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Cuban Movements Dance Academy

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Last reviewed: July 31, 2026 | Edmonton | Wedding Entertainer |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: July 31, 2026. Business status: Active.

Couples comparing Edmonton wedding dance lessons can consider Cuban Movements Dance Academy for private first-dance instruction, structured wedding packages and optional music editing. The Edmonton studio’s official website confirms that wedding packages are currently offered and that Director Leo Gonzalez can create and teach choreography for a couple’s first dance.

Cuban Movements also offers a performance ensemble for weddings and other events. That makes it relevant both to couples who want help preparing their own dance and those considering dance-based reception entertainment. This profile relies only on the academy’s official website and was last reviewed on July 31, 2026.

Services and specialization

The academy’s wedding service centres on private instruction with Leo Gonzalez. Its dedicated package page lists three tiers, each combining private classes with regular classes chosen by the couple. The Hire Us page adds that Gonzalez can create unique first-dance choreography and teach the couple how to perform it.

Cuban Movements’ broader repertoire includes Cuban salsa, Afro-Cuban dance and rumba, as well as contemporary dance, reggaeton and other styles. The official site does not say that every style is included in every wedding package, so couples should discuss their song, preferred mood and desired level of choreography before choosing a tier.

A separate wedding-entertainment option is also documented. The Cuban Movements Performance Ensemble can provide a show developed around event requirements, with examples ranging from contemporary and salsa to Afro-Cuban dance.

Private wedding-dance lessons
Custom first-dance choreography and instruction
Regular classes included with each published package
Optional music cutting with one revision
Customized wedding performances and dance-based entertainment

Service area and who it may suit

Cuban Movements is based at its studio on 124 Street in Edmonton. The official website does not publish a broader travel radius for wedding performances or state that lessons are available remotely, so this profile should be treated as an Edmonton studio-based option unless the academy confirms otherwise.

The packages may suit couples who want several private sessions rather than a single introductory lesson. They may also interest couples drawn to Cuban, salsa, Afro-Cuban or contemporary movement. Previous dance experience is not listed as a requirement for the wedding packages, but couples should confirm the appropriate starting level directly.

Instructor and studio context

Cuban Movements identifies Leo Gonzalez as its founder, director, choreographer and instructor. The academy says he is a professional dancer and choreographer from Havana and established the Edmonton school in 2013. Wedding packages specifically name Gonzalez as the instructor.

The studio page describes two separate rooms, La Havana and Tropicana. Both have a mirrored wall and Bluetooth-controlled speaker; Tropicana is described as having the larger mirror. These are documented facilities that may be useful for learning and rehearsing choreography, although the wedding page does not promise exclusive studio use or unsupervised practice time.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Confirmed features include three clearly defined package levels, published lesson counts, access to regular classes and a wedding-specific music-cutting add-on. The same business can also provide customized choreography and a performance ensemble, giving couples more than one way to incorporate dance into their wedding.

The official pages do not specify private-class duration, package expiry dates, cancellation or refund terms, recommended lead time, weekend availability or how much choreography is typically completed within each tier. They also do not explain whether reception-floor dimensions, wedding attire or venue restrictions are incorporated into the lesson plan. These are evidence gaps rather than negative findings and should be discussed before purchase.

For performance bookings, no standard show length, performer count, travel fee, technical rider or wedding price is published. Couples seeking reception entertainment will therefore need a customized quote and should confirm what the venue must provide.

Pricing

The official Wedding Dance Packages page publishes three options. The Silver Package is CA$300 plus GST and includes five private classes plus two regular classes of the couple’s choice. Gold is CA$400 plus GST for seven private classes and three regular classes. Platinum is CA$500 plus GST for ten private classes and four regular classes.

An optional music-cutting service is listed at CA$100 plus GST. It includes one revision and is available only with the purchase of a wedding-dance package. The site instructs buyers to add this service to the cart separately.

These were the published prices visible during the July 31, 2026 review. Couples should verify that the selected package remains available and ask what constitutes a class, how included regular classes are redeemed and whether any other fees or conditions apply before paying.

Silver: 5 private classes and 2 regular classes — CA$300 plus GST
Gold: 7 private classes and 3 regular classes — CA$400 plus GST
Platinum: 10 private classes and 4 regular classes — CA$500 plus GST
Music-cutting add-on with 1 revision — CA$100 plus GST

Contact and booking

The official website lists the academy at 10110 124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, with phone number 780-862-2068 and email address info@cubanmovements.com. The homepage directs couples to contact the academy to book, while the package page also provides online purchase options.

Published studio hours are Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. These hours do not necessarily represent wedding-lesson appointment times, so couples should arrange lesson dates directly rather than assuming walk-in availability.

What couples should confirm

Before purchasing, send the academy the wedding date, selected song, current dance experience and the kind of result wanted—such as a simple guided dance or a more fully choreographed routine. Ask which package is realistic for the available preparation time and whether regular classes should be taken before, during or after the private sessions.

Couples should also confirm lesson length, scheduling flexibility, missed-lesson rules, package expiry, footwear and practice expectations. If purchasing music cutting, agree on the desired track length, edit points, file format, delivery date and what changes are covered by the single included revision.

For a performance-ensemble booking, confirm the number of performers, show length, dance styles, total quote, travel charges, floor-space requirements, sound needs, setup time and cancellation terms. None of those details is standardized on the official wedding pages.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cuban Movements Dance Academy offer wedding dance lessons?

Yes. Its official website confirms private wedding-dance packages, and the Hire Us page says Director Leo Gonzalez can create and teach choreography for a couple’s first dance.

How much are Cuban Movements wedding dance packages?

Published prices are CA$300 plus GST for Silver, CA$400 plus GST for Gold and CA$500 plus GST for Platinum. The tiers include five, seven or ten private classes respectively, along with two, three or four regular classes.

Who teaches the wedding packages?

The official Wedding Dance Packages page names Leo Gonzalez as the instructor. The academy identifies him as its founder, director, choreographer and instructor.

Can Cuban Movements edit a first-dance song?

Yes. A music-cutting add-on is listed at CA$100 plus GST, includes one revision and is available only when a wedding-dance package is purchased.

Can the academy provide performers for a wedding?

Yes. Its official Hire Us page says the Cuban Movements Performance Ensemble can create a wedding show based on the couple’s requirements. Pricing, performer count, show length and travel terms are not published and require direct confirmation.