Studio Cubano Tuesday
Date
Time
Classes
Studio
Live music every other Tuesday .
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May Time class Teacher  

May 15

 

 

8:30pm - 9:30pm

 

 

9:30pm - 10:30pm

 

Afro-Cuban  Arara From the Fon people and the Arara Kingdom of the Dahomean region, now known as Benin

Rumba- Guaguanco Working with the Rhythm and the accent of the dance .

Ariel

 

 

Ariel

Basement Dance Studio, 400 York Way, London N7

Studio 1

May 22 

 

 

8:30pm - 9:30pm

 

 

9:30pm -10:30pm

 

Afro-Cuban    Arara From the Fon people and the Arara Kingdom of the Dahomean region, now known as Benin

Rumba - Guaguanco Working with the Rhythm and the accent of the dance

Ariel

 

 

Ariel

 

Basement Dance Studio, 400 York Way, London N7

Studio 1

Studio 1

*****Please note that ladies attending these classes should bring a long skirt******

May 29 

8:30pm - 9:30pm

 

 

9:30pm - 10:30pm

Afro-Cuban    Arara From the Fon people and the Arara Kingdom of the Dahomean region, now known as Benin

Rumba – Guanguanco Working with the Rhythm and the accent of the dance


Ariel

 

 

Ariel

Studio 1

Studio 1

June 5

8:30pm - 9:30pm

 

9:30pm - 10:30pm

Afro-Cuban    Arara   From the Fon people and the Arara Kingdom of the Dahomean region, now known as Benin

Columbia Rumba - Bailes Campesinos Origin of Son Cubano

 

Ariel

 

Ariel

 

Studio 1
 

June 12

8:30pm - 9:30pm

 

 

9:30pm - 10:30pm

Afro-Cuban    Arara From the Fon people and the Arara Kingdom of the Dahomean region, now known as Benin

Columbia Rumba Yambu-Son Working with the Rhythm and the accent of the dance


Ariel

 

 

Ariel

Studio 1

June 19

8:30pm - 9:30pm

 

 

9:30pm - 10:30pm

Afro-Cuban    Arara  From the Fon people and the Arara Kingdom of the Dahomean region, now known as Benin

Rumba Working with the Rhythm and the accent of the dance

Ariel

 

 

Ariel

Studio 1

June 26

8:30pm - 9:30pm

 

 

 

 

9:30pm - 10:30pm

Afro-Cuban  Cumbe Combination of rhythms and dances brought to Cuba by the slaves from different parts of Africa

 

 

Cuban Popular Dance Rumba Working with the Rhythm and the accent of the dance

Ariel

Cumbe or Kumba: Combination of rhythms and dances brought to Cuba by the slaves from different parts of Africa ( Congo , Guinea , The Gambia, Angola , Nigeria and others) The character of the dance is lively, animated, full of life and energetic.

 

Ariel

Studio 1

July 03

8:30pm - 9:30pm

 

 

 

 

9:30pm - 10:30pm

Afro-Cuban  Cumbe  Combination of rhythms and dances brought to Cuba by the slaves from different parts of Africa

 

 

Afro-Rumba Mixing Afro-cuban and Rumba movement

 

Ariel

Cumbe or Kumba: Combination of rhythms and dances brought to Cuba by the slaves from different parts of Africa ( Congo , Guinea , The Gambia, Angola , Nigeria and others) The character of the dance is lively, animated, full of life and energetic.

 

Ariel

Studio 1
This is for people who want to learn and experience different types of Cuban dances, bringing you the original Afro-Cuban roots and Cuban popular dance.

Units -

Afro-Cuban Dance (Orishas)

Dances, songs and music in adoration of the Cuban Saints or Orishas , who are Gods from the Yoruba religion of western Nigeria, traditions that were brought to Cuba from Africa by slaves. Orishas featured in the workshops include Ellggua , Yemaya , Chango and Oggun

 

Rumba

Cuban Rumba has three forms, ' Yambu ', ' Guaguanco ' and 'Colombian'. It is danced by a man and a woman who represent theatrically, different ocurrences from their daily lives.

Arara

From the Fon people and the Arara Kingdom of the Dahomean region, now known as Benin . Arara rhythms, songs and dances were introduced into eastern Cuba through Haiti , where many of those rituals and ceremonies are still practiced.

Prices: ------------- > £30 Deposit required to secure place

Advance payment 2hrs per week

A block of 10 weeks = £190 - A block of 5 weeks = £100 

Advance payment 1hr per week

A block of 10 weeks = £100 - A block of 5 weeks = £55

Studio Cubano
Timetable 2012
Date Time Level Class Teacher
Saturday 17th March
11-12pm
1
Yemaya
Ariel
End of Term Session
12-1pm
2
Bailes de la Chancleta (Wooden Flip-flops)
Ariel
1-2pm
All
Afro-Fitness (Mixing Afro-Cuban, Rumba and Cuban Popular dance.)
Ariel
 
2pm onwards
All
A fantastic finale with Live Music from Gerardo de Armas.
Free CD, a handout of the dances from term 1… and a taste of what’s to come in term 2.New Course of Afro-Cuban, Rumba and Cuban Popular Dance from Saturday 24th March until 26th May
 
 
Saturday 24 th March
11-12pm
1
Palo Monte
Ariel
 
12-1pm
2 & 3
Rumba - Son
Ariel
 
1-2pm
All
Afro-Fitness (Congas y Comparsas)
Ariel
 
Saturday 31st March
11-12pm
1
Palo Monte
Ariel
 
12-1pm
2 & 3
Son (Live Music)
Ariel
 
1-2pm
All
Afro-Fitness (Congas y Comparsas)
Ariel
 
Saturday 7th April
11-12pm
1
Elegua (Introduction)
Ariel
 
12-1pm
2 & 3
Son
Ariel
 
1-2pm
3
Afro-Rumba
Ariel
 
Saturday 14th April
11-12pm
1
Elegua
ArielAlicia Bueno
 
12-1pm
2 & 3
Bailes Campesinos
ArielAlicia Bueno
 
1-2pm
3
Afro-Rumba
ArielAlicia Bueno
 
Saturday 21st April
11-12pm
1
Obatala
ArielAlicia Bueno
 
12-1pm
All
Bailes Campesinos
ArielAlicia Bueno
 
1-2pm
All
Afro-Fitness
ArielAlicia Bueno
 
Saturday 28th April
11-12pm
1
Oshosi
David
 
12-1pm
2 & 3
Rumba
David
 
1-2pm
3
Afro-Fitness
David
Saturday 5th May
11-12pm
1
Arara
Ariel
 
12-1pm
1 & 2
Mambo-Cha (Musical Combination)
Ariel
 
1-2pm
3
Afro-Fitness
Ariel
 
Saturday 12th May
11-12pm
1
Arara
Ariel
 
12-1pm
1 & 2
Mambo-Cha (Musical Combination)
Ariel
 
1-2pm
3
Afro-Rumba
Ariel
 
Saturday 19th May
11-12pm
1
Arara
Ariel
 
12-1pm
1 & 2
Pilon (Cuban Popular Dance)
Ariel
 
1-2pm
3
Afro-Rumba
Ariel
 
Saturday 26th May
11-12pm
1
Ogun
Ariel
 
12-1pm
1 & 2
Mozambique (Cuban Popular Dance)
Ariel
 
1-2pm
3
Bailes de la Chancleta
Ariel
Please note: Ladies attending the classes should bring a long skirt.
Private classes available with a 30% discount if you join Studio Cubano.
If you are not sure what level you are, come 20 mins before the class and we will help you decide.
Level Criteria
Level 1 – Beginner – no previous experience
Level 2 - Intermediate students and beginners with previous experience. Knowledge of body movement and understanding of rhythm.
Level 3 – Have skills in movement of the upper part of the body. Be able to interpret the music and have knowledge of three Afro-Cuban Dances and Rumba.
Level 4 - Enough knowledge to interpret five Afro-Cuban dances, Rumba and three Cuban Popular Dances.