Puro Sabor Cubano - Much more than dance steps.
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Date: Saturday, August 24th
Workshop, Outodoor |
Time: 16:00 - 18:00
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Cuban timba: is an exhilarating musical genre that has evolved on the Caribbean island of Cuba. With our PSC Timba workshop we are exploring taking Cuban timba beyond its traditional roots, fusing it with other dance styles for a unique and thrilling artistic expression, while challenging you to explore various dance techniques, improving your style and movements.
All are Welcome
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What you will learn
Pasitos/ Solo Footwork / Shines, Styling and Body Isolation Fusion: Body Isolation AFRO-CUBAN & RUMBA How to apply these techniques into your social Salsa / Timba dance Key Workshop Highlights: Musicality: Develop a deep understanding of music, including structure, rhythm, melody, and harmony, essential for Cuban Timba interpretation. Fusion/Creativity/Exploration: Merge Cuban Timba with Rumba and Afro, expanding creative possibilities in dance. Improvement Focus: Enhance your Cuban Dance and Musicality knowledge, posture, confidence, styling, musicality, personal interpretation of moves, shines, footwork, turns, and more. Workshop Levels:
Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced dancers. Ideal for those passionate about Cuban music and dance. Basic foundation of Cuban Salsa/Casino is recommended for this workshop. ARTISTS
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Why Puro Sabor Cubano Timba with us?
- Puro Sabor Cubano workshops offer the complete package, including professional qualified teachers, technique, musicality, dance history knowledge, and more. Classes are challenging, fun, and focus on providing a holistic experience of Cuban Dance, Music, and Culture.
- Tailored Workshops: Focus on more than basic moves, providing a full experience of Cuban Dance, Music, Culture, and history.
- Top UK Native Cuban Born Instructors: Learn from the best in a comfortable dance studio or suitable venues.
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Course Highlights:
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You will see a rapid improvement in your dancing which will become more fluid, versatile and stylish.
Classes are held in dance studio, comfortable and safe surroundings.
We promote excellent teaching and enjoyment as at part of the course we encourage our students to join us after class for social dancing. So join us
PURO SABOR CUBANO! - Embark on a thrilling journey into the world of Cuban Timba, an exciting musical genre that has evolved on the Caribbean island of Cuba. Explore the fusion of Cuban Timba with Rumba and Afro, taking this dance beyond its traditional roots for a unique and expressive artistic experience.
Please bring your dance shoes (male & female) and comfortable clothing.
The Venue: Air conditioning, changing facilities, mirrors, close to the tube station, and parking spaces.
What is Salsa Cubana?
Salsa Cubana is more than just dance steps; it's an authentic expression of Cuban culture and rhythm. It's about feeling the music, connecting with your partner, and moving your body in sync with the rhythm. It's a passionate, joyful, and lively dance style that captures the spirit of Cuba.
Timba & Rueda de Casino:
Timba is a genre of Cuban music that will make you want to move your feet. Rueda de Casino is a dynamic and fun group dance where dancers form a circle and switch partners while executing synchronized moves. These dance styles are an integral part of the Cuban dance experience.
Timba is the soulful music that fuels the dance, while Rueda de Casino is a dynamic way of having fun with a partner and a group. Join us to delve into the heart of Cuban dance and culture!
Classes are held in dance studio, comfortable and safe surroundings.
We promote excellent teaching and enjoyment as at part of the course we encourage our students to join us after class for social dancing. So join us
PURO SABOR CUBANO! - Embark on a thrilling journey into the world of Cuban Timba, an exciting musical genre that has evolved on the Caribbean island of Cuba. Explore the fusion of Cuban Timba with Rumba and Afro, taking this dance beyond its traditional roots for a unique and expressive artistic experience.
Please bring your dance shoes (male & female) and comfortable clothing.
The Venue: Air conditioning, changing facilities, mirrors, close to the tube station, and parking spaces.
What is Salsa Cubana?
Salsa Cubana is more than just dance steps; it's an authentic expression of Cuban culture and rhythm. It's about feeling the music, connecting with your partner, and moving your body in sync with the rhythm. It's a passionate, joyful, and lively dance style that captures the spirit of Cuba.
Timba & Rueda de Casino:
Timba is a genre of Cuban music that will make you want to move your feet. Rueda de Casino is a dynamic and fun group dance where dancers form a circle and switch partners while executing synchronized moves. These dance styles are an integral part of the Cuban dance experience.
Timba is the soulful music that fuels the dance, while Rueda de Casino is a dynamic way of having fun with a partner and a group. Join us to delve into the heart of Cuban dance and culture!
What is salsa?
SALSA:
Salsa is a dance form with origins from the Cuban Son (1920s) and Afro-Cuban dance (specifically Afro-Cuban Rumba). It is commonly associated with the salsa music style, although it may be danced under other types of music with an 8-count rhythm. In Cuban style, the dancers circle around each other, sometimes in 3 points. This circular style is inspired by Cuban Son, specifically to the beat of Son Montuno in the 1920s. However, as it is a popular music, it is open to improvisation and thus it is continuously evolving.
Salsa is a dance form with origins from the Cuban Son (1920s) and Afro-Cuban dance (specifically Afro-Cuban Rumba). It is commonly associated with the salsa music style, although it may be danced under other types of music with an 8-count rhythm. In Cuban style, the dancers circle around each other, sometimes in 3 points. This circular style is inspired by Cuban Son, specifically to the beat of Son Montuno in the 1920s. However, as it is a popular music, it is open to improvisation and thus it is continuously evolving.
What is rueda de casino?
CUBAN RUEDA DE CASINO:
( THE ORIGINAL WHEEL) –Rueda de Casino – (late 1950s-60s) known as the wheel, it is a dynamic, fun, challenging, creative, friendly competitive, social and inter-disciplinary dance style. Originated in the Havana Casinos’ centre, from where it took the name of Rueda de Casino. A leader (cantante/caller) calls out the movements/combinations, which must be learned. Some figures can be call with different names. This happens also in Cuba; however, some traditional figures should be call the same, such as: dame, enchufla, 70, pa’rriba, pancake, yogur, etc. Many of the moves have hand signs, as well as names, to enable dancing in a loud club setting. The Rueda can be as small as two couples, or as large as a space can hold!
( THE ORIGINAL WHEEL) –Rueda de Casino – (late 1950s-60s) known as the wheel, it is a dynamic, fun, challenging, creative, friendly competitive, social and inter-disciplinary dance style. Originated in the Havana Casinos’ centre, from where it took the name of Rueda de Casino. A leader (cantante/caller) calls out the movements/combinations, which must be learned. Some figures can be call with different names. This happens also in Cuba; however, some traditional figures should be call the same, such as: dame, enchufla, 70, pa’rriba, pancake, yogur, etc. Many of the moves have hand signs, as well as names, to enable dancing in a loud club setting. The Rueda can be as small as two couples, or as large as a space can hold!
Salsa music
Salsa represents a mix of Latin musical genres, but its primary component is Cuban dance music. The roots of salsa originated in Eastern Cuba (Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo) from the Cuban Son (about 1920) and Afro-Cuban dance (like Afro-Cuban rumba).
The contemporary salsa sound coming out of Cuba is called‚ timba. It’s a fast tempo salsa with a strong afro-cuban influence. Songs will often follow a traditional rumba structure – start slow, break into a core salsa rhythm, then settle into a beautiful call and response vocal pattern. The backing vocalists keep the standard response running while the lead vocalist improvises. Ahi Na Ma!
Leading musicians playing Cuban Timba:
Los Van Van
Pupy Y Los Que Son Son
Maraca
Charanga Habanera
NG La Banda
See more about Timba in “History of Salsa and Timba”
The contemporary salsa sound coming out of Cuba is called‚ timba. It’s a fast tempo salsa with a strong afro-cuban influence. Songs will often follow a traditional rumba structure – start slow, break into a core salsa rhythm, then settle into a beautiful call and response vocal pattern. The backing vocalists keep the standard response running while the lead vocalist improvises. Ahi Na Ma!
Leading musicians playing Cuban Timba:
Los Van Van
Pupy Y Los Que Son Son
Maraca
Charanga Habanera
NG La Banda
See more about Timba in “History of Salsa and Timba”
Cuban Motion Practice Tips
Some things to keep in mind when you practice cuban motion:
You can buy now our Rueda DVD on our store page, which is an excellent video about cuban Rueda moves, with further instructions, it's walking you slowly through the technique and different dance moves
- Step on the bend leg and KEEP THE OTHER ONE STRAIGHT - do not bend both legs at the same time (careful: a straight knee does NOT mean a locked knee)
- Start stepping in place (merengue) until you have the correct motion, then expand your steps slightly until you reach your full basic step
- Make sure your stepping leg is bend on the beat it hits the music - the straightening of the leg happens BETWEEN the beats, on the "&" (123)
- Don't actively move your hips - let your knees move them
- Remember your hip goes "out" to the opposite side of your stepping leg - if you step with your right leg, the hip goes "out" on the left side and vice versa
You can buy now our Rueda DVD on our store page, which is an excellent video about cuban Rueda moves, with further instructions, it's walking you slowly through the technique and different dance moves
DCubanSchool Dance Studio
Seven Sisters Road
Unit A Rowan Apartments London N4 1FS United Kingdom Time
16:00m - 18:00pm Date August 24th, 2024, Outdoor |
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Payment can be made by bank transfer or online
Name: Cuban School of Arts Branch: HSBC Sort code: 40-02-17 Account: # 21570412 Reference: PSC-Timba 2024 *Payment are not refundable neither transferable. **There are limited spaces available. *** Please note that combo prices are applicable until 24 hours prior to the class. If payment is made on the same day or at the door, individual prices for each workshop will apply. On-door payments in cash only. Timba Workshop 2 hr class -- Ausgut 24th only
Timba Workshop 1 hr class -- August 24th only
Timba Workshop 1 hr class -- August 24th only
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Great classes!! I now understand more about salsa and I meet a lot of new people and made friends.
Great classes!! I love Cuban Salsa. The music is contagious and make so happy. You guys are amazing. We had a fab time. Cannot wait for the next section ;-)