In L.A.: RINCÓN RUMBERO--COMMUNITY RUMBA-SAT JUNE 1

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 3-6 PM: RINCÓN RUMBERO, L.A.’s COMMUNITY RUMBA @

KAOS NETWORK! SPECIAL GUEST Master drummer CHIEF YAGBE AWOLOWO ONILU IN THE HOUSE! At this month's rumba there will be a raffle for a quinto cajón constructed by Troy Parker. FREE EVENT, for all lovers of authentic rumba, and an opportunity for serious  drummers, dancers, and singers to put their skills on display. This is a Community Potluck. Instruments provided, but bring some food to share! Donations welcome to help support KAOS NETWORK! For more information call 310-941-3838 or visit L.A. Rumbero (www.larumbero.com). KAOS NETWORK, 4343 Leimert Blvd. (corner w/ 43rd Place), L.A. 90008.

In L.A.: Cuba's ALEXANDER ABREU & HAVANA d' PRIMERA wins CUBADISCO 2013

I know all of Southern California will be in the house to see this stellar group  of musicians that won Cuba's equivalent of the Grammy--CUBADISCO 2013-- just two weeks ago for PASAPORTE, best popular dance music album of the year! See you at Los Globos Thursday, May 30!

In L.A.: AFRO CUBAN DANCE w/ KATI HERNÁNDEZ & special guest LUCA BRANDOLI

KATI HERNÁNDEZ TEACHES AFRO CUBAN DANCE THIS SUNDAY (and every Sunday)  11 AM-12:30 PM, and this week with special guest percussionist and singer LUCA BRANDOLI, 4x CUBADISCO (equivalent to Cuban Grammy) nominee for his recordings of AFRO CUBAN sacred traditions. Universal Dance Design, 6009 W. Olympic Blvd., LA 90036. $15. (Photo: Lawrence Shapiro)

In L.A.: TIMBA WHITE PARTY @ El Criollo Bar & Grill

SATURDAY, MAY 25, 8 PM-2 AM: CUBAN MUSIC & DANCE NITE celebrates its 6 MONTH ANNIVERSARY @ El Criollo Cuban Bar & Grill with a TIMBA WHITE PARTY! Dress in all white--from head to toe! DJ RICUBANA will spin all Cuban timba tonight! 8-9 PM MARLON & AMY will teach a BEGINNING RUEDA de CASINO class. $5 for the evening. El Criollo Cuban Bar and Grill in Burbank, 916 W.Burbank Blvd. Burbank, 91506. Dinner reservations (818)260-0211.

In L.A.: Timberos! Rumbankete at Vivere Lounge w/ DJ Saoco & Kati Hernández!

*THURSDAY, MAY 23: YES! RUMBANKETE performs for all you TIMBEROS at VIVERE LOUNGE at LA VILLA BASQUE! DJ SAOCO spinning our Cuban dance tunes between sets, KATI HERNÁNDEZ teaching AFRO TIMBA 8:30-9:30 PM. Oh! WHAT A NITE! $10. VIVERE LOUNGE @ LA VILLA BASQUE, 2801 Leonis Blvd, Vernon, 90058 (corner with Soto) (Photo: Jennifer Boyce)

In L.A.: Curuye.com's June Cuban Salsa Timba Reggaetón Party!

SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 5-10 PM! CURUYE.COM CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY will be offering non-stop CUBAN SALSA, RUEDA de CASINO, REGGAETÓN with YOU on the dance floor all evening!  SAOCO will be spinning the latest Cuban dance music! DJ SAOCO and CURUYE are celebrating their birthdays then and want to know if you're having a June birthday and would like to celebrate with us! (if you are, let Curuye know @ CuruyeLA@gmail.com). The party will be happening on the 3rd floor of The GRANADA 17 So. First St., Alhambra 91801. More details coming soon! SAVE THE DATE & SPREAD THE WORD! www.curuye.com

Afro-Cuban & West African Combined Dance Class!

Jumpin' for Juneteenth!!!
Sat. June 15, 2013 3:30 - 6:30 PM
Stage 7 School of Dance 3980 30th St. SD, 92104 (North Park)



Combined Afro-Cuban & West African Dance Class!
Taught By: Master Artist Juan Carlos Blanco & Suzanne Forbes-Vierling
CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH with 3 hours of African Dance
Accompanied by LIVE DRUMMING!
All Levels & Abilities Welcome!


Class Cost: $20
No Checks

New Rumba & Son Dance Class Series by Master Artist Juan Carlos Blanco

For a Limited Time Only!!!
NEW DANCE CLASS added to "Rumba, Son, y Más" Series on Sundays
World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd, SD 92101 (Balboa Park)
Starts Sun. June 2nd! Join the Summer Fun!


Artwork by: Wendell Wiggins

In this 9 week dance series, students will be taught various authentic styles and movements, as well as vocabulary and technique for Cuban Rumba and Son rhythms. Class will be accompanied by Live Percussion! No partner or previous experience is necessary!
SUNDAYS
Time: 1 - 2 PM
Class Cost: $5
"Rumba, Son, y Más!" Cuban Percussion & Dance Series
Taught By: Master Artist Juan Carlos Blanco