AFRO CUBAN DANCE CLASSES
In Los Angeles:
SUNDAYS, 11-12:30 : AFRO CUBAN DANCE CLASS with KATI HERNÁNDEZ! KATI is a dancer/choreographer, and graduate of CUBA's NATIONAL SCHOOL of the ARTS (ENA) in La Habana. She has performed with MERCEDITA VALDEZ, MANOLITO y su TRABUCO, and has taught AFRO CUBAN folkloric dance, popular dance, and modern dance in Spain, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, and throughout the U.S. Her classes STARTING JAN 3 2016 will be held @ UNIVERSAL DANCE DESIGN, 6009 W. Olympic Blvd., LA 90036. $20/class. For more info, happyhappykati@gmail.com
TUESDAYS: AFRO CUBAN RUMBA for MEN & WOMEN with
KATI HERNÁNDEZ! 8-9:15 Intermediate; 9:15-10 PM Beginning Level. This series of classes
is a comprehensive and systematic program designed for learning the basics of authtentic
Afro-Cuban RUMBA! Consistent attendance is recommended, as lessons will be progressive. Women participants should bring long scarves, or long, full skirts. $15/class.
UNIVERSAL DANCE DESIGN 6009 W Olympic Blvd. (just east of where Olympic, San Vicente & Fairfax intersect), Los Angeles, 90036 Tel. 323.938.6508. For prepayments or more info, please contact
Kati at
happyhappykati@gmail.com or 310-488-2844.
ON HIATUS UNTIL SEPT 19...
SATURDAYS, 10:30 AM: AFROCARIBE, dance classes taught by KIMBERLY MIGUEL MULLEN, presenting dance material from her travels to CUBA, PUERTO RICO and TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. The class includes information on the musical, cultural, historical, and social content of the dances, video observations. All dance levels are welcome. The classes are held at The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave. Venice, CA. 90291. $20/class. For more information, contact 310 259-5300, and/or kimmipeli@hotmail.com.
In San Diego:
SATURDAYS, 11 AM-12:30 PM: AFRO CUBAN DANCE w/ SILFREDO LA O, former dancer w/ CUTUMBA BALLET FOLKLÓRICO de SANTIAGO de CUBA, and the Bay Area’s ODC modern dance company. $10, 8589 Aero Dr. San Diego CA 92123.
SATURDAYS, 3:30-5 PM: IN SAN DIEGO: AFROCUBAN DANCE with JUAN CARLOS BLANCO former soloist with CUBA's esteemed folkloric company, RAÍCES PROFUNDAS, and presently director of OMO ACHÉ, the Afrocuban folkloric group based in San Diego. The workshops are being held @ STAGE 7 SCHOOL of DANCE, 3980 30th St., North Park, San Diego (between University and Lincoln Ave.) Cost: $15/class, $12-students. For more information please contact: omoache@earthlink.net . For other class & performance info, plus videos, visit omoachecubanculture.org
SUNDAYS, 12-1 PM: AFRO CUBAN PERCUSSION w/ JUAN CARLOS BLANCO, director of
OMO ACHÉ , San Diego based
AFRO CUBAN folkloric company.
WORLD BEAT CENTER, 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego 92101. All levels welcome! World Beat Center has drums to rent ($5) in case you don’t have one! $5/class.
*In Carlsbad, No. San Diego: MONDAYS, 7:30-8:30 PM: RUEDA de CASINO w MARITZA BAÍDA, Intermediate Level, CALAVERA HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER, Activity Room, 2997 Glasgow Drive, Carlsbad 92010. This series through Feb. 16, $12 drop in, 18 yrs+
SUNDAYS, 1-2 PM: CHANCLETA CUBANA DANCE CLASS! CARNIVAL COMPARSA & CONGA DANCE CLASSES of EASTERN CUBA! JUAN CARLOS BLANCO, director of OMO ACHÉ , San Diego based AFRO CUBAN folkloric company, and former lead dancer of Cuba’s esteemed RAÍCES PROFUNDAS. WORLD BEAT CENTER, 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego 92101. $5/class.
TUESDAYS, 7-8 PM: RUEDA de CASINO w/ SILFREDO LA O, former dancer w/ CUTUMBA BALLET FOLKLÓRICO de SANTIAGO de CUBA, and the Bay Area’s ODC modern dance company. $10. The WOOD ROOM PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO, 3800 30th St., San Diego 92104. (619) 255.9663, or (619) 358.5117.
TUESDAYS, 8-9 PM: AFRO CUBAN DANCE w/ SILFREDO LA O, former dancer w/ CUTUMBA BALLET FOLKLÓRICO de SANTIAGO de CUBA, and the Bay Area’s ODC modern dance company. $10. The WOOD ROOM PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO, 3800 30th St., San Diego 92104. (619) 255.9663, or (619) 358.5117.
*In San Diego: THURSDAYS, 5:15-6:45 PM: JUAN CARLOS BLANCO teaches BEGINNING AFRO CUBAN DANCE with LIVE DRUMMING ACCOMPANIMENT STARTING MARCH 6 at CENTRO de la RAZA, 2004 Park Blvd. (Balboa Park), San Diego 92101. $10.
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San Diego: THURSDAYS, 7:30-8:30 PM: RUMBA w SILFREDO LA O former dancer with
CUTUMBA BALLET FOLKLÓRICO de SANTIAGO de CUBA at
A TIME TO DANCE, 3982 30th St., San Diego, 92104.
CUBAN STYLE SALSA & RUEDA de CASINO
SUNDAYS (first & third of month): RUEDA in the PARK offers a
FREE RUEDA de CASINO CLASS in
GRIFFITH PARK near the Merry-Go-Round (rear parking area). Beginners 11-12 noon, intermediate 12-1 PM w/
TANIA. ((take Crystal Springs Rd. east off of Los Feliz and look for Merry-Go-Round signs). For more info:
Rueda in the Park on FaceBook, or
ruedainthepark@yahoo.com
SUNDAYS (second and fourth of the month) RUEDA in the PARK offers classes of RUEDA de CASINO @ MEDIA PARK: Join Reva for 2 classes, beginners at 1:30 pm. intermediate at 2:30 pm. FREE. Donations are welcome. If raining by noon class is canceled. MEDIA PARK 9070 Venice Boulevard. Surrounded by Venice, Canfield and Culver Blvd. In front of Traders Joe's Downtown Culver City. For more info: Rueda in the Park - Culver City on FaceBooK
*THURSDAYS, 7:30-9:30 PM: NEW CASINO (CUBAN SALSA) CLASS w KATI HERNÁNDEZ assisted by PA’ LA ORILLA DANCERS! SPREAD THE WORD! 7:30-8:30 PM: Intermediate Level; 8:30-9:30 PM-Beginning Level. $12/class UNIVERSAL DANCE DESIGN, 6009 W. Olympic Blvd., LA 90036. ON HIATUS DURING NOV 2015
SATURDAYS, (second & fourth), RUEDA in THE PARK-SANTA ANA offers classes of RUEDA de CASINO: Beginning Level 11:30 AM-12:30 PM; Intermediate Level 12:30 PM-1:30 PM. CENTENNIAL REGIONAL PARK, 3000 W Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704
AFRO BRAZILIAN DANCE
SUNDAYS, 10:30 AM: AFRO BRAZILIAN DANCE with VIDA VIERA at The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave. Venice, CA. 90291.
TUESDAYS, 7:30-8:45, SAMBA CLASS with ANA LAIDLEY!. $15/class at the BRASIL BRASIL CULTURAL CENTER, 11928 Washington Blvd., LA 90066. More info: www.capoeirabatuque.org, sambanmotion.com.
TUESDAYS, 8-9:30 pm: AFRO BRAZILIAN DANCE: AFRO CUBAN DANCE with Luiz BADARO, artistic director of VIVER BRASIL, at DANCE ARTS ACADEMY, 731 S. La Brea Ave., LA 90036, (323) 932-6230. $15/single class Live drumming. $3-$5 donation basket for the drummers to keep drumming alive! (323) 465-4762 for more class info. www.viverbrasil.com.
WEDNESDAYS, 7:30 PM: SAMBA SPEAKS with DANI LUNN at The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave. Venice, CA. 90291.
WEDNESDAYS, 8-9 PM: SAMBA with GISELLA. Classes explore the diverse dances and rhythms of Brazil. Students will learn technique in diverse dance styles such as: Samba from Rio, Samba from Bahia, Maracatu, and Orixa dances. All levels are welcome. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD STUDIO, 4625 Hayden Ave. Culver City 90230. For more info, www.gisellasambista.com.
THURSDAYS, 8-9:30 PM: SILVESTRE TECHNIQUE & ORIXA SYMBOLS taught by SAMANTHA GOODMAN @ the ELECTRIC LODGE, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice 90291. Live drumming accompaniment. $15 drop in, $110 for 8 classes. For more info email silvestretechniquela@gmail.com or
(310)926-7999.
SATURDAYS, 8:30-9:30 PM: BRAZILIAN SAMBA WORKOUT w/ JEANE JULY! LIVE DRUMMING! $15/class, $40/1 month package. Varieties International, 2523 17th, Santa Monica 90405. For more info: jtriple3@gmail.com.
SATURDAYS: SAMBA w/ CAROL BACH-y-RITA! Beginning Samba: 12 noon; Advanced Beginner: 1:30 PM. Private studio in Hollywood near Sunset & La Brea.. $20/class. Email cbachyrita@gmail.com to reserve your space. Reserve your spot now for the new series since it is a small class format (6 students). You can send your check to Carol Bach-y-Rita, 7510 Sunset Blvd., # 541, LA, CA 90046.
SATURDAYS, 4 PM: AFRO BRAZILIAN DANCE/SAMBA w/ GISELLA FERREIRA @ Brasil Brasil Cultural Center 11928 Washington Blvd. LA 90066. $15 per class. All levels welcome! Come learn the rich cultural dances of Brazil. Live drumming with Dana Maman & Co. For more info, www.gisellasambista.com.
*Denotes new classes or special workshops.
