# Event Details - **Event Name**: Intermediate Cumbia with Mireille - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: 4-Week Series | Tuesdays at 7:30 PM | AUGUST 18 – SEPTEMBER 8About this Event4-Week Series | Tuesdays at 7:30 PMAUGUST 18 – SEPTEMBER 8Take Your Cumbia to the Next LevelReady to level up your “Step of the Soul”? Join us for a high-energy, Intermediate Cumbia series designed to take you beyond the basics and inject flavor, intricate patterns, and advanced musicality into your dance. If you are comfortable with the basic rhythm and ready to challenge your footwork and partner work, this class is for you!Prerequisite: Completion of the Beginner Cumbia series (or equivalent foundational experience) is required.4-Week Intermediate Cumbia Series ProgramWeek 1 – Intermediate Foundations & Complex TimingQuick review of basic steps (Tropical and Sonidera) and rhythm checkIntroduction to syncopated footwork and advanced timing shiftsEnhancing partner connection: tension, compression, and frame control for faster transitionsIntermediate partner work combination with dynamic direction changesWeek 2 – Advanced Turns, Traveling, & PrecisionReview of Week 1 combination and footworkMultiple turns and accelerated turn preparations for both leaders and followersAdvanced traveling basics: mastering floor craft and moving effortlessly across the roomComplex partner patterns incorporating intricate hand-drops and loopsWeek 3 – Styling, Body Isolation, & Intricate PatternsReview of advanced turns and loopsAdding intermediate styling: body isolations, hip action, and expressive arm stylingAdvanced cross-body lead variations and continuous turn combinationsDeveloping smooth, seamless transitions between complex movesWeek 4 – Musicality, Flow, & Social MasteryReview of all intermediate footwork, styling, and patternsCombining the 4-week material into an advanced choreography sequenceDeep dive into musicality: hitting the breaks, accents, and interpreting different Cumbia sub-genresBuilding confidence, flow, and expression for the social dance floorSocial dancing practice + comprehensive mini recapImportant DetailsExperience Level: Intermediate. Beginner class/foundational experience is required.No partner necessary: Come solo or bring a friend—we will rotate throughout the class so everyone gets plenty of time to dance.Footwear: Please wear non-marking shoe soles to help us keep our dance floor in great condition.Arrival: Please arrive 10 minutes before class starts.Date & Time: Tuesdays, 7:30 PM (4-week course, AUGUST 18 – SEPTEMBER 8)August 18th, August 25th, September 1st, September 8thAddress: Salsa Dance Marin, 4140 Redwood Highway #8, San Rafael, CAAbout the Instructor: Mireille RuizBorn and raised in Mexico City, Mireille grew up immersed in the music and dance of her culture, including Cumbia, Banda, Ranchera, and Quebradita. She learned her first following techniques dancing with her father at family fiestas.With a rich background in Mexican folklore, Jazz, tap dancing, and gymnastics, Mireille is also a percussionist, drummer, and Montessori Teacher. She has been performing since the age of 4. As a premier Bay Area Bachata and Cumbia instructor, Mireille has been teaching dance, performing, and leading dance teams at major USA events, festivals, and congresses since 2008. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/intermediate-cumbia-with-mireille/100001993761529405 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, workshops, performances, festivals, music, dance, sports, gymnastics, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Salsa Dance Marin - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 108.55, max: 108.55, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Rafael - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Salsa Dance Marin - **lat**: 38.0093116 - **long**: -122.5412933 - **full address**: Salsa Dance Marin, 4140 Redwood Highway, San Rafael, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Intermediate Cumbia with Mireille - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/6ec2dd7c17de793cc5bf679ca205f0c9e58d56f725b6b286dcee1c25e482c881-rimg-w768-h768-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1783911846 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Intermediate Cumbia with Mireille being held? - **A:** Intermediate Cumbia with Mireille takes place on Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Salsa Dance Marin, 4140 Redwood Highway, San Rafael, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Intermediate Cumbia with Mireille? - **A:** Intermediate Cumbia with Mireille is organized by Salsa Dance Marin. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Intermediate Cumbia with Mireille is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Rafael, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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