In eight weeks, you’ll develop a clear understanding of Cuban rumba guaguancó — its rhythm, musicality, technique and body movement — and learn how to apply it confidently to your salsa and timba dancing.
Choose your planRumba is more than tradition and history. It is an essential part of Cuban dance culture and a powerful way to develop flexibility, body awareness and authentic personal expression.
Cuban Rumba: Technique, Musicality and How to Apply It to Salsa
I’ll guide you from your first uncertain steps to a clear understanding of rumba’s principles and cultural context, and help you apply rumba guaguancó confidently to salsa.
It is a complete system for understanding the music, movement, interaction and tradition — so you can dance traditional open rumba in Cuba and apply rumba confidently to salsa and timba on the social dance floor.
Katusha and my wonderful tutor Yulia, you became so close to me during the month and a half I spent on this magical Cuban rumba course. I had never seen so much information brought together in one place or presented with such care and depth! I entrusted you with videos that I sometimes could barely bring myself to watch. And I always received kind words of support and valuable comments in return. Overall, I was deeply impressed by the course. It was so well structured and thoughtfully designed. I found that it was perfect for me. The theoretical part explains the history of the dance and what influenced its development. There is also a musical breakdown of the instruments. At first, I was a little frustrated that we had to describe every movement in detail in the homework. But after the first lesson — eureka! Once you start explaining where each leg, arm and shift of body weight goes, you understand the movement much better. I also appreciated that you cannot move on until you complete the current lesson. It kept me motivated, engaged and curious about what came next. And Katya's detailed explanations of every movement are exemplary from a teaching perspective. Thank you very much for your hard work, for the heart and soul you put into the work you love and into us, your students! I still have a long way to go, but now I have clear guidance. Thank you, Katya😘
I want to share my experience of the course “Cuban Rumba: Musicality and Applying Rumba to Salsa.” This course is incredibly rich, both in theory and in practice! You can't gather so much information on your own in such a short time, even in a year! The material is very well structured. Each movement is broken down separately; I practised it lesson by lesson and then brought everything together into a coherent whole. During the process, there was constant feedback with comments and tips on how best to perform the movement. The most important thing for me was learning to understand and recognise the rhythm of Cuban rumba. I had to tap, clap and sing — it was hard, but I got there! I also wanted to learn the basic steps and technique, and I achieved that goal! I am so grateful to Katerina for her hard work)) In addition, the philosophy of the rumba, understanding of what a woman should be, what kind of woman a man likes, how to behave and how to show yourself, awakened in me feelings I had long forgotten)) I opened up and became softer and more playful, and even more confident in myself 100%! I used to think that the rumba was something so harsh, from the African tribes, how wrong I was! Rumba can be many different things. I experienced that for myself and developed incredibly fluid arm and shoulder movements that now enrich my salsa. Huge thanks to everyone who worked to create this course, especially Katerina))
I’ve never felt so inspired or received so much valuable material from an online course! The rumba course is my first course with Katya, and I'm delighted! ♥️ Girls, the course is worth every ruble you spend, every minute you spend doing your homework! Don't think that you'll just be given a few steps and a couple of choreographies. It goes far beyond that. History, ethics, rhythm, listening skills, music, structure, plasticity, technique, movement, harmony, interaction, observation, refinement, answers to every question — and support, support and more support. 🔥🔥🔥 I also want to say that the tutors are another wonderful strength of Katya’s course. Tanya - ♥️
Katya, thank you so much for the wonderful rumba course! I'm a complete beginner, so for me your systematic approach is an absolute treasure trove of information! Thank you for the super useful lessons, the most thorough explanations, for the ability to support and encourage, and sometimes the occasional much-needed push! Your love for the rumba can be felt in every lesson! The feedback is priceless!
Thank you, Katerina, for the course, for your attitude to dance, for your energy and positivity, and for your extraordinary professionalism. This is not the first course I’ve taken online, but your teaching style is exceptionally clear and accessible. Many people can move beautifully, but not many can explain it so clearly. I want to keep moving forward and stay inspired. Thank you 💋💋💋
Cuban rumba, musicality and applying rumba to salsa. ❤️ My access to the course has ended, but the emotions are still with me! This course changed me completely. For a long time, I wasn’t sure whether to take it because I was going through a painful breakup. Everything was bad, I lost confidence in myself and the future... In the end, I decided to try it and did not regret it: rumba brought me back to life, filled me with energy, light and hope! It made me feminine, fluid, soft and sensual... Not only did my dancing change, but so did my attitude towards myself! I fell in love with myself and my body😉 My partners' attitude towards me has also changed. Thank you, Katya, for this course. 😍 You teach every module with such love and light in your eyes. Thank you very much to my tutor Tanyusha, who very sensitively explained to me what I had to work on, supported and inspired me! Rumba is now in my heart forever! ❤️
Katya, thank you so much for immersing me in the world of the rumba. Before the course, I knew almost nothing about rumba. This was my first immersion. I was fascinated by the theory and rhythms. It opened up a completely new world to me, and I was thrilled! The material is presented with love and care, and my tutor gave detailed feedback on my homework. Special thanks to Alena, who helped me notice the subtle details in my movement that needed work. I received so many warm words and so much support from her.))) I still have a lot to practise and embody, but most importantly, the course gave me fresh motivation to keep developing. Now I practise the movements whenever I can. Rumba is now always on my playlist. I already hear from my partners that my movement quality has changed a little. But most importantly, something has changed inside of me. It was like opening a window in a stuffy room and pulling in fresh air. The support sessions helped me a lot. I feel that this is just the beginning for me. And I am looking forward to the next steps and courses.❤️
So much work and creative inspiration went into the course "Cuban Rumba: Musicality and Applying Rumba to Salsa. 3.0."! I am very grateful to Katya and the curators for the structured and consistent presentation of information. Each instrument and rhythm is explained clearly and in detail. This understanding provides a solid foundation for Cuban dance. For me, rumba is now three-dimensional and easier to understand. One of my biggest discoveries was that neither the dance nor the music stands still — both continue to evolve. Proof of this is the modern rumba, which offers limitless possibilities for self-expression in dance. It was also wonderful to see my relationship with myself change alongside my dancing. From the very beginning, Katya lovingly reminded us that we are all beautiful and unique. Thank you for the course!
The course was every bit as good as I expected! There was so much new information for me about rumba, its instruments, musicality and history. I feel like I didn't know anything about rumba before.) Everything is laid out clearly, so you can simply follow the process and practise. I can already feel how much my rumba has changed! I had a wonderful tutor, Olesya, who gave me practical feedback and constant support! I recommend taking the course with feedback: the motivation is much stronger and it definitely helps correct every mistake). Katya, Olesya, thank you very much for a wonderful dive into this magical dance!
After I more or less mastered the basics of salsa, I wanted to go even deeper into this beautiful dance, which has stuck in my heart forever. And so knowing that Katya's courses present the material so well, after the course on Despelota, I had no doubt that I should go to the Rumba. The course gradually and gently immerses you in Cuban rumba — from musicality to applying it to salsa. The presence of a curator makes the work much easier: they see your mistakes, point them out quickly, and offer support and inspiration — for which I am deeply grateful to my mentor Olesya. Setting goals, recording my final progress video and completing the homework helped me see my progress and celebrate the small victories😊 I recommend the course, Katya and her team will help rumba become part of the way you move, listen and feel ❤
I've been doing salsa for 5 years now, but I only recently started to learn rumba. The Salsa Womanity course felt like a gift: an opportunity to immerse myself in rumba, feel it and learn about its history, movement technique and modern development. The way Katya talks about and dances rumba is captivating — it immediately makes your eyes light up. :) Setting personal goals at the beginning of the course really helped me see it through, especially when you slowly start to notice your little successes thanks to the feedback from the supervisor (Olesya, thanks a lot for the valuable feedback!). The atmosphere on the course is very motivating and inspiring. Both my dancing and the way I feel in my body became more sensual, feminine and aware. I am very grateful to the whole team and now I have a new dream - to go with a team to Cuba! :)
Katya, as usual, everything is clear, consistent and accessible! I really hope that I too will be able to get organised and complete the course on time! The learning process is productive and clear. Thank you, Katya💐, for the course and my tutor Alena💐 for motivating me and guiding my training in the right direction! I will try to be a more diligent student😳 in the future. I recommend this course — and Katya’s other courses too. If you’re unsure, go for it: the material is consistent, informative and practical!
“Cuban Rumba, Musicality and Application in Salsa 3.0” was my first online course. I'm absolutely thrilled. I could clearly see the results when I recorded my final progress video. It's very cool! I felt comfortable and supported throughout. All the material is clearly structured, everything is explained in detail. Thank you all, it was very cool!
"Cuban rumba, musicality and applying rumba to salsa" 3.0. This was my first course here — and my first online course ever. And it's just the beginning. Now I'm with you forever, that's for sure. It was productive, interesting, detailed, clear, heartfelt, open, honest, meaningful and created with so much love. Thank you ❤️
This was the first time I took part in the Salsa Womanity online training, and I really liked the presentation, structure and depth of the material. Through rumba, I began to understand myself and my centre better and to find a pace, grounding and balance that felt natural to me. And of course, my dance became richer and brighter! 🌹💃 Thank you, Katerina Mik, for the opportunity to study Cuban rumba while immersing myself in Cuban culture, rhythm and the meaning behind the dance🙏✨❤️.
This was the second Salsa Womanity project I took part in. It was a very deep dive into rumba and myself. The amount of information and the way it is organised are outstanding! This is a treasure trove of information you won't find on the Internet. I took the course with my tutor Olesya, who skilfully guided me through a profound transformation. When I compared the recordings of my points A and B, I was speechless ... There was a huge transformation, not only physical, but also emotional and spiritual. My relationship with myself, music, dance and the world around me changed, and I regained my confidence and belief in my potential. Thank you so much to the Salsa Womanity team for all your work!
I took a rumba course, this is my second course with Katusha! I want to say thank you very much, there is so much information, not only about body movement and choreography, but also on the philosophy of rumba, musicality, rumba instruments, etc. And most importantly - I've become more self-confident, rumba helps reveal femininity and sexuality and express emotions through dance, it's flirting! If you’re unsure, don’t be afraid to join — everyone will take something valuable from the course. Katya's courses are not only about dancing. Thanks also to all tutors for their support!
Katerina's rumba course ended almost two months ago, and I’ve returned to the lessons, the material and the feedback again and again. I can feel everything gradually settling into my body and becoming easier and smoother. The course felt like a challenging but deeply rewarding journey. The feedback from my tutors — especially the wonderful Olesya — made the biggest difference. They take you by the hand and lead you. Yes, you still have to do the work yourself, but moving forward with guidance is much easier and more focused. It doesn’t take much each day, but it does take consistency. Thank you for such a wonderful course — a friendly and very gentle push forward💗
I wholeheartedly recommend it! Everything is explained in great detail and very clearly. The course contains a lot of valuable information that is very difficult, if not impossible, to find on your own. The most valuable thing for me is the feedback from Katya. That's what makes this course different from regular online courses.
Katenka, thanks again, this time for the course "Cuban rumba, musicality and applying rumba to salsa", which I received as a GIFT for winning the contest "Point B" in the course "Feminine body sculpting for 21 days"!!! Everything about rumba was new to me, but thanks to your systematic and methodical approach, I achieved my goals!!! I've learned to hear the music and improvise to it!!! I want to say that this course teaches you to improvise by creating your own unique patterns each time, listening to music and your body!!! Katya, thank you so much for your work!
Thank you very much for the course "Cuban rumba, musicality and applying rumba to salsa". I received a huge amount of information, which is difficult to find elsewhere. Each movement was explained in detail, and everything was clear and easy to understand. I began to improvise, and the Rumba Moderna module opened up new possibilities for my development as a dancer. Thank you very much, Katya, for your comments and kind words, which supported me when I felt I was not doing well. Thank you to all the participants of this course for your support in the chat.
Katerina, thank you for the course "Cuban rumba, musicality and applying rumba to salsa". In less than a month, I gained a great deal of knowledge in a subject that was completely new to me. The course is well structured, and the movement analysis is detailed and easy to understand. Special thanks for the lessons on musicality! Knowledge of the history and structure of the music adds meaning to the dance and reveals new dimensions. Rumba adds sensuality and fluidity to the body and to one’s dance style. I recommend this course to all lovers of salsa.
The theory assignments take 10–20 minutes. The practical part takes 20–30 minutes, and you can choose how many times you repeat it.
Yes. All lessons, webinars and live sessions are recorded, so you can watch them whenever it suits you.
Yes. During the first week, you can upgrade your plan and study with Katerina if places are still available.
The classes are pre-recorded. You’ll have your own account on the course platform and can watch the videos and practise whenever it suits you.
No. This is a one-time payment, not a monthly subscription. The course lasts eight weeks, and you’ll have access to the materials for 2, 6 or 9 months, depending on the plan you choose.
Possibly for future courses on other topics, but not for this Cuban rumba course.
Absolutely. Men are welcome to join, and many have already taken an active part in our courses.