Damarys is a unique dancer, who captures the soul and spirit of Cuba in her dancing |
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QualificationsDamarys Farrés,
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Damarys Farrés,
Havana, Cuba Founder Damarys Farrés is the Director and sole founder of D'CubanSchool. Damarys is a knowledgable passionate dancer, choreographer, teacher and researcher of the Cuban and Afro-Cuban culture dance forms and rhythms. These include Salsa, Son, Rumba, Yoruba, Bantu, Arara, Reggaeton among other genres. She was the first female Cuban artist to provide structured Cuban dance rhythm courses in the UK. She was the first solo Cuban Artist to organise independent Cuban cultural events involving Cuban artists in the UK, hence our slogans “110% Cubano” - “110% Genuine Cuban!” Her passion for her culture and Cuban dance, especially traditional and Afro-Cuban dance, are her main motive for founding The Cuba School of Arts - The Home of Cuban Arts in the UK. |
Her styleDamarys is highly acclaimed in UK as well as worldwide for her charisma and her infectious energy. She is renowned for her knowledge and passion for the Cuban and Afro-Cuban culture, dance forms and her femininity. She has a unique dancing style, choreography, artistic direction and teaching, which owes much to her broad background in dance. This includes classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, reggaetton, traditional and popular Cuban styles, folk dances, as well as other Latin, modern and Afro-Cuban dances. Damarys continues integrating her work at every trip to Cuba. She takes her experiences and promotes them everywhere she goes. Her passion and love for Cuban culture and all kinds of dance are manifested in everything she does. It has been said that 'Damarys is a unique dancer, who captures the soul and spirit of Cuba in her dancing'; and that 'Damarys affects everybody with her vital energy, passion and happiness!' |
ExperienceCollaborated with the BBC in the role of curator, choreographer and performer in programs such as Auf Wiedersehen Pet, The Hour and the Armstrong & Miller show.
Choreographer and principal batta dancer for Ayanfe the Yoruba Opera. Since she arrived in the UK from her native Cuba, Damarys has promoted and helped with the integration of Afro-Cuban culture, dance, traditions, and products in the UK and worldwide.
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Damarys affects everybody with her vital energy, passion and happiness! Damarys is a unique dancer, who captures the soul and spirit of Cuba in her dancing |