Latin up your life

09/07/2026

Salsa and Cumbia classes starting this Friday, September 11! Still time to register!

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Cumbia is a popular Latin dance similar to Salsa but more carefree and relaxed. Because of its infectious, simple rhythm, people have been dancing Cumbia for more than eight decades! You will learn the basics and foundations of Cumbia, along with turns and patterns. This class is great for those who...

08/26/2026

Thank you for attending our social yesterday evening.

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08/25/2026

Dance social tonight! Come a little early so we can start the lesson right at 6:30pm.

Parking in the back. Come in the red door in the back by the parking lot.

Bring exact change or pay by Venmo.

Don't forget to bring water!!

Location: The Shop - 901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

08/11/2026

Upcoming dance classes and events!

Aug 25 - Latin dance social - 6:30-8:30pm - The Shop in downtown Dsm

Sept 11 - Oct 16 -Multi-level Salsa classes - 7-8pm - in Valley
Junction

Sept 11 - Oct 16 - Cumbia - 8-9pm - in Valley Junction

Sept 29 - Latin dance social - 6:30-8:30pm - The Shop in downtown Dsm

Oct 27 - Latin dance social - 6:30-8:30pm - The Shop in downtown Dsm

Nov 5 - Dec 17 - Salsa 1&2- 7-8pm - in Valley Junction

Nov 5 - Dec 17 - Advanced Salsa - 8-9pm - in Valley Junction

Dec 4 - Latin dance social - 6:30 - 8pm - in Valley Junction

Click link for Valley Junction classes

07/28/2026

See you all tonight at the Shop (901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309)

Park in the back, between the Shop and Malo. Enter in the back by the parking lot.

If you are not paying by Venmo please bring exact change.

Bring water!

12/18/2025

Happy Holidays!

11/06/2025

Looking to do some Latin dancing on Sunday, November 9?

10/02/2025

We are once again holding a Rueda event. Check out the events section and sign up now!

09/18/2025

Upcoming classes and events!

Downtown at the Shop on Cherry St.
Rueda social - Oct. 7 - 6:30-8:30pm
Salsa Shines - Oct. 14 - 6:30 - 7:30pm
Intro to Rueda - Oct. 14 - 7:30 -8:30pm
Latin dance social - Oct 28 - 6:30 - 8:30pm
Rueda social - Nov. 11 - 6:30 - 8:30pm

In Ankeny at the Lakeside Center
Salsa On2 - Oct. 23 - Nov. 13 - 6:30-7:30pm
Salsa Shines - Oct. 23 - Nov. 13 - 7:30 - 8:30pm
Intro to Cha Cha Cha - Dec. 4 - 18 - 6:30 - 7:30pm
Intro to Zouk - Dec. 4 - 18 - 7:30 - 8:30pm

In Valley Junction at the activity center - 2026
Multi-level Salsa - 7 - 8pm - Jan 9 - Feb 13
Multi-level Bachata - 8 - 9pm - Jan 9 -Feb 13

Multi-level Salsa - 7 - 8pm - Feb 27 - April 3
Multi-level Bachata - 8 - 9pm - Feb 27 - April 3

Multi-level Cumbia - 7 - 8pm - April 10 - 24
Beginner Cha Cha Cha - 8 - 9pm - April 10 - 24

09/12/2025

Introduction to Salsa on2 September 30. Must register by September 16. Please let me know if you have any questions about the class. Have a wonderful weekend!