Peruvian dance is the result of several  vibrant cultural encounters; Incan, Spanish and African traditions have all combined and this melange has ripened over the centuries. 

The dance is home to this cultural mix and gives class participants that opportunity to experience the thousand-year-old mystique and energy of the Incan culture, the grace and posture of the Iberian Peninsula, as well as the captivating rhythms of Africa.

Through careful, clear explanations and a fun group dynamic, students discover the great diversity of the traditional dance repertoire. These dances reflect today’s Peruvian culture and sensibilities.

Peruvian dance is divided into two wider categories:

• The dances of the earth: these illustrate agricultural and religious life as well as Peru’s history and the daily life of the Peruvian people.
• The dances of light: these depict love, seduction and love of life. 

During classes we work on rhythm, the techniques for different steps, and learn various choreographies and positions. There is also a focus on couple and group dancing, and, most importantly, dancing for fun. With its convivial and lively atmosphere, this class is for anyone who is willing to learn and open to other cultures.