New Courses & Upcoming Programs
Produced and curated by Kati Hernandez, here are our courses, special workshops & events not to be missed!
1st Tier Early Bird
Dia de Chango Weekend
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)
*​​6th Annual Dia de Chango Weekend of Cuban Dance & Music Workshops! 12 Workshops over two days, plus performances, party, social dancing and more!​​
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*1st TIER EARLY BIRD: $300, plus processing fees
Price goes up after 8/29!
INCLUDES entrance to all workshops, performances and party.​​​​​
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*Location: Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Afro-Cuban Dance - Beginner Level, 7-Wk Progressive Course
with Live Percussion
(In-Person & Online)
Thursdays, 7/16 - 8/27 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. Classes are accompanied by Live Percussion!
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*Focusing on the dances of the oricha Ochun.
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*Remaining Course Dates: 8/27
Currently on Class 7 of 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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
CUBAMANIA Social
Celebrating DJ Warapo's 15 Yr Anniversary!
(In-Person Only)
Sunday 8/30 from 5:00 - 10:00 PM PT
with DJ Warapo, Kati Hernandez & Kimbambula​
​*The return of our monthly Cuban dance social! Class with Kati & Kimbambula around 6pm, with DJ Warapo on decks spinning the best in timba, son, reparto and more!​
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*$15 Cover (pay at the door).
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*NEW Location: Trattoria 25, 2501 S. Santa Fe, Ave, Vernon, CA 90058​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Cuban Rumba -Beginner Level,
7-Wk Progressive Course
(In-Person & Online)
Wednesdays, 7/22 - 9/2 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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*Remaining Course Dates: 8/26 - 9/2
Currently on Class 6 of 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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
NEW! Casino "Cuban Salsa"
for Social Dancing - Beginner Level,
7-Wk Progressive Course
(In-Person & Online, Not Rueda)
Saturdays, 8/15 - 10/17 from 1 - 2 PM PT
with Kati Hernandez
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​*​​Focusing on partner work for social dancing. Learn and build your foundation of Casino, "Cuban-style salsa." Not a rueda class. For those new to Casino, or wanting to hone their skills.​
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*Remaining Course Dates: 8/29 - 9/12 - 9/19 - 10/10 - 10/17
Currently on Class 3 of 7
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*IN-PERSON COST: $86 Remaining Course
**Drop-ins: $22 allowed first three classes 8/15, 8/22 and 8/29 Only.​​​
INCLUDED in the In-Person Unlimited Package
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*ONLINE COST: Access to classes by registering for the monthly Online Unlimited Package!
$17 Drop-ins allowed first three classes 8/15, 8/22 and 8/29 Only.
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*Location: Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Cuban Rumba with Live Percussion - Intermediate Level, Ongoing Series
(In-Person & Online)
Wedns from 8:00 - 8:55 PM PT
with Kati Hernandez
*​​Cuban Rumba class with Live Percussion, intermediate level. Students should be familiar with the 5 basic steps of rumba.​
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*August Dates: 8/2 - 8/9 - 8/16 - 8/23 - 8/30
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*In-Person Cost: $85 4-Class Package, valid for 60 days
$25 In-Person 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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Practice Potluck Social!
(In-Person Only)
Saturday 8/29 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM PT
with Kati Hernandez​
​*Join us for a Practice social to close out our current 7-Wk Intermediate Progressive Casino Course! Open to all to come out and practice your new casino moves and concepts. Feel free to bring any food and refreshments you'd like to share!​
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*FREE to students who were part of the Intermediate Casino Course and those taking the Beginner Course. $5 Entry for everyone else.
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*Location: Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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