Afro‑Rumba Secrets: A KOOBACHOMBA Exclusive

Name: Afro‑Rumba Secrets: A KOOBACHOMBA Exclusive
Start: 2026-03-28T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-29T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Rugby Indian Community Center

Schedule

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Rugby Indian Community Center | Rugby, EN

💥Get Ready to Move!💥KOOBACHOMBA®
is bringing you a sizzling night of Salsa!
🎟️ Limited Number Of Workshop Places
We have a very limited number of places available at just £20 (Cash price) £22 (PayPal price), which includes both the ladies workshop and the party.
We’re keeping numbers intentionally small so every student gets individual attention, especially during the Yemayá & Oshún workshop. If you want to secure your place, book early — this one will fill fast.
To secure your place please contact:-
Cynthia Zulima Dobó(Rugby/Leicester)
Sarah Benee (Rugby/Coventry/Leamington)
Anil (Rugby)
Melanie Murdock (Leicester/Leamington)
Cuban Salsa (Leamington)

🔥 About Ariel Rios
Ariel Rios is one of the UK’s most inspiring Afro‑Cuban salsa teachers, choreographers, performers, and show artists, with over 20 years of dance and teaching experience. Originally from Cuba, he has performed and choreographed in some of Havana’s top theatres and toured across the UK with the renowned Nitro Theatre Company.
Ariel is celebrated for his ability to inspire, educate, and energise dancers of all levels, blending technical excellence with deep knowledge of Afro‑Cuban culture. His workshops are known for their authenticity, passion, and the powerful connection he creates with his students.
💃 What He’ll Be Teaching
• Ladies Workshop:
Yemayá & Oshún — explore the divine feminine energy, flowing movements, and Afro‑Cuban roots of these iconic Orishas.
Can men join the workshop?
Yes — men are welcome to join, but priority will be given to ladies as this workshop is designed with feminine movement, styling, and Orisha expression at its core.
If spaces remain after the ladies’ priority window, men can book in.
• Party Class / Social:
Son Cubano — elegant, musical, and full of Cuban flavour, perfect for elevating your social dancing for the night.
🚨What's Happening:
* Doors Open: 6:00PM - Grab a drink!
* Workshop (6:30PM)
(ONLY Available to those who have booked)
* Chill & practice what you learnt (7:30PM)
* Son Cubano with our Ariel (8:00PM)
★ Party Time (9:00PM): Dance the night away till 12:00AM!
★ Incredible Music:
DJ Caramelito will be spinning the hottest tracks.
Location:
★ Venue: Rugby Indian Association
★ Address: 1 Edward Street
Rugby
CV21 2EZ
★ What3words: ///kind.snacks.fuzzy
★ Entrance: Only 10min off the M6 Jn 1
onto the A426, continue into
Rugby past Police Station/
Benn Hall and at roundabout
take 3rd left onto Oliver St
then 2nd right onto Edward St,
venue is on the right.
Huge downstairs dance floor
with bar upstairs.
★ Essential Information:
▶️WORKSHOP only Doors Open: 6:00PM
▶️Party Doors Open: 7:30 PM
▶️£10 Cash ONLY if (clicked 'Going' on
our Facebook event). £12 PAYPAL
▶️ £8 Cash ONLY with a valid NUS ID and
Clicked going on our Facebook event.
£10 PAYPAL
▶️Your Teachers:
**POLITE NOTE** if you do NOT click going you will be charged £13 (cash price) or £15 (PAYPAL) on the door. We create a list by midday of 28th March. please click going before then to be sure of the discount.
**PAYPAL payment** is accepted but due to processing costs we reflect these in our prices shown. Cheapest option is to pay by cash.
Why KOOBACHOMBA® ?
✅FREE parking directly outside venue
✅CHEAP bar
✅WOODEN dance floor
✅BEST Cuban DJ in the country
✅FRIENDLY vibe, it’s all about having fun!
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