New Courses & Upcoming Programs
Produced and curated by Kati Hernandez, here are our courses, special workshops & events not to be missed!
Kati teaching in NY Sunday 11/1 & Monday 11/2!
6th Annual Dia de Chango
A Weekend of Cuban Dance & Music Workshops!
(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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*2nd Tier EARLY BIRD Passes Available Now!
1. $350 FULL Pass
2. $250 Afro-Cuban & Rumba Track
3. $165 Son, Casino & Reparto Track
4. $250 Mix & Match 10 Workshop Pass​​​​​
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*Location: Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Cuban Rumba -Beginner Level,
6-Wk Progressive Course
with Live Percussion
(In-Person & Online)
Wedn, 9/9 - 10/21 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 4 of 6 on 10/7)
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*IN-PERSON COST: $25 Drop-ins
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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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 3 of 5 on 10/10)
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*IN-PERSON COST: $22 Drop-ins​​​
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
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Kati in NY! 3 Hour Afro-Cuban Dance Workshop: Full Pass
(In-Person Only)
Sunday 11/1 from 2 - 5 PM ET (subject to change)
with Kati Hernandez
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*Join Kati for 3 hours of Afro-Cuban dance workshops in New York City! Accompanied by Live Percussion.
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*COST: $60 Prepaid by Saturday 10/30 (plus processing fees)
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*Location: TBC
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"Using the Skirt & Handkerchief in Rumba" - Intermediate Level,
6-Wk Progressive Course with Live Percussion
(In-Person & Online)
Wedn, 9/9 - 10/21 from 8:00 - 8:55 PM PT
with Kati Hernandez
*​​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 4 of 6 on 10/7)
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*IN-PERSON COST: $25 Drop-ins​​​
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 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Afro-Cuban Song & Percussion Workshop with LUCA BRANDOLI
@ Oricha Dance Therapy
(In-Person & Online)
Sunay 10/18 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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​*Open to musicians and dancers alike! No experience needed. Drums are not required, however if you have your own please feel free to bring them. Additional drums will be provided, please preregister in advance so we know how many are needed!
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*IN-PERSON COST: $30, plus processing fees
Included in the In-Person Unlimited Package
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*ONLINE COST: $25 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 in NY! Teaching Cuban dance Workshops, hosted by Fuákata
(In-Person Only)
Monday 11/2, Time TBC
with Kati Hernandez
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*Join Kati for special Cuban dance workshops, hosted by Fuákata Cuban Dance NYC!​
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*Location: Adelante Studios, 25 W 31st St 2 Floor, New York, NY 10001
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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 5 of 6 on 10/8)
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*IN-PERSON COST: $25 Drop-ins
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
Cuban Room at BLEN BLEN LA
(In-Person Only)
Saturday 10/10 from 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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​*Casino (Cuban salsa) class with ARTHUR LEVINE from 8pm - 9pm. Social dancing with DJ Warapo, and animations with Kimbambula dancers from 10pm on!
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*Cost: $30 Class & Social // $20 Social Only
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*Location: Soho Dance LA, 1618 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​