available in English & Spanish, with subtitles

✅ 6 structured modules with step-by-step video lessons

You’ll follow a clear learning path from Timba’s energy to its Afro-Cuban roots, without overwhelm or confusion.

✅ In-depth musical analysis of 15+ Timba songs

We break down songs to help you recognize Rumba, Yoruba, Congo and Abakuá elements inside the music - by rhythm, lyrics and structure.

✅ Practical movement labs to apply Afro-Cuban roots in Timba

Learn how to translate what you hear into movement that makes sense with the music, timing and salsa count.

✅ One Afro-Timba musicality choreography

A final choreography to integrate and enjoy everything you’ve learned.

Understanding the roots changes the way you dance.

🎁 And this is not all…

When you join this program during this launch, you also receive the following bonuses, designed to support your learning and help you go deeper into the roots.

CDC Rumba & Afro-Cuban Membership (3 Months Access)

During the program, you also get 3 months of full access to our CDC platform, so you can explore the roots at your own rhythm.

This includes:

5 Congo courses
8 Orisha (Yoruba) courses
5 Rumba courses
Abakuá Level 1

These courses give you extra context, depth and reference points that support what you’re learning inside the Afro-Timba Musicality Program.

You don’t need to watch everything.
You simply have the space to explore what resonates.

3 Live Group Sessions with Yohan & Elaine

You’ll receive 3 live group sessions via Zoom with Elaine & Yohan during the program.

These sessions are for:

Asking questions
Clarifying musical concepts
Getting guidance on interpretation
Sharing reflections and insights

Doing this together creates motivation, accountability and connection.

All sessions will be recorded, so you can watch them back if you can’t attend live.

Community Access & Mobile Apps

You’ll be part of our online community, where you can:

Connect with other dancers and teachers
Share progress and insights
Stay inspired throughout the program

You’ll also get access to our mobile apps (iOS & Android), so you can train anytime, anywhere: at home, in the studio, or on the go.

Who is this program for?

✅ For dancers who are new to Timba or Afro-Cuban styles
and want a clear, guided way to understand the music, the rhythms, and the roots - step by step.

✅ For experienced Timba dancers
who already dance and social regularly, but feel there’s more happening in the music that they want to understand and express.

✅ For dance teachers
who want to deepen their musical and cultural knowledge, so they can explain Timba, Afro-Cuban rhythms and transitions with more clarity and confidence.

👉 This program is especially valuable if you dance or teach Timba, Cuban Salsa, Afro-Cuban or Rumba, and you want to move beyond steps - toward musicality, intention and understanding.

👉 You don’t need prior Afro-Cuban training. We guide you from the basics to deeper layers in a clear and accessible way.

Flexible membership

Unlimited access and cancel any time. No surprises, no hidden costs.

QUARTERLY

€169

✓ Afro-Timba Musicality Program

✓ Unlimited access to 19 Afro-Cuban courses

✓ Classes in English & Spanish

✓ Mobile Apps (iOS & Android)

✓ Community Feature

✓ Monthly Group Coaching Sessions with Y&E

Start your transformation

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior experience in Timba or Afro-Cuban dance?

Some experience with Timba (or Cuban salsa) is recommended so you can recognize the music and movements we talk about.
You don’t need to be an expert: this program is designed to clarify what you already hear and feel.

Afro-Cuban and Rumba we teach from the basics.

Is this program for dancers or for teachers?

Both.
If you’re a dancer, this program will help you understand the music and dance with more intention.
If you’re a teacher, it will give you cultural and musical context to explain rhythms more clearly and confidently.

Is this a dance technique or choreography program?

This program focuses mainly on musicality, understanding the roots, rhythm recognition and interpretation.

In module 5 you'll learn how to mix the Afro-Cuban moves with Timba and there is one Afro-Timba musicality choreography at the end as a way to integrate everything you’ve learned.

As a bonus you'll also get 3 months access to our Afro-Cuban and Rumba courses where you can learn the techniques step by step.

In which language is the program taught?

All videos are available in English and Spanish, with subtitles included.

How long do I have access to the program?

You receive 3 months of full access to:

The Afro-Timba Musicality Program
The Roots Membership (platform)
The community
The mobile apps

This is designed as a shared journey - learning together creates focus, motivation and momentum.

What is included in the Roots Membership bonus?

As part of the launch bonus, you’ll get access to selected Roots courses, including:

5 Congo courses
8 Orisha (Yoruba) courses
5 Rumba courses
Abakuá Level 1

This supports and deepens everything you learn in the program.

What are the live group sessions like?

You’ll receive 3 live group sessions with Elaine & Yohan during the program.
These sessions are for:

Asking questions
Clarifying musical concepts
Getting guidance on interpretation
Sharing reflections and insights

All sessions are recorded in case you can’t attend live.

Do I need to follow the program live or at specific times?

No.
All content is pre-recorded, so you can move at your own pace within the 3-month access period.
The live sessions are optional, but highly recommended. Of course the live sessions will be recorded and added in the program after.

What happens after the 3 months?

Your enrollment gives you full access for 3 months to:

The Afro-Timba Musicality Program
All 19 Afro-Cuban foundation courses inside the Roots Membership
The private community
The mobile apps

After the 3 months, here’s what happens:

The Afro-Timba Musicality Program expires, since it’s a guided 3-month experience.
Your membership continues automatically, so you can keep learning, practicing, and exploring the Roots courses, unless you choose to cancel.
If you feel complete and don’t want to stay, you can cancel anytime before the 3 months end, and nothing continues.
If you want to stay inside the community and keep learning, you’re welcome to remain a CDC Member.

No pressure, no guilt. Just the freedom to choose what feels right for you.

Ready to join?

Think of this as an investment in your dancing, your musicality, and your understanding of Timba.

You’re joining a 3-month guided program, where you’ll explore Afro-Timba musicality step by step, with structure, guidance, and time to truly integrate what you learn.

This program lives inside our membership platform, which means you’re not learning in isolation.

What this means for you

For 3 months, you get full access to:

✔️ The Afro-Timba Musicality Program
✔️ The Roots Membership (19 Afro-Cuban & Rumba courses)
✔️ The community space

✔️ The monthly group coaching sessions
✔️ The mobile apps

What happens after 3 months

✔️ The Afro-Timba Musicality Program closes after the 3-month journey
✔️ If you enjoy the platform and want to keep learning, you’re welcome to stay as a member and continue with the Roots courses, community & live coaching sessions
✔️ If you feel complete, you can simply cancel - no pressure, no hard feelings

We believe learning works best when it’s alive, shared, and ongoing - but the choice is always yours.

This program supports you in developing:

✔️ A clear musical foundation
✔️ A deeper connection to the music you dance to
✔️ More confidence, intention, and joy on the dance floor

If you’ve been feeling that there’s more inside Timba that you want to understand...
this is your moment to explore it.

I'm in - let's do this together

Stop guessing what the music is asking from you

Do you recognize this?

Let us guide you

After this program, you will:

After this program, you will:

This is the journey we’ll take together:

Module 1 - Roots & Rhythm: Discovering Timba

Module 2 - Afro-Descendant Culture & the Rumba Complex

Module 3 - Why Afro-Cuban Roots Matter

Module 4 - Afro-Cuban Elements in Timba: Identification & Context

Module 5 - Dancing Timba with Afro-Cuban Influence

Module 6 - Let’s Dance! Afro-Timba Musicality Choreography

What’s included in the program

🎁 And this is not all…

CDC Rumba & Afro-Cuban Membership (3 Months Access)

CDC Rumba & Afro-Cuban Membership (3 Months Access)

3 Live Group Sessions with Yohan & Elaine

3 Live Group Sessions with Yohan & Elaine

Community Access & Mobile Apps

Community Access & Mobile Apps

Who is this program for?

Flexible membership

Frequently Asked Questions

What this means for you

What happens after 3 months

This program supports you in developing:

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