🇨🇺Join the 3,5hr Cuban flavor Bailes Populares workshop with Jesús La Rosa Pérez (Cuba). Straight from Cuba’s streets, Bailes Populares are Cuba’s real social dances – born in neighborhoods. Rhythm, joy, and community! Think ChaChaChá’s flirty steps, Pilon’s spicy hip grind, Mozambique’s Afro-Cuban fire, and Rueda de Casino’s wild circle of partner-swapping fun “chaos”. In this workshop you will get a taste of just some of the popular social dance rhythms of Cuba.
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🔥Dances covered in this workshop:
💃 ChaChaCha
The flirty, syncopated cousin of salsa! Learn the classic triple-step rhythm (chasse), smooth hip action, and playful partner connection that made ChaChaChá a global sensation in the 1950s. Born in Cuba, perfected in dance halls – now yours to master!
💃 Pilon
Named after the coffee-grinding motion (pilonar), this spicy, modern Cuban street dance is all about hips, attitude, and sabor! Fun, flirtatious, and full of personality – think reggaeton’s cooler, more rhythmic older sibling.
💃 Mozambique
A powerful, lesser-known gem created by Pello el Afrokán in the 1960s! Driven by congas, trumpets, and pure Afro-Cuban energy, this dance combines marching rhythms with fluid body waves. Bold, proud, and infectious – you’ll feel like you’re in a Havana carnival!
💃 Casino De Rueda
The ultimate Cuban party dance! Dance in a circle (rueda) with constant partner switches, guided by a caller shouting fun commands (dame, enchufla, sombrero!). It’s salsa with teamwork, laughter, and non-stop motion – the heart of Cuban social dancing!
⭐️Program:
13:00 - ChaChaCha (60min)
14:00 - Pilon (30min)
14:30 - Mozambique (30min)
15:00 - Casino De Rueda (90min)
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⭐️Cost:
35e / when pre-registered by Thursday 20.11.
(Includes HSA evening party ticket 22.11.)
45e / From the door
❗️Please note: The program is designed as an introduction for these dancers. The workshop is designed to be taken as a full experience. The ChaChaCha, Pilon and Mozambique moves you learn will be used in the ending Casino De Rueda. Previous dance experience is recommended. No partner needed. Partners will be rotated in the workshop.
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