New Courses & Upcoming Programs
Produced and curated by Kati Hernandez, here are our courses, special workshops & events not to be missed!
6th Annual Dia de Chango
A Weekend of Cuban Dance & Music Workshops! Full 2-Day Pass
(In-Person & Online)
Sat 12/5 - Sun 12/6
with Emilio Hernandez (Cuba / Miami),
Jorge & Indira (Cuba / Las Vegas)
Ivan Valdespino (Cuba / Mex)
Afimaye Galarraga (Cuba / LA)
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*COST: $350, plus processing fees.
INCLUDES entrance to 14 workshops over two days, plus entrance to performances, party, social dancing and more! Calculates to $25 per class!​​​​​
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*Location: Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
NEW! Cuban Rumba -Beginner Level,
6-Wk Progressive Course
with Live Percussion
(In-Person & Online)
Wedn, 9/9 - 10/14 from 7 - 7:55 PM PT
with Kati Hernandez​
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​*Learn & build your foundation of Cuban Rumba, working through the 5 basic steps. For those new to Cuban rumba, or wanting to hone their skills.
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*Course Dates: 9/9 - 9/23 - 9/30 -
10/7 - 10/14 - 10/21 (Class 2 of 6 on 9/23)
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*IN-PERSON COST: $90 Remaining Course,
plus processing fees
Included in the In-Person Unlimited Package
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*ONLINE COST: $20 Drop-ins
Included in the Online Unlimited Package
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*Location: Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
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NEW! Casino "Cuban Salsa"
for Social Dancing - Intermediate Level, 5-Wk Progressive Course
(In-Person & Online, Not Rueda)
Saturdays, 9/12 - 11/7 from 2:10 - 3:10 PM PT
with Kati Hernandez
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​*​​Focusing on partner work for social dancing. For those looking to take their Casino to the next level! Not a rueda class.​
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*Course Dates: 9/12 - 9/19 - 10/10 - 10/24 - 11/7 (Class 2 of 5 on 9/19)
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*IN-PERSON COST: $71 Remaining Course, plus processing fees
Included in the In-Person Unlimited Package
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*ONLINE COST: $17 Drop-ins
Included in the Online Unlimited Package
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*Location: Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Dia de Chango
Casino Track Pass
(In-Person & Online)
Sat 12/5 - Sun 12/6
with Emilio Hernandez (Cuba / Miami),
Jorge & Indira (Cuba / Las Vegas)
Ivan Valdespino (Cuba / Mex)
Afimaye Galarraga (Cuba / LA)
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*COST: $175, plus processing fees. INCLUDES ONLY the Casino Workshops.
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*Location: Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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NEW! "Using the Skirt & Handkerchief in Rumba" - Intermediate Level,
6-Wk Progressive Course with Live Percussion
(In-Person & Online)
Wedn, 9/9 - 10/14 from 8:00 - 8:55 PM PT
with Kati Hernandez
*​​6-Week Progressive Course focusing on the use of the skirt for followers / women, and the handkerchief for leads / men in Cuban Rumba. Students should be familiar with the 5 basic steps of rumba.​
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*Course Dates: 9/9 - 9/23 - 9/30 -
10/7 - 10/14 - 10/21 (Class 2 of 6 on 9/23)
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*IN-PERSON COST: $90 Remaining Course,
plus processing fees
Included in the In-Person Unlimited Package
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*Online Cost: $20 Drop-ins
Included in the Online Unlimited Package
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*Location: Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Kati Teaching at RITMO RISING: Cuban Dance Celebration
in Asheville, NC!
(In-Person Only)
Fri 9/25 - Sun 9/28, Various Times
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​*​​Come joins us for a fantastic weekend in the mountains of Asheville, NC. With the help of Duane, Kati, Michelito, Cokie and Amy we will be celebrating resiliency and community through the power of music, rhythm, and dance.​
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*Use code ORISHA10 for a 10% discount!
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*Kati's Workshops:
Oricha Dance Therapy - Afro-Cuban Dance with Live Percussion
Casino "Cuban Salsa" Ladies' Styling
Casino "Cuban Salsa" Partner Work with Kati & Duane
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*Location: Asheville, NC​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
"Orin" Yoruba Music, Singing & Movement with DAYME AROCENA @ Oricha Dance Therapy
(In-Person & Online)
Sunday 9/27 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PT
with Dayme Arocena​
​*Special workshop happening for the first time at Oricha Dance Therapy! Learn more about the workshop here.​
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*IN-PERSON COST: $40, plus processing fees
NOT included in the In-Person Unlimited Package OR In-Person Oricha Therapy Package
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*ONLINE COST: $30, plus processing fees
NOT included in the Online Unlimited Package​​
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*Location: Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
NEW! Afro-Cuban Fundamentals ELEGUA - Beginner Level, 6-Wk Progressive Course with Live Percussion
(In-Person & Online)
Thurs, 9/10 - 10/22 from 7:30 - 8:30 PM PT
with Kati Hernandez​
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​*Learn and build your foundation of Afro-Cuban dance and rhythms. For those new to Afro-Cuban dance, or wanting to hone their skills. ​
Focusing on the dances of the oricha Elegua.
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*Course Dates: 9/10 - 9/17 - 9/24 -
10/1 - 10/8 - 10/22 (Class 2 of 6 on 9/17)
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*IN-PERSON COST: $95 Remaining Course, plus processing fees
Included in the In-Person Unlimited Package
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*ONLINE COST: $20 Drop-ins
Included in the Online Unlimited Package
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*Location: Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​