This is a follow-up 5-week series to Casino Fundamentals 1. The sign up pre-requisites are knowing and feeling comfortable executing: Paso de Son, Dile que no, Guapea, Enchufa, Rodeo and Exhibe.

Casino Fundamentals 2 will explore another set of foundational moves including: Vacila, Enchufa, Lateral [hacia afuera], Lazo Lateral, Puente Lateral Botella/Coca-Cola Paseos

Important Note: This series will have a strong focus on technique and understanding the circular patterns of casino. Students of all levels are likely to learn something even if they are not new to rueda de casino or even casino itself. The series is also focused on partner dancing, not rueda.

Cost: $25 Single Class | $70-90 Sliding Scale for Full 5-Class Series

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What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?

Casino is a popular social partner dance style originating from Cuba, characterized by its circular movements, and intricate footwork and body isolations. Casino originated in Havana, Cuba, in the 1950s, emerging from traditional Cuban dances like Son and Cha-Cha-Cha. It was influenced by other Cuban dance forms like Mambo, Rumba, and even North American Jive. The name “Casino” comes from the Spanish term for dance halls, “Casinos Deportivos,” where the dance was first popularized. After the Cuban Revolution in 1959, Casino spread globally, becoming a popular dance style in various countries and cultures. Casino is also known as Cuban Salsa. It’s often danced to Timba, a Cuban genre of music influenced by salsa, Son, and Afro-Cuban rhythms.

What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?

Despelote Boston shares their love and knowledge of Cuban dance by teaching and performing in the Greater Boston Area and beyond. Despelote is led by Diana Ruiz and Rodrigo Ipince. They both have trained in Cuban dances for more than 10 years and currently teach regular classes in Cambridge with Boston Rueda and MIT Casino Rueda.

Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…

…we love dancing casino and rueda de casino and sharing it with everyone.

Accompanists, Assistants, and Regular Substitutes:

Diana Ruiz, Rodrigo Ipince, Margot Barroso, Scott Richards and Juan Berrio

How can students learn more about this offering?
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Contact Information
Contact:
despelote.boston@gmail.com