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Workshops with El Moro 3 and 4 May 2025

13/04/2025
Events, News, Workshops / Courses

The Dance Event of the Year.

Moro Workshops
 
On 3 – 4 May 2025, we present an entire weekend of Cuban Dance Workshops with Airagdin Pavon More (Maestro El Moro, Cuban born and trained). Learn various Cuban and Dominican dance styles from the very best, then test out your new skills at our party. 
Tickets: $30 per workshop or grab the whole lot for $120 including free entry to the party. Tickets are limited and on sale now at Tickets.
 
Party: 8pm Saturday Night at the Mt Stuart Hall.
 
Workshops
 
Saturday: Mt Stuart Hall, Byard St, Mt Stuart
 
Sat 11.15 am Cha-cha-cha (open level): In the 1950s, the Danzon and Mambo combined to create the Cha Cha Cha (also known as the Cha Cha It was later adopted and commercialized by ballroom dancers who for teaching purposes (for those unable to identify the beat). Its name comes from the staccato footsteps of the dancers. Unlike most dances, the Cha Cha Cha is danced offbeat and has a simple procession of foot movements– three quick steps, two slow steps, pause. Like the Mambo and the Rumba, the Cha-Cha-Cha is a very fluid dance with a lot of pelvic motion.
Sat 1.15pm Cuban Salsa (Casino) (Intermediate) : Learn some new turn patterns and techniques to greatly improve your salsa. In Cuba, a popular dance known as Casino was marketed abroad as Cuban-style salsa or Salsa Cubana to distinguish it from other salsa styles when the name was popularized in the 1970s. Dancing Casino is an expression of popular social culture in Cuba and many Cubans consider casino a part of their social and cultural activities centering on their popular music.
Sat 2:20pm Rudea de Casino (Open): Rueda de Casino is a style of Cuban Salsa where several couples dance in a circle guided by a single leader calls out the moves while the pairs in the circle execute them. There are dozens of spins, each one has a name and many have hand signals. The caller will call out different Cuban salsa patterns that might involve switching partners, clapping, yelling, stomping, or just about any movement your creative mind can think of.
 
Sunday: Encore Dance, 58A Federal Street, North Hobart
 
Sun 12:05pm Son Cubano (Open): Cuban son dance is a social dance that is typically performed to the music of the son Cubano genre. It is a popular partner dance that originated in Cuba in the early 20th century and has since spread to many other parts of the world. The dance is characterized by its smooth and flowing movements, using the space to travel. This gives a very ballroom dancing feel to the dance. Smooth and flowing movements are meant to reflect the rhythms and melodies of the music. The basic steps of the dance involve a combination of side-to-side and back-and-forth movements, often accompanied by turns and spins.
Sun 1:15pm Dominican Bachata (Open): The Dance Event of the Year. On 3 – 4 May 2025, we present an entire weekend of Cuban Dance Workshops with Airagdin Pavon More (Maestro El Moro) Cuban born and trained). Come and learn various Cuban dance styles from the very best, then test out your new skills at our party Saturday Night.
 
 

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Salsa Transition Classess February – March 2025

22/01/2025
Events, uncategorised, Workshops / Courses

salsa
Casa Cubana is running a salsa transition class aimed at giving you the confidence to dance in the intermediate class and improve your dancing skills. This class is also for you if you are already attending Intermediate class and would like to polish what you have learnt. Solo, partner dancing and rueda de casino will be covered.
We will have 1.5 hour classes with 30 min of practice thereafter from 10am – midday.
  • 23rd Feb
  • 2nd March
  • 16th March
  • 23rd March
  • 30th March
  • 6th April

Cost $120
Prepayment is required to attend this class as numbers are limited and we want to have an even number of leads and follows.
Get in early to ensure your spot!!

Register by sending an email with your name and phone number to casacubanahobart@gmail.com, or by filling out the following form
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIyrE_dNeidXwVmktPDcGBzMUDnC_xwqiAbu7Lmxx0s/edit?usp=sharing
Payment should be made to:
Account Name: Hobart Salsa
BSB: 632 001
Account Number: 100192106

Christmas Party December 21 2023

14/12/2023
Events, News

December 21st is the annual Casa Cubana Christmas Party, marking our final Thursday night of the year.. This year’s theme is Havana Nights. So, frock up in your best 1950s Cuban inspired outfits for a hot night of dancing, free supper and maybe even mojitos.
Lessons as usual from 7pm, with free social dancing from 9pm.
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Cuban Workshops with Roly and Piter: July 2019

13/06/2019
Events, Workshops / Courses

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Piter Pantoja Lopez
Born in Havana, Cuba. Piter is a professional dancer and dance instructor of all Cuban dance styles. Piter is well known for his energy and unique street style that he brings to the stage. Recognised as an outstanding performer, Piter has danced for some of Cuba’s biggest internationally recognised stage shows, including “Kings of Salsa”, and “Lady Salsa”. In the past few years Piter has been teaching in Europe, Finland, and dancing as part of the show “Jazz it Up”. Piter now resides in Adelaide, teaching and performing with his wife Emma Dawson at their school, The Dance Pad.

Rolando “Roly” Garcia Callaba
Rolando was born and raised in Nuevo Vedado, Havana and studied at the acclaimed Instiuto Superior de Arte. He is a vibrant and energetic dancer of Salsa, Rumba, Son, Reggaeton, and the dances of the Orishas. Roly has spent his youth dancing and performing in the streets of Havana, and has also trained and performed with the Folkloric Group “Quatro Vientos”.
Roly teaches all levels of students and is passionate about his homeland and all things Cuban. Rolando is currently teaching with La Bomba Productions in Adelaide and is a frequent guest instructor at the various Cuban dance festivals across Australia, and more recently also in Dubai.

We can’t wait for the boys to share their knowledge and infectious energy with us!

CLASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 20th JULY
(@Ukrainian Hall, Moonah)

10:30– 11:30 Cha Cha Cha (Intermediate/Open)
This one is for all you cha-cha-cha lovers out there. We will cover the traditional steps as well as looking at how to incorporate this into your social dancing.

11:40– 12:40 Casino/Salsa/Rueda (Intermediate) (At capacity for follows)
Learn some new turn patterns to add into your repertoire.

1:10– 2:10 Reggaeton (Open)
Reggaeton is the blend of Latin, Hip hop and Reggae rhythms and has spread in popularity from the Caribbean to the world. This class will be high energy and is sure to get your blood pumping.

SUNDAY 21st JULY
(@Encore Dance, North Hobart)

11:00– 12:00 Rumba (Open)
Unique to Cuba, Rumba is a meld of African rhythms and flamenco influences. Elements of rumba are commonly integrated into Cuban salsa. This workshop will help you to ground yourself to the beat of the music and develop your body movements.

12:10– 1:10 Orishas/Afro-Cuban (Open)
Popular Cuban dance is deeply rooted in African cultures and Salsa especially also incorporates styles from other genres, like the Orisha dance. Orishas are deities/gods that maintain the Earth and watch over the affairs of humanity. Each Orisha is responsible for different parts of nature and each one has their own specific music and dance. In this class we will learn some of these movements which will help to unlock the body and develop your musicality.

1:40 – 2:40 Salsa Suelta (Open) (At capacity)
Non-partnered dancing to help you move to the music and incorporate all of the Cuban rhythms into your salsa. This may be a little challenging for new dancers, but don’t let that stop you from giving it a try.

COST
Early Bird: Expired
Price from 24th June: BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED
Registrations close: Sunday 14th July

VENUES
Saturday: Ukrainian Hall, 185 Main Road Moonah (opposite McDonald’s). Parking is limited at the location.
Sunday: Encore Dance, 58a Federal Street, North Hobart

PARTY
Where: The Founders Room, Woobys Lane, Salamanca
When: 8:30pm-12
Tickets: $10 cash on the door or online via www.trybooking.com/499826
Bar: Cash sales only

PAYMENT
BOOK AND PAY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE. Refunds will be issued if class size is exceeded (sorry to those who miss out).
1. Register and pay at Thursday Night Salsa (The Italian Club, North Hobart), or
2. Electronic Transfer (EFT) to the following bank account and please email through your class registration details

EFT
Name: Hobart Salsa Inc
BSB: 632 001
Account: 100192106
Reference Text: please include your name so we know who has paid
And Email:
Send email to “makrina_t@hotmail.com” indicating which classes you have paid for.

What else do I need to know?
• There will be NO DOOR SALES this helps us to reduce administration on the day.
• LUNCH: BYO.
• If you CANNOT MAKE A CLASS, then please let us know as early as you can, as we may be able to find a replacement.

AfroCuban & Cuban Dance Festival – Sydney 11th – 13th October 2019

24/01/2019
Events

Casa Cubana are hoping to have a group attend this event later in the year, as it’s always more fun with a group!

You may have heard of this event previously as the Australia Rueda de Casino Festival & Championship, and while it’s had a re-name. it will still be an amazing weekend with dance instructors from around Australia and the world coming together to provide a variety of dance classes, as well as amazing performances and parties.

If you are keen to attend and would like to take advantage of any deals in registration fees or accommodation we can wangle, please have a chat with Casa Cubana teacher Makrina.

More details on the festival here

Veneno ft C Major Live in Hobart; Nov 17 2018

20/09/2018
Events

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Saturday, 17 November 2018 from 20:00-23:30

Polish Hall, 22-24 Newtown Road, Newtown

VENENO has been Australia’s leading Latino Fusion outfit since 1998. With a sound and musicianship like no other, this life-long brotherhood of Australian/Latino musicians push the boundaries with their infectious blend of Afro, Salsa, Reggae, Timba, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Hip hop and Rock. Veneno has also collaborated with acclaimed artists such as: Osvaldo Chacon/Bamboleo (Cuba), Aloe Blacc (USA), Cubanisimo (Cuba), Los De Abajo (MEX), and Havana Meets Kingston.

Front man C Major (Carlos Velazquez) dominates the stage with charisma and flawless vocals, adding his own mix of RnB, Pop, Neo-Soul and authentic Latin Sonero traditions. C Major was seen on The Voice Australia and mentored by Latino Superstar Ricky Martin and Pop icon Will.i.am.

Supporting Veneno is Hobart’s very own and much-loved Latin ensemble, Son Del Sur.

We will also have special guests El Moro and Angel from Buena Vista Dance (Sydney) joining us for the night.

Yep, we are going big! This is set to be a night to remember!

Tickets available via Trybooking
https://www.trybooking.com/423771
Adults: $40 + bf / $45 on the door
Students: $30 + bf / $35 on the door (valid student I.D must be shown on arrival)

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