The Cuban Blueprint in Antwerp - October 10

The Cuban Blueprint is a progressive training series taught by Barbaro, professionally trained at the Conjunto Folklórico Nacional de Cuba. Each module combines authentic Cuban technique, musicality and practical social dancing through intensive coaching, personal feedback and hands-on training.

Every month can be taken as a standalone module, while dancers following the full Blueprint journey benefit from the deepest progression and integration of all concepts. 

September | The Groove & Timing

• Sept 12: 11:30 Timba con Groove (solo) • 14:00 Timba Cubana (couple)
• Sept 26: 11:30 Son Cubano (couple) • 14:00 Timba a Contratiempo (solo)

October | The Heartbeat & Flow

October explores the connection between Rumba Guaguancó and modern Timba. You'll learn how to bring more flavour, playfulness and character into both your solo dancing and partnerwork.

• Oct 10: 11:30 Rumba Guaguancó (couple) • 14:00 Timba con Rumba (solo)
• Oct 24: 11:30 Timba Footwork (solo) • 14:00 Timba Cubana (couple)

November | The Roots & Musicality

• Nov 7: 11:30 Afro-Cuban (Elegguá & Oggún, solo) • 14:00 Timba con Afro (solo)
• Nov 28: 11:30 Timba Musicality (Solo) • 14:00 Timba Musicality (Couple)

December | The Challenges

• Dec 5: 11:30 The Switch • 14:00 The Unpredictable
• Dec 19: 11:30 The Speed • 14:00 The Masterclass

By the end of the full program, you will:

✓ Dance with greater confidence, musicality and authenticity

✓ Understand how Son, Rumba, Afro-Cuban movement and Timba connect

✓ React to music instead of relying on memorised patterns

✓ Improve both your solo movement and partnerwork connection

✓ Develop your own Cuban style and expression on the social dance floor

✓ Build a complete foundation for long-term growth as a dancer

All information and tickets can be found on dancewithbarbaro.com