CUBAN NIGHTS HALLOWEEN 🎃 SPECIAL | Salsa, Son, Rum & Sugar | Finsbury Park
👻 Get spooky with a Cuban twist! Join us on Thursday 29 October for authentic Cuban Salsa, Son, Timba, a FREE beginner taster, special Halloween choreography, social dancing, £5 non mojitos and a party till late! Costumes encouraged — the scarier and crazier, the better! 🎃🇨🇺
Time & Location
29 Oct 2026, 19:20 – 22:30
Orleans, 259-261 Seven Sisters Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 2DD, UK
About the event
🎃 CUBAN NIGHTS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!
SALSA, SON, RUM & SUGAR 🇨🇺👻
THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2026 | ORLEANS CLUB, FINSBURY PARK
Come as scary, ugly, spooky or crazy as you dare! 😂🎃
Mis amores, get ready for a Halloween night with a proper Cuban twist!
We're bringing together authentic Cuban Salsa, Son, Timba, fantastic music, a little Halloween madness and, of course, our wonderful DCubanSchool community.
And for this special evening, we're preparing a HALLOWEEN CHOREOGRAPHY that we'll have fun learning together, with the opportunity to be part of a Halloween video! 🎬👻
Whether you're taking your first salsa steps or already dancing every week, there's something for everyone.
No partner required. All levels welcome. Costumes encouraged but not compulsory!
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🎃 HALLOWEEN NIGHT SCHEDULE
🚪 7:25 PM — Doors Open
🆓 7:30 PM — FREE Beginner Salsa Taster
💃🏽 7:30–8:30 PM — Cuban Salsa Classes
Beginners and Intermediate levels
🔥 8:30–9:30 PM — Improvers, Rueda, Son Foundations & Halloween Fun
🎶 9:30 PM till late — SOCIAL DANCING & HALLOWEEN PARTY!
Come for the classes, stay for the party and enjoy a little Cuban Halloween magic!
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👻 WHAT TO EXPECT
✓ Authentic Cuban Salsa, Casino, Son & Timba
✓ Special Halloween choreography and video opportunity
✓ Free beginner salsa taster
✓ Professional Cuban-born instructors and experienced teaching team
✓ Progressive classes using the DCubanSchool Get It Right syllabus
✓ Friendly, inclusive atmosphere
✓ No partner needed
✓ DJs playing Cuban Salsa, Timba, Son and Latin favourites
✓ £5 mojitos 🍹
✓ Caribbean patties, subject to availability
✓ Halloween costumes, laughter and plenty of dancing!
Come dressed as scary, ugly or outrageous as you like — but most importantly, come ready to have fun! 😂🧟♀️
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💃🏽 MEET YOUR TEACHING & MUSIC TEAM
Damarys Farrés - Dj Qbanita
Cuban-born professional dancer, choreographer, cultural ambassador and former UK Salsa Champion. With over two decades of teaching, performing and community leadership, Damarys brings her passion for authentic Cuban dance, music and culture to every class.
Anier Jova
Cuban-born salsa instructor whose dynamic teaching, musicality and authentic Cuban movement help dancers develop confidence, technique and connection with the music.
Daren Allen — DJ D
A valued member of the DCubanSchool family, Daren brings his experience as both a dance instructor and DJ. Alongside teaching, he'll be joining our regular DJ rotation, helping keep the dance floor alive with great music and Cuban vibes.
Together with the DCubanSchool team, they create a welcoming environment where you can learn, practise, socialise and enjoy the music.
🎶 MUSIC & SOCIAL DANCING
Our resident and guest DJs, including DJ D, bring you a lively selection of Cuban Salsa, Timba, Son Cubano and Latin favourites.
After the classes, the dance floor opens for our Halloween social and party.
Learn. Dance. Socialise. Feel Cuba!
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📍 VENUE — ORLEANS CLUB
259–261 Seven Sisters Road
Finsbury Park, London N4 2DD
🚇 Just 1 minute's walk from Finsbury Park Underground and railway station, with plenty of bus connections nearby.
A cosy, welcoming venue where we can dance, connect and enjoy the night together.
IMPORTANT: Cuban Nights is no longer at Doña Arepa. We're now at Orleans Club, with Thursday events planned here until December while we explore our next venue.
👟 Please avoid strong-grip trainers to help protect the dance floor and make dancing more comfortable.
🎟️ BOOK YOUR PLACE
Book online in advance or turn up and pay at the door!
Bring your friends, put on your scariest outfit and join us for an unforgettable Cuban Halloween night!
EVERYBODY WELCOME!
MI CASA ES TU CASA! ❤️🇨🇺
DCubanSchool | Damarys Farrés & Team
DANCE · MUSIC · CULTURE · COMMUNITY
Instagram: @damarysfarres
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YOUR NEW FAVOURITE SALSA NIGHT IN TOWN
Learn. Dance. Socialise.
Join London's Cuban dance community and experience the music, culture and joy of Cuba every Thursday in Finsbury Park with DCubanSchool.