# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Casino & Rueda Workshops with Reinier “El Animal” Fernández
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 18 May, 2025 at 04:15 pm
- **Event Description**: Get ready to ignite your passion for dance! Join us for an electrifying weekend of Casino and Rueda workshops led by the legendary Reinier “El Animal” Fernández. Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or you're a seasoned casinero, this event promises to elevate your moves and energize your spirit!

Saturday, May 17th
7:00pm – 8:00pm Class #1 Casino Basics footwork & partnerwork (All Levels)
8:15pm – 9:15pm Class #2 Rueda de Casino (All Levels)
9:30pm – 1:00pm Social Cubano with Guest DJ BigJ
 
Sunday, May 18th
2:00pm – 3:00pm Class #3. Casino footwork & partnerwork (Int. Level)
3:15pm – 4:15pm Class #4 Rueda de Casino (Int./Advance Level)
Click here to see Reinier in action!

Rate:
Price Per class $27 general / $25 Esquina Member / Price 4 classes General (includes Cuban Social) $103 / 4 classes Esquina Member (includes Cuban Social) $95
Sign up in advance or at the door! Early bird discount: $5 off full package till May 12th

Location: Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St., Austin, TX 78702
For private lessons, contact Esquina Tango directly.  

About the Reinier Fernández: Reinier “El Animal” is a distinguished Cuban dancer, instructor, and choreographer specializing in his country’s popular and folkloric dances. Since relocating to Mexico City in 2002, he has dedicated over two decades to promoting Cuban culture through dance. He is the founder and general director of the dance academy CMV con Ritmo, established in 2014, and co-founder of the Salsa Casino Mayan Congress, an international congress held annually in Cancún since 2010. ​

Throughout his career, Reinier has conducted workshops and participated in dance congresses across countries such as Germany, Canada, the United States, Venezuela, Mexico, and Cuba. His company has garnered multiple accolades in national and international competitions, solidifying its status as one of the most influential groups in the Cuban casino and popular dance scene in Mexico. ​

In addition to his work with CMV con Ritmo, Reinier has served as a professor of Art and Culture at Universidad Anáhuac in Mexico City and co-director of community projects like Family Project. His teaching approach is characterized by creativity, leadership, and the ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and enriching environment. ​

For more information about his classes and projects, you can visit his Facebook page: CMV con Ritmo Escuela de Baile, his YouTube channel: Reinier Fernández or Instagram page
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- **Event Categories**: workshops, dance, art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 53

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.esquinatango.org/workshop/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=austin-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Austin
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Esquina Tango Austin
- **lat**: 30.255872
- **long**: -97.71572
- **full address**: Esquina Tango Austin, 209 Pedernales St, Austin, TX 78702-4744, United States,Austin, Texas

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Esquina Tango Austin (https://allevents.in/org/esquina-tango-austin/23992375)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Esquina Tango Austin, 209 Pedernales St, Austin, TX 78702-4744, United States,Austin, Texas
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Esquina Tango Austin
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, dance, art, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Casino & Rueda Workshops with Reinier “El Animal” Fernández ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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