SOY CUBA
100% CUBAN DANCE EXPERIENCE
An ALL-DAYER Cuban Event – 100% Cuban Culture • 100% Cuban
About this Event
🇨🇺 ALAIN HERNANDEZ INVITES YOU TO… SOY CUBA 🇨🇺
100% CUBAN DANCE EXPERIENCE
An ALL-DAYER Cuban Event – 100% Cuban Culture • 100% Cuban Energy • 100% Cuban Flavour
Saturday 17 October 2026
📍 Malcolm X Centre
141 City Rd, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8YH
Workshops: 10:00AM – 6:30PM
Cuban Social Party: 8:30PM – 12:00AM
Prepare for a full day immersed in the heart, rhythm, music and spirit of Cuba!
ALL LEVEL CLASSES — Everyone Welcome!
CUBAN DANCE WORKSHOPS
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Dance styles included:
CUBAN DANCE WORKSHOPS
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Dance styles included:
• Danzón
• Palo
• Estilo Cubano (Ladies & Men's Styling)
• Rueda de Casino
• Afro-Cuban – Oshún & Changó
• Rumba
Classes & Content
Workshops Included
Danzón - Cuba's National Dance
Experience the elegance and sophistication of Cuba's oldest ballroom dance. Learn graceful partner connection, posture, musicality and the refined movements that made Danzón the foundation of modern Cuban social dancing.
Palo
Discover the powerful rhythms and movements rooted in Afro-Cuban spiritual traditions. This workshop explores grounding movements, body expression, ancestral energy and the cultural significance behind Palo dance.
Estilo Cubano (Ladies & Men's Styling)
Add authentic Cuban flavour to your dancing.
Learn:
• Body movement
• Arms styling
• Footwork
• Musical interpretation
• Confidence
• Cuban attitude and expression
Separate styling techniques for both ladies and gentlemen.
Rueda de Casino
The famous Cuban circle dance!
Learn partner changes, exciting combinations, teamwork and communication while dancing with everyone in the circle. One of the most fun and social Cuban dance styles.
Afro-Cuban – Oshún & Changó
Explore the sacred dances dedicated to two of Cuba's most celebrated Orishas.
Oshún
Graceful feminine movements inspired by the Goddess of rivers, love, beauty and prosperity.
Changó
Powerful masculine movements inspired by the God of thunder, fire, strength, music and celebration.
Discover the stories, symbolism and rhythms behind these beautiful Afro-Cuban traditions.
Rumba
Feel the heartbeat of Cuba.
Learn the energy, musicality and body movement of one of Cuba's oldest and most expressive dance styles, combining African roots with Cuban identity.
ALL LEVELS CLASSES
Rumba-Son-Afro Cubano-Timba-Reparto
BEGINNERS - (IMPROVERS AND ADVANCE)
there will be two Rueda classes running at the same time
WHAT TO BRING
• Ladies: Long skirt (required for classes)
• Gentlemen: Handkerchief
FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE at LUNCH TIME
(Not included in the ticket price)
AUTHENTIC CUBAN DINNER AVAILABLE
Pre-book your meal — £30 per meal -Pollo Ripiado (shredded chicken), Basmati Rice, Sweet Plantain and Yuca (Cassava)
£30 per meal VEGAN -Vegetables sautéed, Basmati Rice, Sweet Plantain and Yuca (Cassava)
Enjoy homemade Cuban flavours, traditional recipes and a true taste of Cuba after an incredible day of dancing.
TICKETS
FULL PASS: £60
Includes all workshops + evening social.
SOCIAL ONLY: £15
8:30PM – Midnight Cuban party.
DATE
Saturday 17 October 2026
LOCATION
Malcolm X Centre
141 City Rd, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8YH
CONTACT & BOOKINGS:
07976 813877
PAYMENTS
You can pay at the door, by emailing Alain Hernandez at [email protected] or
Pay here:
Where is it happening?
GBP 16.96 to GBP 98.22
