Dance. Music. Life
Classes & Pricing
Next Session Continues on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Drop-In - $17 (per class)
Intensive Drop-In - $40 (per class)
Once A Week Membership - $125 (per month)
Double Up Membership - $200 (per month)
Live Your Life Membership - $250 (per month)
FOUNDATIONS
Everything you need to lay the foundation for your dancing. Basic steps, movement, directions, connection. You’ll get your feet moving and your heart beating and your mouth smiling. Prepares you for Foundations partnering.
Great if you:
~Are totally new to dancing
~Coming from dancing on1
~Want a refresher of the basics
~Haven’t been dancing in a while
~Want to build a strong foundation for your dance
Groove, sweat and laugh!
The purpose of this class is to get you dancing! You’ll learn what you need to get out on the dance floor. You’ll explore the dance and music, its concepts and terminology.
Schedule: Tuesday: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: CAC Main Room (Upstairs)
Coach: Masacote Coach
Once A Week Membership - $125 (per month)
Membership includes Foundations of Partnering at 8:30pm
***Auto-renews on the first of the month until paused or canceled.
Coach will break down vocabulary, concepts, and movements associated with the salsa on2, with clarity, patience and humor so that you feel comfortable and leave class able to incorporate new moves into your dance repertoire.
Clothing: Your choice of sweatpants, dress pants, leggings, leotards, skirts, wraps and/or sarongs. No special shoes are required. Feel free to bring your Heels, Jazz Shoes, or Dress shoes. It doesn’t matter as long as you're comfortable!
Our Open Group classes operate in monthly formats and begin on the first Tuesday or Thursday of each month. If you miss the cut-off date to register (second week of classes), and would still like to begin the current session, no problem. The doors are always open.
FOUNDATIONS PARTNERING ( Stage 1/1+)
All the fundamentals of lead and follow you need to go get out there on the dance floor. This class builds on the footwork foundations laid in the first hour. For the beginning dancer, or the more experienced dancer coming back, or advanced dancer who wants to hone the basics. This class prepares you for Thursdays.
Great if you:
~Are newish to dancing
~Transitioning from on1 to on2
Want to build a strong partnering and connection foundation
~Become a clear and creative leader and follower
~Hone your fundamentals
~Truly incorporate the rhythms and movements into your body
~Begin applying styling and self expression to the dance
The purpose of this class is to build a strong foundation in connection, lead and follow technique, learn new moves and expand your repertoire and start incorporating spins and styling
Groove, sweat and laugh!
Foundations Partnering (Stage 1/1+)
Schedule: Tuesday: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: CAC Main Room (Upstairs)
Once A Week Membership - $125 (per month) **
Once a week Membership - $125 (per month)
- Membership includes Foundations Partnering and Foundations/Fundamentals at 7:30pm
***Auto-renews on the first of the month until paused or canceled.
Clothing: Your choice of sweatpants, dress pants, leggings, leotards, skirts, wraps and/or sarongs. No special shoes are required. Feel free to bring your heels, jazz shoes, or dress shoes. It doesn’t matter as long as you're comfortable!
Our Open Group classes operate in monthly formats and begin on the first Tuesday or Thursday of each month. If you miss the cut-off date to register (second week of classes), and would still like to begin the current session, no problem. The doors are always open.
INTERMEDIATE FOOTWORK AND SHINES
Elevate your footwork with cool moves, groovy rhythms, and smooth slides. This class is designed for dancers who feel comfortable with Foundations footwork and technique and want to expand their skills, explore musical interpretation, and develop their own expressive style.
This class is perfect if you:
Are returning after a dance hiatus
Want to challenge your feet, brain, and body
Aim to develop your unique interpretation of the music
Want to learn slick new moves and smooth body movement
Wish to expand your footwork repertoire
Want to practice choreography retention
Are ready to apply Foundations footwork to social dancing shines and choreography
The goal of the class:
To get your body moving fluidly, your timing precise, and your style emerging — all while expressing yourself through movement and music.
Groove, sweat, and laugh as you explore, move, and grow your footwork skills!
Intermediate Footwork & Shines (Stage 2)
Schedule: Tuesday: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: CAC Main Room (Upstairs)
Once A Week Membership - $125 (per month) **
- Membership includes Intermediate Partnering at 8:30pm
*** Auto-renews on the first of the month until paused or canceled.
Clothing: Your choice of sweatpants, dress pants, leggings, leotards, skirts, wraps and/or sarongs. No special shoes are required. Feel free to bring your Heels, Jazz Shoes, or Dress shoes. It doesn’t matter as long as you're comfortable!
Our Open Group classes operate in monthly formats and begin on the first Tuesday or Thursday of each month. If you miss the cut-off date to register (second week of classes), and would still like to begin the current session, no problem. The doors are always open.
INTERMEDIATE PARTNERING ( Stage 2 )
Build on your footwork foundations and take your partnering to the next level! This class covers all the essential lead and follow techniques you need to feel confident on the dance floor. It’s perfect for all ready to expand their skills, returning dancers looking to refresh their basics, or advanced dancers who want to hone their fundamentals. This class also sets you up perfectly for Thursdays.
In this class, you’ll:
Strengthen your partnering and connection
Develop clarity and creativity as a leader or follower
Deepen your understanding of rhythm and movement
Incorporate styling and personal expression into your dance
Hone fundamental techniques to make them second nature
Great for dancers who:
Are relatively new to dancing On2
Are transitioning from On1 to On2
Want a strong foundation in partnering and connection
Aim to become clear, confident, and expressive leaders or followers
Want to truly embody rhythms and movements in their body
This class is all about building skills, refining technique, and expressing yourself through partnered movement , while having fun along the way!
Intermediate Partnering ( Stage 2 )
Schedule: Tuesday: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: CAC Main Room (Upstairs)
Once A Week Membership - $125 (per month) **
Once a week Membership - $125 (per month)
- Membership includes Intermediate Footwork and Shines at 7:30pm
***Auto-renews on the first of the month until paused or canceled.
The coach will guide you through salsa On2 vocabulary, concepts, and movements with clarity, patience, and a touch of humor. By the end of class, you’ll feel confident and ready to incorporate new moves into your dance repertoire with ease and style.
Clothing: Your choice of sweatpants, dress pants, leggings, leotards, skirts, wraps and/or sarongs. No special shoes are required. Feel free to bring your heels, jazz shoes, or dress shoes. It doesn’t matter as long as you're comfortable!
Our Open Group classes operate in monthly formats and begin on the first Tuesday or Thursday of each month. If you miss the cut-off date to register (second week of classes), and would still like to begin the current session, no problem. The doors are always open.
Advanced Training Wednesday
“The training for people…who think training and working hard is fun.” --Aaron
Masacote is offering a 2-hour intensive training session on Wednesday nights.
Come prepared to work your butt off and seriously uplevel your dance.
This is a training for people who want to launch their dance to the next level. Be ready to work hard, sweat, laugh and train, train, train. Each session will be full of drills, techniques, choreographies, insights and surprises.
This is the type of training Masacote dancers would receive before lighting the stage up performing an iconic Masacote choreography.
What you will work on:
Spin drills
Body isolations
Afro-cuban movement
Strength, conditioning and stamina
Footwork routines
Musicality and timing
Learn and dissect sections of Masacote’s legacy choreographies
and more.
Mark your calendar! Wednesday night is training night.
Monthly Membership Price: $140
More Info:
Practice training sessions will:
-Create consistency and momentum in your dance practice
-Expand on the material presented by Aaron
-Provide a fresh twist and perspective
-Additional review and practice of material Aaron presented
-Keep the pace fast and ready for as much new material as possible
-Maximize your training time and opportunity
-Each week will be led by a different Masacote Coach with their unique strengths and style
The training will be focused around the curriculum presented by Aaron, inspired by professional-level Masacote dance training.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
This is the fine print but you need to read it this before you sign up.
*** Proficiency in the material in Masacote School Stage 2 and above is required.
If you have not been pre-approved and want to try out:
1. Email us and let us know you’re interested!
2. Come to the first class. Your first class will include an assessment of your skills and level to ensure this class is a good fit for you.
3. There will be a standardized assessment form that the instructors will fill out and go over with you after class.
4. If we determine it is not the right fit we will make recommendations for alternative training opportunities and a time frame when Aaron’s training would be advantageous to you.
The class will be fast-paced, intense, and demanding, mentally and physically. This is for the serious dancer. It requires a certain foundational knowledge for it to be worthwhile. The last thing we would want is for you to invest in something that will not serve you.
Aaron Damus is a former principal dancer with Masacote, founding instructor of Masacote Dance School and a formally trained musician. He has over 20 years of experience teaching and dancing.
Starts on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Cambridge Athletic Club, 215 First Street, Cambridge, MA. 02142
Monthly Membership Price: $360
Limit: 35 Students
Note*:
- Unlimited memberships pay flat rate of $50
EXPRESSION & FOOTWORK STYLE ( Stage 2+ )
This class centers on dancing in expression to the music, using footwork as a tool to translate rhythm, emotion, and musical accents into movement. Rather than focusing on steps alone, dancers will explore how timing, weight transfer, balance, and coordination support expressive, intentional dancing.
Through structured footwork patterns and shines, students will develop body movement, styling, and musical interpretation, learning how to respond to the music in a way that feels natural and authentic to them. The emphasis is on clarity, presence, and confidence — allowing each dancer’s movement to reflect the music in their own way.
This class is ideal for dancers who want to deepen their musical awareness while refining control and technical foundation.
What you’ll work on:
Dancing in expression to the music
Musicality and rhythm interpretation
Body movement, styling, and musical accents
Clean timing and grounded weight transfer
Confidence and control in solo dancing
Great if you:
~Have been dancing for a while and want to hone your technique
~Want to expand your repertoire
~Loosen up your styling
~Expand your shines
~Design your unique dance expression
~Take home elements to apply to social dancing and choreography
Your class begins with a quick and challenging warm-up. You continue with drills to develop spinning, footwork and body isolation technique. You will end by combining your new moves into a challenging choreography combination.
Expression & Footwork Style ( Stage 2+)
Schedule: Thursday: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: CAC Main Room (Upstairs)
Once a week Membership - $125 (per month)
- Membership includes Advanced Partnering at 8:30pm
***Auto-renews on the first of the month until paused or canceled.
Clothing: Your choice of sweatpants, dress pants, leggings, leotards, skirts, wraps and/or sarongs. No special shoes are required. Feel free to bring your Heels, Jazz Shoes, or Dress shoes. It doesn’t matter as long as you're comfortable!
Our Open Group classes operate in monthly formats and begin on the first Tuesday or Thursday of each month. If you miss the cut-off date to register (second week of classes), and would still like to begin the current session, no problem. The doors are always open.
ADVANCED PARTNERING ( Stage 2+ )
Refine the art of creative, smooth, and confident partnering. This class builds on the foundations of Expression & Footwork Style, helping you bring musicality, timing, and personal expression to the social dance floor.
You’ll explore spins, direction changes, and techniques for generating and controlling momentum, while learning flicks, tosses, drapes, hammerlocks, copas, and other dynamic partner moves. Each element is designed to enhance your connection with your partner, refine your precision, and expand your movement vocabulary, so you can dance with both technical control and expressive flair.
Beyond the steps, you’ll develop awareness, styling, and adaptability — learning how to respond to the music, your partner, and the energy of the dance floor. Whether leading or following, this class helps you communicate through movement, feel confident in your choices, and express the music in your own way.
Come ready to explore, experiment, and elevate your partnering skills, taking what you know from solo footwork and expression into the world of social dancing with control, creativity, and style.
Great if you:
~Have been dancing for a while and need a new challenge
~Want to learn new moves
~Want to learn how to create your own moves
~Push your expression in partnering
~Hone your lead and follow technique
~Incorporate styling and spins into your dance
~Explore improvisation and musicality in partnering and shines
This class is designed to help you learn new moves and advanced partnering concepts, refine your lead or follow technique, and start incorporating multiple spins, styling, and your own creative expression in partner work.
Groove, sweat, and laugh as you explore dynamic movement, playful connection, and the joy of dancing together!
Advanced Partnering ( Stage 2+)
Schedule: Thursday: 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: CAC Main Room (Upstairs)
Once A Week Membership - $125 (per month)
- Membership includes Expression & Footwork Style at 7:30pm
***Auto-renews on the first of the month until paused or canceled.
Clothing: Your choice of sweatpants, dress pants, leggings, leotards, skirts, wraps and/or sarongs. No special shoes are required. Feel free to bring your Heels, Jazz Shoes, or Dress shoes. It doesn’t matter as long as you're comfortable!
Our Open Group classes operate in monthly formats and begin on the first Tuesday or Thursday of each month. If you miss the cut-off date to register (second week of classes), and would still like to begin the current session, no problem. The doors are always open.
Once A Week Membership - $125 (per month)
This membership allows you to take classes on Tuesdays OR Thursdays from 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm AND 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm.
This membership also includes access to videos and curriculum via MasacoteTV.
*Must receive coach approval to take classes.
Double Up Membership - $200 (per month)
This membership allows you to take classes on Tuesdays AND Thursdays from 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm and 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm.
This membership also includes access to videos and curriculum via MasacoteTV.
*Must receive coach approval to take classes.
Live Your Life Membership - $250 (per month)
This membership allows you to take all classes throughout the month appropriate for your stage PLUS:
-Access to the the curriculum and videos via MasacoteTV.
-One Free Workshop per month with any Masacote Coach/Staff Workshop.
-20% Discounts** with Guest Instructor Workshop per month.
-15% Discounts** on Privates.
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*Must receive coach approval to take classes.
**Discounts are not to be combined with other offers or promo.
In-Studio Class Schedule - Memberships
In-Studio Classes
These classes take place physically at our CAC studio (215 First St. in Cambridge). To participate, purchase a Drop in or save more with a Membership below in advance of taking classes. Front desk staff will not be present to process registrations on-site.
*The Footwork & Shines (Hybrid class) is the only one that has cameras set up for students to participate virtually.
Archived Virtual Classes
Description: This class explores the basics of choreography and encourages using space to create individual movements. We will focus on body movement drills, isolation techniques, and most importantly, finding your groove (your own way of communicating through the dance in general). We will also explore the many styles of movement including hip-hop, jazz, modern, martial arts and acrobatics and even sports-like movements. Before getting into these movements, we’ll start the class with routine warm-up techniques to prepare the body for Afro-Cuban and Rumba fundamentals.
Each month we will work on a combination that includes a specific technique and body isolation that pulls it all together to support your body’s fluidity. Eligibility: This class is open to everyone looking to gain body awareness (and have fun). All stages & drop-ins welcomed!
Flow Into Movement - 2021
Schedule: Weds 6:00-6:45pm
Timeframe: 5 months (April 2021 - August 2021)
Coach: G Rossignol
Cost: $89
Click HERE to register. You will be prompted to create an account (and password). Once you submit payment, you'll be directed to the first lesson via your student portal.
Description: This class will incorporate various styles of dance (Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary and Afro to name a few) into your salsa repertoire. It is designed to enhance your creative process and support the intuitive expression of your movement and dance.
Dance Fusion - 2021 Q1
Schedule: Tues & Thurs 7:00-7:45pm
Timeframe: 3 months (January 2021 - March 2021)
Coach: G Rossignol
Cost: $89
Click HERE to register. You will be prompted to create an account (and password). Once you submit payment, you'll be directed to the first lesson via your student portal.
Dance Fusion - 2021 Q2
Schedule: Tues & Thurs 7:00-7:45pm
Timeframe: 3 months (April 2021 - June 2021)
Coach: G Rossignol
Cost: $89
Click HERE to register. You will be prompted to create an account (and password). Once you submit payment, you'll be directed to the first lesson via your student portal.
Dance Fusion - 2021 Q3
Schedule: Tues & Thurs 7:00-7:45pm
Timeframe: 3 months (July 2021 - September 2021)
Coach: G Rossignol
Cost: $89
Click HERE to register. You will be prompted to create an account (and password). Once you submit payment, you'll be directed to the first lesson via your student portal.
Dance Fusion - 2020 Q4
Schedule: Tues & Thurs 7:00-7:45pm
Timeframe: 4 months (September 2020 - December 2020)
Coach: G Rossignol
Cost: $89
Click HERE to register. You will be prompted to create an account (and password). Once you submit payment, you'll be directed to the first lesson via your student portal.
Description: Stages 2-4 require approval. Don't know your stage? If you know basics on 2 (cross body lead, inside turn, outside turn & footwork), start at Stage 1/1+ and let the coach know before class.
Salsa Stage 2 Footwork - 2021
Schedule: Tues & Thurs 8:00-8:45pm
Timeframe: 4 months (January - November)
Coach: G Rossignol
Cost: $149
Click HERE to register. You will be prompted to create an account (and password). Once you submit payment, you'll be directed to the first lesson via your student portal.
Salsa Stage 2 Footwork - Fall 2020
Schedule: Tues & Thurs 8:00-8:45pm
Timeframe: 4 months (September - December)
Coach: G Rossignol
Cost $89
Click HERE to register. You will be prompted to create an account (and password). Once you submit payment, you'll be directed to the first lesson via your student portal.
Salsa Stage 2 Footwork - Spring/Summer 2020
Schedule: Tues & Thurs 8:00-8:45pm
Timeframe: 5 months (April - August 2020)
Coach: Angie Egea
Cost: $89
Click HERE to register. You will be prompted to create an account (and password). Once you submit payment, you'll be directed to the first lesson via your student portal.
About the Workshop: Work with Ana Masacote on various methods of expression to hone in on your creative expression. Participants will come away with exercises and approaches for how to embrace their own unique voice in dance.
Creative Expression Workshop
Schedule: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020; 3-5pm
Coach: Ana Masacote
Cost: $30
Click HERE to register. You will be prompted to create an account (and password). Once you submit payment, you'll be directed to the first lesson via your student portal.
Class Description: Mitchell will have a two-hour block of classes on Wednesday nights dedicated to sharing his craft and expression with us. We'll begin with Movement & Flow exercises, and transition into the Mechanics of Movement before fusing these elements together allowing us to explore and PLAY.
Limitless Movement Program Schedule: Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm EST Timeframe: 3 months (September 2020 - November 2020) Coach: Mitchell Provence
Cost: $89 Click HERE to register. You will be prompted to create an account (and password). Once you submit payment, you'll be directed to the first lesson via your student portal.
Description: Learn groovy Cha Cha footwork combinations designed to teach you the fundamentals of Cha Cha! Open to leaders and followers. No prior dance training/experience necessary.
Cha Cha Footwork
Schedule: Wednesdays 8-9pm
Timeframe: 5 months (April 2020 - August 2020)
Coach: Angie Egea Class
Cost: $119
Click HERE to register. You will be prompted to create an account (and password). Once you submit payment, you'll be directed to the first lesson via your student portal.
Class Description: This class will focus on body movement drills, isolation techniques, and most importantly, finding your groove! Through Afro-Cuban and Rumba fundamentals, students will find different ways to connect to music, as well as the quality and execution of the movement.
Every month you will work on a specific combination that focuses on putting it all together! Work on a series of movement & body isolation techniques to get your body moving more fluidly. Stretches will be introduced. These will be stationary (NO footwork). For both Men & Women looking to gain more awareness in body isolations.
Movement Technique
Schedule: Wednesdays 7-8pm
Timeframe: 5 months (April 2020 - August 2020)
Coach: Audrey Guerrero
Cost: $119
Click HERE to register. You will be prompted to create an account (and password). Once you submit payment, you'll be directed to the first lesson via your student portal.
Yes, of course. Send us an email then the next class will be on us. Please contact us (masacotedance@gmail.com) if you have any other questions :)
