Cuban Casino basics
Schedule
Wed Sep 03 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1226 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703 | Madison, WI
The four-week session will cover basic rhythm and body movements to enjoy Cuban Casino solo, in couples, and groundwork for Rueda de Casino. This is not a workshop for dance beginners, but rather dancers who want to get exposure to Cuban Casino.Sign up on our site www.TimbAche.dance, click ticket link.
Please sign up for each Workshop date (of the four weeks) you plan to attend.
Casino is often called "Cuban Salsa" outside of Cuba, though the dance form is very distinct from other forms of Salsa such as "In-line" New York (on2) or LA Style (on1) or "Miami", etc. In Cuba, Casino is a social dance "de la calle", and woven into the culture. The dancers who are practiced and capable are invited to join the local Casino de Rueda group, danced in a circle, changing partners and orientation based on called "figuras" or moves.
- Workshop classes are 2 hours each and build on the previous week's class.
- Some previous dance experience or musical training is suggested, as we'll be discussing and practicing with the measures of the music in 8-count, the song sections, and the instrument arrangements.
- Participants will receive more detailed information mid-August and are expected to practice 15-30 minutes/week between classes.
- Freewill Donations for space rental are appreciated, not required.
