NOCHE CUBANA 5th Anniversary Celebration! SAT, AUG. 3rd

Don't miss the 5th anniversary of this Cuban Music & Dance Party with LIVE performances by Omo Aché Dance Co. & Rumba Ensemble, plus San Diego's hottest Cuban band, Saoco Son, playing your favorite Son & Timba classics and originals for your dancing pleasure!  Also featuring FREE Casino (Cuban Salsa) Dance lesson (no partner necessary) taught by Omo Aché Master Dancer, & DJ Pirito spinning the jams for an open dance floor, Raffles & more! Enjoy Las Criollitas delicious, authentic Cuban cuisine & tasty mojitos available for purchase. All ages event.
When: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 7-11pm
Where: WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, SD, CA. 92101 (Balboa Park)
Cost: $10
For more info: omoachecubanculturalarts@gmail.com

In L.A. CURUYE's JULY CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY THIS SUNDAY !

CURUYE's CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!  SUNDAY, JULY 14, 5-10 PM  COME OUT & EXPRESS YOURSELF! DJ SAOCO SPINNING THE BEST of CUBAN SALSA-TIMBA–REGGAETÓN to keep us grooving all night!  Come early at 5 PM to practice Rueda de Casino and to share some moves and calls. KATI HERNÁNDEZ is back in town, and at 5:30 PM she wants to keep us current with carnival in Santiago de Cuba celebrated this month, by giving a short class on CUBAN CARNIVAL DANCES and moves that we can incorporate into our casino dancing. Let's dance some ruedas, cubatón, line dances, casino (Cuban salsa) … whatever moves you, on the third floor of The Granada where we have food and bar service just for us!   ALL AGES WELCOME! $10 includes party and dance class!  The GRANADA 3rd floor, 17 South First St., Alhambra 91801. Free parking in the structure across the street. SPREAD THE WORD! & LET's DANCE!!! www.curuye.com

In L.A. MIGUEL BERNAL CUBAN PERCUSSIONIST in SOUTHLAND JULY 6-10

MIGUEL BERNAL, former percussionist with Cuba's esteemed AFRO CUBAN folkloric company RAÍCES PROUNDAS, and now based in Portland, will be teaching in Los Angeles, and also will be featured at L.A.'s monthly community rumba, RINCÓN RUMBERO. Check out his Southland schedule: 

SATURDAY, JULY 6, 3-6 PM: RINCÓN RUMBERO, L.A.’s COMMUNITY RUMBA @ KAOS NETWORK! SPECIAL GUEST MIGUEL BERNAL. FREE EVENT, for all lovers of authentic rumba, and an opportunity for serious Los Angeles 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.

SUNDAY, JULY 7, BERNAL will be accompanying KATI HERNÁNDEZ's AFRO CUBAN DANCE CLASS along with Master LÁZARO GALARRAGA 11 AM-12:30 PM. Following BERNAL will teach CHEKERE 12:45-2 PM. $20/class; $35 for both classes. Universal Dance Design, 6009 West Olympic Blvd., LA 90036.

TUESDAY, JULY 9, 8-10 PM: BERNAL will be accompanying KATI HERNÁNDEZ's AFRO CUBAN RUMBA DANCE CLASSES: 8-9 LEVEL 1; 9-10 PM LEVEL II. Universal Dance Design, 6009 West Olympic Blvd., LA 90036.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 7-8:30 PM: BERNAL teaches AFRO CUBAN PERCUSSION with GUERRILLA RUMBA.$20 class.  601 S. Clarence St., LA 90023.

BERNAL is also available for private classes: Contact 323 377.8184.