I am one of the teachers that have taught Cumbia Semana and it has gone over big really big they love it. I am going to compete in November and this is going to be one of my dances, I have beginners and we just won a competition in July. Thanks again Sarah V. Whalen
Hi Sandy, What a lovely thing to read this morning. I am so happy to hear that your folk dance classes are enjoying my dances. Please give my warmest regards to all. Keep on dancing !! Ira
Que importa si es o no cumbia !!! Lo importante acá es que bailan zona #zumba!!! No importa la edad, hay profes que lo hacen tan rápido que es imposible seguir el ritmo a cierta edad! !!! Los #felicito
Me e suscrito con vosotros al ver este video este misma cumbia la bailaba en la sala de navata y tantos meses sin bailar algunos pasos se me habían olvidado pero lo ensayare y de momento vuelvo al ritmo gracias gracias muchísimas gracias espero que pronto volvamos otra vez al baile por que si no se nos acaba la poca diversión que teníamos los domingos
I've been teaching Cumbia Semana for two weeks now - it's been very well received by my beginners and intermediates alike. Our beginners now do three of yours:- Shuffle Boogie, Seduced and now Cumbia Semana. All of which are proving popular. Regards, Mick.Bennett ENGLAND
Que lindo grupo!! Los felicito por esa alegría y esa energía , bravo 💃😀💃💕💃💕💃🎸🎼🎸🎼💃!!!yo los admiro no se bailar y no se me da no tengo ese ritmo😢nunca aprendí, Para mí el que sabe bailar es un privilegiado Es un Arte💕!!!
You are absolutely correct ...it is really cute and I watched it with a smile on my face.. I can see my seniors dong this dance. Everyone loves Latin music! I have downloaded the step sheet from Carol Craven's. Thanks, Sheri
Taught your dance at class today. They didn't like it - they LOVED it. So many people thanked me for teaching it. It's a great little dance! Mary Laurino San Diego CALIFORNIA
Dear Ira, JoAnne's classes just loved Cumbia Semana. When her intermediate class finished the dance for the first time there was such spontaneous applause. I had never heard any applause before in her classes. Good job Ira. Fay CALIFORNIA
Congrats Ira! You did a great job of an easy, fun dance to an upbeat, Latin song! I lament that more dances are not like yours too many today are geared for the advanced dancer and the yet most of our dancers are mainstream and seniors. Your dance had enough repetition to make it easy to learn, and enough different elements to make it interesting without being complicated. Im recommending it to any square/round dance cuers that also teach line dances. Best wishes, Rose Atlanta, GA
You don't see many 1 wall dances around these days and when I walked through the steps they did not think much of it but with the music, the dance really works and we all enjoyed this one. I like it. Janis Budgen
Hi Ira, The Grapeviners here in Sarasota (where I am dancing on Wednesdays) asked me to teach a few dances; I am sure you will be happy to hear that I chose and have been teaching Adonde Voy and Turkish Debka - both very well received by all. I think they will also love Cumbia Semana - so I will teach this one too... (Very "catchy"...) (By the way, I have to admire your choice of music! Always beautiful!) Varda Sarasota, FLORIDA
Great dance for beginners and advanced beginners alike. I will be teaching this on Monday. I have at least 10 instructors that come to my class. Thanks, Sheri
Dear Ira: I introduced it to my class last night and they LOVED it. They can't wait to practice next week. Great Job! They love the music too. Regards, Donna Grancio (Port Orange Fl)
Aloha Ira, My name is Mona L. Dabis. I am from Honolulu, Hawaii. I've been teaching linedance for almost 10 years now. I taught my classes Cumbia Semana, and they love it! Thank you! I teach 4 days out of the week. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. I have a beginners, and beginners/intermediate class. This dance is good for my beginners class. Thank you again Ira. With warm aloha, Mona Dabis Honolulu, HAWAII
I shall keep a watch out for your dances in the future, I always like line dancing to latino ryhthms, this music form being my favourite. Right now I have four smallish classes each week to the west of London near Heathrow, a diversity of people of all ages. Have a good day,, cheers Gocountrystu London, ENGLAND
Hi Ira, Cumbia Semana has had great success in Belgium, in the Israeli dance groups as well as in the international dance groups. All the best, Rik Belgium
Hi Ira: Do you know that I am your line dance fan; I love "Cumbia Semana" and "Seduced" so much, those two dances let me feel so Relax, Enjoyable...... Thank you again! Wendy TAIWAN
Hi Ira, I have now taught Cumbia Semana, and my classes like this easy little dance, to a beautiful Cumbia track, a refreshing change from some of the dances around right now and because it is different I think people are happy with it. GoCountryStu London, ENGLAND
Hi Ira We danced Cumbia Semana in our Nimbin group last night everyone loved it. There were two things that people remarked in particular one was that for such a simple dance, it got muscles going that wed forgotten about. The second was that we all loved getting into the Latin Rhythm. Cheers Liora Lismore, NSW Australia
There is a dancing teacher from Spain, named Carmen, who is visiting LA for a month and then returning to Spain. I gave her your name and information. She said she wants to teach Cumbia Semana to her classes when she returns home. I love your website. Its great. Thanks again. Fay CALIFORNIA
I brought this dance to the girls I dance with at the Senior Centers in town (Panama City ). They loved it. Southern Ladies love Latin music and Latin dances. Cumbia Semana is now a part of our demo routine. We dance at many Festivals and functions in town, and I wish you could hear the applause we receive after doing your dance. Also enjoyed watching your demo of "Linda Eh" on You Tube. I will start working on it after the holidays. Barbara Panama City, FLORIDA
I enjoyed the youtube dancing of Cumbia Semana with the children in Europe. Ive taught the dance in 3 locations at a dance studio, Wild Bills, and senior retirement community all enjoyed it! Till later, Rose Haven
Hi Ira, My students in our four classes (Queens,Brooklyn & two in Jersey City) applauded after they learned Cumbia Semana and Linda Eh.They say it's simple yet classy. Always, Archie & Tess
Keep up the good work IRA I have eight classes in Houston and taught the dance in all classes and they all love the dance. Someone always asks for the dance in every class. You have yourself a real winner Bob Bedient Houston Tx.
Ira, I taught it to a 3rd class last night, again, very well received. Last nights class is a little more advanced so it made a great warm up dance. luv2dance
Thanks for all your great dances...Beverly Barr does quite a few of them...I know she will teach the new one when she comes back from Stockton...... Fran Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
WOW! Congratulations!!!! I've added Ba Yonga Wamba to our groups "Ira Dances"......Cumbia Semana, Cumbia Tempestad, Won Ton Cha-cha and latest Ba Yonga Wamba......We're going to continue to move forward with your dances!!!! Again, CONGRATS!! Marti Wise
Hi Ira, I like teaching your dances to my classes in Port St. Lucie and I will be doing a workshop with two other instructors in October at River Ranch and I will be teaching your dance Cumbia Semana. So Thanks again Kathy Parker
Taught it in both beginning and intermediate classes. We're also gong to use it at the Texas State Jamboree this next week, Thanks, Suzanne Phillips TEXAS
Ira- I'm not surprised at the response. It's a great dance - fun and upbeat for any level. And for those of us in the Northeast, Latin rhythms for line dances are limited. The only cumbia beat I've experienced is in zumba class. Thanks for sending- Janet Manning
I am one of the teachers that have taught Cumbia Semana and it has gone over big really big they love it. I am going to compete in November and this is going to be one of my dances, I have beginners and we just won a competition in July.
Thanks again
Sarah V. Whalen
Hi Sandy,
What a lovely thing to read this morning. I am so happy to hear that your folk dance classes are enjoying my dances. Please give my warmest regards to all. Keep on dancing !!
Ira
Hónapok óta minden nap megnézem ezt a táncot. Boldogság tölt el látni ilyen könnyedén mozgó embereket. Az a szőke Hölgy is arányos.😘
Con esa música el cuerpo rejuvenece y el corazón se alegra
Que importa si es o no cumbia !!! Lo importante acá es que bailan zona
#zumba!!! No importa la edad, hay profes que lo hacen tan rápido que es imposible seguir el ritmo a cierta edad! !!! Los #felicito
Me e suscrito con vosotros al ver este video este misma cumbia la bailaba en la sala de navata y tantos meses sin bailar algunos pasos se me habían olvidado pero lo ensayare y de momento vuelvo al ritmo gracias gracias muchísimas gracias espero que pronto volvamos otra vez al baile por que si no se nos acaba la poca diversión que teníamos los domingos
Очень,очень чудесная музыка и прекрасные танцоры! Спасибо за наше такое удовольствие
I've been teaching Cumbia Semana for two weeks now - it's been very well received by my beginners and intermediates alike.
Our beginners now do three of yours:- Shuffle Boogie, Seduced and now Cumbia Semana. All of which are proving popular.
Regards,
Mick.Bennett
ENGLAND
Me encantan 😃 tengo 58 años y encuentro de lo más exquisito estos bailes .con delicadeza.
Megustaolfa
Beaucoup de danses latine en retro et autres aussi rok valses tango jerk slow etc ❤
De Chile, excelente profesor hace que el baile sea fácil y agradable. Saludos y bendiciones
Молодцы,бесподобно,душа радуется👏👏👏
Que lindo grupo!! Los felicito por esa alegría y esa energía , bravo 💃😀💃💕💃💕💃🎸🎼🎸🎼💃!!!yo los admiro no se bailar y no se me da no tengo ese ritmo😢nunca aprendí,
Para mí el que sabe bailar es un privilegiado
Es un Arte💕!!!
Боже!!!! Какие МОЛОДЦЫ!!!👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏❤🌹🇮🇪
Parabéns, amei a música e a coreografia da dança.
Laura em Pernambuco Brasil
Kjq
Que bonito esta danza para los mayores que nos ánima
Felicitaciones muy lindo grupo hagan más vídeos ....me divierto mucho bailando al ritmo de Ud bendiciones desde Perú Lima
Love your style! Everybody is having a fun time.
thanks/es
Que linda manera de envejecer , dando Gracias por la salud fisica y mental, por la alegria de vivir sin complejos en plena libertad.
Bendiciones.
Amei!Eu gostaria de estar aí também!O ritmo da Cumbia é delicioso!Parabéns pela maravilhosa aula!😁🎀🌹👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@mariahelenago... Se morasse em Albufeira poderia dançar esta cumbia, nosso grupo Danças do mundo Albufeira.
Fantástico! Me encanto! Esa es la manera de bailar disfrutando la música y la cadencia de los pasos. Felicitaciones.
Where have you been hiding! I love love love love your choreographies. So excited to see a talented instructor sharing his knowledge. Thank you.
You are absolutely correct ...it is really cute and I watched it with a smile on my face.. I can see my seniors dong this dance. Everyone loves Latin music! I have downloaded the step sheet from Carol Craven's.
Thanks,
Sheri
Класс,приятно смотреть как танцуют.
I taught it today, It was a hit with the ladies.
I teach mostly seniors, the newer dancers caught on after one time being shown
Dorothy Smith
мужчина просто плывет в танце. супер.
Bailar es una terapia fenomenal.!!... soy de Colombia.
Esto no es cumbia .
Beautiful song, great choreography, smooth dance.
Taught your dance at class today. They didn't like it - they LOVED it. So many people thanked me for teaching it. It's a great little dance!
Mary Laurino
San Diego CALIFORNIA
this was so much fun to watch. a series of these altogether would make a great workout.
Dear Ira,
JoAnne's classes just loved Cumbia Semana. When her intermediate class finished the dance for the first time there was such spontaneous applause. I had never heard any applause before in her classes.
Good job Ira.
Fay
CALIFORNIA
Congrats Ira! You did a great job of an easy, fun dance to an upbeat, Latin song! I lament that more dances are not like yours too many today are geared for the advanced dancer and the yet most of our dancers are mainstream and seniors. Your dance had enough repetition to make it easy to learn, and enough different elements to make it interesting without being complicated. Im recommending it to any square/round dance cuers that also teach line dances.
Best wishes,
Rose
Atlanta, GA
Excelente. Muy bien dirigido. FELICIDADES. BENDICIONES
Muy buena la música desde San Fernando.
Hermosa corografia y linda cumbia yo no le pego un pasoya me va a salir ..me encanto un abrazo de Uruguay..
Para hacer ejercicios bailar cumbia es buenísimo
You don't see many 1 wall dances around these days and when I walked through the steps they did not think much of it but with the music, the dance really works and we all enjoyed this one. I like it.
Janis Budgen
Hi Ira,
The Grapeviners here in Sarasota (where I am dancing on Wednesdays) asked me to teach a few dances; I am sure you will be happy to hear that I chose and have been teaching Adonde Voy and Turkish Debka - both very well received by all.
I think they will also love Cumbia Semana - so I will teach this one too... (Very "catchy"...)
(By the way, I have to admire your choice of music! Always beautiful!)
Varda
Sarasota, FLORIDA
Great dance for beginners and advanced beginners alike. I will be teaching this on Monday. I have at least 10 instructors that come to my class.
Thanks,
Sheri
Loved the dance. Will be teaching it to my Friday night dance class. Thanks for sharing
It is refreshing to see a fun dance for beginners. Most choreographers kind of forget about them!
Thanks so much!
Carolyn
Dear Ira:
I introduced it to my class last night and they LOVED it. They can't wait to practice next week.
Great Job! They love the music too.
Regards, Donna Grancio (Port Orange Fl)
Bailan chevere! El profe y la rubia muy bien!!!
As old age is passing faster ..it better to enjoy and dance ..Life is short .ok
Aloha Ira,
My name is Mona L. Dabis. I am from Honolulu, Hawaii. I've been teaching linedance for almost 10 years now. I taught my classes Cumbia Semana, and they love it! Thank you! I teach 4 days out of the week. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. I have a beginners, and beginners/intermediate class. This dance is good for my beginners class. Thank you again Ira.
With warm aloha,
Mona Dabis
Honolulu, HAWAII
What a lovely dance and music; I learned the dance from your video; thank you very much Ira...
I shall keep a watch out for your dances in the future, I always like line dancing to latino ryhthms, this music form being my favourite.
Right now I have four smallish classes each week to the west of London near Heathrow, a diversity of people of all ages.
Have a good day,,
cheers Gocountrystu
London, ENGLAND
Hello Ira:
I taught the dance last night to one of my classes and it was a big hit!!!!
Great work.
Carol from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
La mordida bailes en linea
BORA DANÇA 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👌❤É BOM DEMAIS
Taught this dance last night. It was very successful and the class liked it a lot!
DIANNE
Manchester, UK
I love these videos!!! And to know we're dancing along with everyone else!
You're the best Ira, thanks!
Joanie
Try
Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authority!!!!!!!
Muyyyy buenooo!! Qué lindo!! Esa es la actitud. 👍👏👏👏👏👏
Ira,
I learned "Cumbia Semana" from Joanne Brady yesterday and I'd love to teach it to my class.
Keep dancing,
Gloria Stone
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²muito bom
Quê Maravilha dança leve.
Hi Ira,
Cumbia Semana has had great success in Belgium, in the Israeli dance groups as well as in the international dance groups.
All the best,
Rik
Belgium
wow super la danse la musique tout
Brigitte Rioux k
Cumbia Semana--I love the dance. Will teach it in South Bend, IN and Bonita Springs, FL.
thanks
Connie
Thank You for your comments.
Wow. This looks like so much fun. I wish I was there. Those ladies can really dance.
Hi Ira:
Do you know that I am your line dance fan; I love "Cumbia Semana" and "Seduced" so much, those two dances let me feel so Relax, Enjoyable......
Thank you again!
Wendy
TAIWAN
Nandu jubany
Ira,
You are right. It's hot, it's easy and it's fun. Congrats on the dance and for all your positive response.
Nancy
La señora rubia de la derecha, que bonitas piernas tiene... Que el mundo baile!!!
Mr. Weisburd,
Oh my class loves your dances!!! Keep them coming!!
Take care,
Karen Ng
Port St. Lucie, FLORIDA
Bonjour Ira
Mes éleves et moi aimons beaucoup danser sur vos chorégraphies
Thank you Pablo for your kind words !! I'm glad to hear that you and your students like my dances. Where are you located?
En France au sud de Paris ou j'ai de nombreux clubs de danse
Cordialement
WOW !! I was just in France south of Paris and plan on coming back again next year !! Let's be in touch. My email is: dancewithira@comcast.net
Así es como debe uno vivir la vida!! Bailando y cantando
Nunca en la vida eso es cumbia soy colombiana y bn se q así no se baila
Yo no soy colombiana soy Regiomontana pero estoy de acuerdo contigo ..eso no es cumbia
🎈🎈Eso es una vergüenza.Los Argentinos dan pena.✨✨✨
Bääahhhh!, lo importante es que se ve que disfrutan el momento, sea cual fuere la musica y asi se mantienen agiles.
No es cumbia colombiana pero lo hacen muy bien! En otros paises hay cumbia!!!
@@victoriagerl2239 sí pero la cumbia es originaria de Colombia averigua primero
Everyone loves your dance!
Joyce Shannon
San Jose, CALIFORNIA
Hi Ira,
I have now taught Cumbia Semana, and my classes like this easy little dance, to a beautiful Cumbia track, a refreshing change from some of the dances around right now and because it is different I think people are happy with it.
GoCountryStu
London, ENGLAND
Hi Ira
We danced Cumbia Semana in our Nimbin group last night everyone loved it. There were two things that people remarked in particular one was that for such a simple dance, it got muscles going that wed forgotten about. The second was that we all loved getting into the Latin Rhythm.
Cheers
Liora
Lismore, NSW Australia
Desde Paraguay cariños...EXELENTE MAESTRO hermosa coreografía 💃💃💃
Bravo pour ce moment innoubliable
There is a dancing teacher from Spain, named Carmen, who is visiting LA for a month and then returning to Spain. I gave her your name and information. She said she wants to teach Cumbia Semana to her classes when she returns home. I love your website. Its great.
Thanks again.
Fay
CALIFORNIA
No me canso de ver este video. Saludes desde Miami Florida.
Ira,
It's GREAT !! My students will LOVE it !!
Aveda Ayalon
Jerusalem, ISRAEL
I brought this dance to the girls I dance with at the Senior Centers in town (Panama City ). They loved it. Southern Ladies love Latin music and Latin dances. Cumbia Semana is now a part of our demo routine. We dance at many Festivals and functions in town, and I wish you could hear the applause we receive after doing your dance. Also enjoyed watching your demo of "Linda Eh" on You Tube. I will start working on it after the holidays.
Barbara
Panama City, FLORIDA
Really good beginner dances are hard to find and when I saw your dance I jumped for joy.
Maggie
My students request this dance every week.
Take care and happy dancing always!
Your fan,
Juliet Lam
I enjoyed the youtube dancing of Cumbia Semana with the children in Europe. Ive taught the dance in 3 locations at a dance studio, Wild Bills, and senior retirement community all enjoyed it!
Till later,
Rose Haven
Ну, не могла, пройти, мимо. Молодцы🔥💃💃💃💃💯
I think my students will love this dance.
Darla Moore
Gladwin, Michigan
Hi Ira,
My students in our four classes (Queens,Brooklyn & two in Jersey City) applauded after they learned Cumbia Semana and Linda Eh.They say it's simple yet classy.
Always,
Archie & Tess
Ezerszer visszanézem, mert imádom. Bárcsak mi is tanulnánk! Én megtanultam a lépéseket tőletek, de jó lenne másokkal is együtt járni! Imádom!😘❤
Keep up the good work IRA I have eight classes in Houston and taught the dance in all classes and they all love the dance. Someone always asks for the dance in every class. You have yourself a real winner
Bob Bedient Houston Tx.
Lo hacen muy bien. Felicitaciones.
Очень люблю танцевать... спасибо за урок танцев, вы классный!
Congrats on Cumbia Semana. I'm teaching it this morning to one of my beg. classes. I'm sure they'll love it.
Janet Martin,
Ontario CANADA
Que lindo ver cómo bailan tan animados
Leuk om te zien, ik heb ook jaren op Line Dance gezeten.
Muy bien indicados los pasos por el profesor
Ira,
I taught it to a 3rd class last night, again, very well received. Last nights class is a little more advanced so it made a great warm up dance.
luv2dance
Thanks for all your great dances...Beverly Barr
does quite a few of them...I know she will teach the new one when she comes back from Stockton......
Fran
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
Felicitaciones. Vamos que se puede
Amei vcs dançando. Deus conserve com muita saude.
Muy buen trabajo un ejercicio completo además de divertido 🤩
Браво,молодцы! Хочу с Вами танцевать,но живу далеко,привет из Сибири,Россия
WOW! Congratulations!!!! I've added Ba Yonga Wamba to our groups "Ira Dances"......Cumbia Semana, Cumbia Tempestad, Won Ton Cha-cha and latest Ba Yonga Wamba......We're going to continue to move forward with your dances!!!!
Again, CONGRATS!!
Marti Wise
Hi!
Cumbia Semana was a hugh hit at the workdhop this weekend!!! When it came time for review on Friday they all asked for it!!!!
Dancin' Terry
Hi Ira,
I like teaching your dances to my classes in Port St. Lucie and I will be doing a workshop with two other instructors in October at River Ranch and I will be teaching your dance Cumbia Semana.
So Thanks again
Kathy Parker
Taught 1 class so far and they were buzzing,even people who stuggle a bit with their dancing came off the floor loving it
DI SYKES
Taught it in both beginning and intermediate classes. We're also gong to use it at the Texas State Jamboree this next week,
Thanks,
Suzanne Phillips
TEXAS
Hermoso... Los felicito
Ira-
I'm not surprised at the response. It's a great dance - fun and upbeat for any level. And for those of us in the Northeast, Latin rhythms for line dances are limited. The only cumbia beat I've experienced is in zumba class.
Thanks for sending-
Janet Manning
Show!Assisto muito quando estou fazendo estera