¡Dale Que Dale! Cuban Dance Weekender
¡Cincinnati, prepárate! Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Cuban dance, music, and culture!
Chévere LF Dance Studio, La Fórmula Music Productions, and La Pequeña Fiesta Cubana are teaming up to bring Steven Messina to Cincinnati for an immersive celebration of Cuban dance, music, and culture!
12:00PM: PANEL Appreciation vs. Appropriation: The Culture Behind the Dance. OPEN TO ALL, NO ENTRANCE FEE
Join us for an open conversation exploring the difference between appreciating a culture and appropriating it. Through the lens of Cuban music and dance, we’ll discuss cultural roots, history, respect, and the responsibility we share in honoring the traditions that inspire our movement. Because dancing is more than steps—it’s a connection to the people, stories, and culture behind them.
1:15 PM: Workshop 1: Suelta — Find Your Flavor
Feel the beat, free your body, and bring your own flavor to the dance floor! Explore the energy and the freedom of Suelta in a workshop dedicated to individual expression, body movement, musical interpretation, and Cuban dance culture.
Discover how to interpret the rhythm, play with accents, develop your personal style, and let the music guide your movement. From the creative freedom of Suelta, this is your opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and dance with confidence.
No partner needed—just bring your energy, curiosity, and sabor!
2:30 PM: Workshop 2: Cuban Partnerwork — SON Cubano
Discover the roots of Cuban social dance through the timeless elegance of Son Cubano!
Join Steven Messina for a partnerwork workshop dedicated to the distinctive rhythms, grounded movement, and intimate connection that make Son such an essential part of Cuba’s dance heritage.
Explore the fundamentals of Son partnerwork, refine your timing and weight changes, and develop a deeper understanding of how to interpret the music with your partner. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technique or expand your Cuban dance vocabulary, this workshop offers an opportunity to connect with the tradition, musicality, and character of Son Cubano.
Come ready to learn, connect, and experience the beauty of this iconic Cuban dance!
3:45 PM: Workshop 2: Rueda de Casino — Connection in Motion
One circle, multiple couples, one shared rhythm! Step into the dynamic world of Rueda de Casino, where Casino partnerwork meets teamwork, quick thinking, and collective energy.
This workshop explores the signature moves from Messina’s Dance Company, combinations, transitions, and connections that make Rueda such a uniquely social and exhilarating Cuban dance tradition. Sharpen your timing, challenge your reactions, and discover how individual dancers become one moving community.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your Rueda fundamentals or add new flavor to your dancing, get ready to move together!
6PM to 11 PM SOCIAL: ¡ASERE, QUÉ RITMO! Presented by La Fórmula Music Productions and DJ TimburÓn
The learning doesn't stop when the workshops end—take up what you learnt to the dance floor!
Get ready for a night full of sabor, ritmo, and Cuban energy! Presented by La Fórmula Music Productions and DJ TimburÓn, ¡ASERE, QUÉ RITMO! brings together the romance of bolero, the soulful sounds of Son, and the irresistible energy of Timba for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and connection.
The evening begins with the intimate, romantic sounds of a live Bolero Cocktail Hour by La Fórmula Music Productions—the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect, and ease into the night. Then, get ready to feel the energy rise as La Fórmula brings the dance floor to life with a powerful live performance of Cuban Son and Timba, filled with infectious rhythms and unmistakable sabor.
Between and after the live performances, DJ TimburÓn keeps the music flowing, the energy building, and the dance floor moving all night long!
Whether you're a seasoned dancer, a music lover, or simply looking for a night full of culture, connection, and great energy, this is your invitation to celebrate with us.
Bring your friends, bring your sabor, and get ready to dance!
¡Cuando suena la música, se forma la fiesta!
Chévere LF Dance Studio, La Fórmula Music Productions, and La Pequeña Fiesta Cubana are teaming up to bring Steven Messina to Cincinnati for an immersive celebration of Cuban dance, music, and culture!
12:00PM: PANEL Appreciation vs. Appropriation: The Culture Behind the Dance. OPEN TO ALL, NO ENTRANCE FEE
Join us for an open conversation exploring the difference between appreciating a culture and appropriating it. Through the lens of Cuban music and dance, we’ll discuss cultural roots, history, respect, and the responsibility we share in honoring the traditions that inspire our movement. Because dancing is more than steps—it’s a connection to the people, stories, and culture behind them.
1:15 PM: Workshop 1: Suelta — Find Your Flavor
Feel the beat, free your body, and bring your own flavor to the dance floor! Explore the energy and the freedom of Suelta in a workshop dedicated to individual expression, body movement, musical interpretation, and Cuban dance culture.
Discover how to interpret the rhythm, play with accents, develop your personal style, and let the music guide your movement. From the creative freedom of Suelta, this is your opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and dance with confidence.
No partner needed—just bring your energy, curiosity, and sabor!
2:30 PM: Workshop 2: Cuban Partnerwork — SON Cubano
Discover the roots of Cuban social dance through the timeless elegance of Son Cubano!
Join Steven Messina for a partnerwork workshop dedicated to the distinctive rhythms, grounded movement, and intimate connection that make Son such an essential part of Cuba’s dance heritage.
Explore the fundamentals of Son partnerwork, refine your timing and weight changes, and develop a deeper understanding of how to interpret the music with your partner. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technique or expand your Cuban dance vocabulary, this workshop offers an opportunity to connect with the tradition, musicality, and character of Son Cubano.
Come ready to learn, connect, and experience the beauty of this iconic Cuban dance!
3:45 PM: Workshop 2: Rueda de Casino — Connection in Motion
One circle, multiple couples, one shared rhythm! Step into the dynamic world of Rueda de Casino, where Casino partnerwork meets teamwork, quick thinking, and collective energy.
This workshop explores the signature moves from Messina’s Dance Company, combinations, transitions, and connections that make Rueda such a uniquely social and exhilarating Cuban dance tradition. Sharpen your timing, challenge your reactions, and discover how individual dancers become one moving community.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your Rueda fundamentals or add new flavor to your dancing, get ready to move together!
6PM to 11 PM SOCIAL: ¡ASERE, QUÉ RITMO! Presented by La Fórmula Music Productions and DJ TimburÓn
The learning doesn't stop when the workshops end—take up what you learnt to the dance floor!
Get ready for a night full of sabor, ritmo, and Cuban energy! Presented by La Fórmula Music Productions and DJ TimburÓn, ¡ASERE, QUÉ RITMO! brings together the romance of bolero, the soulful sounds of Son, and the irresistible energy of Timba for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and connection.
The evening begins with the intimate, romantic sounds of a live Bolero Cocktail Hour by La Fórmula Music Productions—the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect, and ease into the night. Then, get ready to feel the energy rise as La Fórmula brings the dance floor to life with a powerful live performance of Cuban Son and Timba, filled with infectious rhythms and unmistakable sabor.
Between and after the live performances, DJ TimburÓn keeps the music flowing, the energy building, and the dance floor moving all night long!
Whether you're a seasoned dancer, a music lover, or simply looking for a night full of culture, connection, and great energy, this is your invitation to celebrate with us.
Bring your friends, bring your sabor, and get ready to dance!
¡Cuando suena la música, se forma la fiesta!
Where is it happening?
Mansion Hill Sanctuary 417 E 6th St, Newport, KY 41071-2397, United States
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Host or PublisherChévere LF
