In L.A.: CURUYE's DECEMBER CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!

CURUYE's CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 5:00 - 10:00 PM

LET'S GET TOGETHER AND DANCE IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON! CUBAN SALSA! TIMBA! SON! RUMBA! REGGAETÓN! with Deejay WARAPO spinning the music (AND celebrating his birthday!)

KATI HERNÁNDEZ will be warming us up with her fun and sabroso AFRO TIMBA at 5:30 PM, and her PA' LA ORILLA dancers will be on hand to add to the energy! 

During the night of dancing Cuban salsa-Casino, Rueda de Casino, line dances, and carnival comparsas, we'll be celebrating the 

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS of (so far) ANA GUAJARDO! CARMEN LUCERO! CHIQUITA FLOWERS! CHUY PÉREZ! IRIS SANDRA CEPEDA! JEANNIQUE PROSPERE! LARRY THOMAS! DEEJAY WARAPO! WILLA STEVENSON! 

(Message CURUYE.COM if you'd like to celebrate your December birthday too!) 

Throughout the night, The GRANADA's Chef Israel will be serving up tasty dishes from his varied menu!

SPREAD THE WORD, PUT ON YOUR DANCE SHOES, and LET's START THE HOLIDAY SEASON RIGHT!

ALL AGES WELCOME!

$10 cover includes Kati's dance class.

The GRANADA, 17 South First Street, Alhambra 91801.

FREE 4-HR PARKING IN PARKING STRUCTURE ACROSS FROM THE GRANADA..

For more info: www.curuye.com

NEW Cuban Percussion & Dance Series, Begins Sun. Nov. 2nd

 Rumba Columbia 

Part II

12 - 1 pm Percussion

1 - 2 pm Dance 

     

Classes can be taken individually or enjoy both.  Learn to play and/or dance the Rumba Columbia.  This Afro-Cuban rhythm and dance are derived from Cuba's African & Spanish traditions.  Accompanied by this dynamic rhythm, the dancer demonstrates their agility, strength, confidence and even sense of humor while always maintaining a strong connection to the drum.  Likewise, the drummer must also maintain a strong connection to the dancer's spontaneous changes in movement whenever they occur.  Come check out what this fun and stylized  Rumba music & dance is all about. New and drop-in students welcome.    

Cost: $7 / each class

Drums available 

WorldBeat Center

2100 Park Blvd 

 SD, CA 92101 (Balboa Park)  

In L.A.: DJ WALT DIGZ @ CURUYE's NOV 9 CUBAN DANCE PARTY!

CURUYE's CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9,  5:00-10:00 PM   -THE GRANADA

A BIG SO CAL WELCOME TO DJ WALT DIGZ DOWN FROM THE BAY TO SPIN FOR CURUYÉ!  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9! CUBAN SALSA! TIMBA! SON! RUMBA! REGGAETÓN! …at CURUYE’s NOVEMBER CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!

GABI TORRES, JODI COLLOVA, LUPE JORGE, SO FAR are the NOVEMBER BABIES looking forward to dancing the BIRTHDAY DANCE with you. (Message CURUYE if you’d like to celebrate your November birthday!) KATI HERNÁNDEZ will be leading some fun and funky AFRO TIMBA at 5:30 PM, and her PA’ LA ORILLA dancers will be adding to the dance fun!

The GRANADA has a full and varied menu for hungry dancers, and a super staff!

COME SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR DJ WALT DIGZ, AND LET HIM KNOW SO CAL LOVES DANCIN’ TO CUBAN MUSIC AS MUCH AS THE BAY DOES!

ALL AGES WELCOME!

$10 cover includes Kati’s dance class.

THE GRANADA, 17 So First St., Alhambra 91801

FREE 4-HR PARKING IN PARKING STRUCTURE ACROSS FROM THE GRANADA..

www.curuye.com

Noche Cubana Sat. NOV. 1st

When:  Saturday, November 1st, 7-11pm
Where:  WorldBeat Center
2100 Park Blvd, SD 92101
Cost: $15
All Ages Event! Children 12 & under Free!
Authentic Cuban cuisine & beverages
available for purchase.

 Noche Cubana, Sat. Nov. 1st

Get ready for San Diego's premier Cuban Music & Dance Party featuring live performances by SD's favorite Rueda de Casino, with the best of the Rueda community's dynamic moves, the classic sound of Guarapo Cuban band, Omo Aché's rhythmic tribute - "Fantastic Five" and a special performance by "El Puro."  Don't miss your Free Salsa lesson with Juan Carlos Blanco & keep grooving to the best Cuban music on the open-floor dance party!  A bailar y a gozar!

For more info, visit: omoachecubanculture.org

VIDEO INVITE for CURUYE's ANNIVERSARY CUBAN DANCE PARTY...(YOU MIGHT SEE YOURSELF!)

CLICK HERE: CURUYE's VIDEO INVITE & YEAR-IN-REVIEW IN PHOTOS! YOU MIGHT SEE YOURSELF!

PARTY UPDATES: In addition to RUMBANKETE playing LIVE, to make sure we stay on the dance floor all night we'll have 2 DJs!  DJ RICUBANA, & DEEJAY WARAPO will be spinning between live sets!

*WEAR YOUR CURUYE TEE SHIRT & YOU'LL GET AN EXTRA RAFFLE TICKET!

Chef Israel will be serving up everything from sandwiches and salads, to entrées like Curuye's fave: the lechón asado (roasted pork). If you think you'll be eating with your group, we can reserve you a table!

San Diego helped make last year's party unforgettable! Come out 'A BAILAR y A GOZAR' again!

RUMBANKETE LIVE! at CURUYE's AUGUST CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 5:00-10:00 PM in the Main Ballroom of The Granada!

RUMBANKETE plays their  LIVE HOT CUBAN DANCE MUSIC @ CURUYE’s AUGUST CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY! In additon to RUMBANKETE’s LIVE SOUNDS, WE HAVE TIMBEROS & CUBAN MUSIC LOVERS FROM ATLANTA, SEATTLE, EUGENE, CANADA WHO WANT TO MEET & DANCE with YOU!

DJ PIRITO will be in from ATLANTA doing the honors between RUMBANKETE’s live sets spinning the latest and best of CUBAN DANCE MUSIC: SALSA! TIMBA! SON! REGGAETÓN! KATI HERNÁNDEZ will be teaching some fun and funky AFRO TIMBA with her PA’ LA ORILLA DANCE TEAM at 5:30 PM.

Chef ISRAEL and staff will be ready to serve up tasty plates from his varied menu for hungry dancers!

The GRANADA, Main Ballroom, 17 South First Street, Alhambra 91801.

ALL AGES ARE WELCOME! FREE 4-HR PARKING AVAILABLE in PARKING STRUCTURE ACROSS FROM THE GRANADA.

$10 cover includes dance class.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD & COME ON OUT READY TO DANCE THE EVENING AWAY!

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NOTE: This CURUYE.COM CUBAN DANCE PARTY is co-sponsored by KATI HERNÁNDEZ's 2nd ANNUAL 4-DAY INTENSIVE CUBA MUISC & DANCE WORKSHOP. For more info on this semi-private workshop, contact KATI at happyhappykati@gmail.com

In L.A.: CURUYE's MAY 4 CUBAN CUBAN DANCE PARTY! + Video from last month!

                          SUNDAY, MAY 4,  5-10 PM - CURUYE's CUBAN DANCE PARTY!

The Main Ballroom 1st Floor of The GRANADA!

WATCH FUN from last month's party:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8-yAWr1YnM

CURUYE’s MAY CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! WOOHOO! We’ll be DOWNSTAIRS in first floor bright BIG MAIN BALLROOM … WE'VE DONE IT BEFORE! LET’s FILL IT UP AGAIN with CUBAN SALSEROS, TIMBEROS, RUEDISTAS, REGGAETONEROS ! PLENTY OF SPACE TO EXPRESS OURSELVES!  LINE DANCES GALORE including some CARNAVAL CONGA LINES!! DJ SAOCO will be ‘EN TALLA’ MAKING IT HAPPEN SPINNING THE BEST OF CUBAN DANCE MUSIC including SALSA-SON-TIMBA-CUBATÓN!

LARRY THOMAS from KATI’s PA’ LA ORILLA DANCE TEAM will be on hand loosening us up with some CUBATÓN MOVES at 5:30 PM. MAY BIRTHDAY DANCERS JENNIFER BOYCE, and ZUHAIR ELSHARIEF will be celebrating with the BIRTHDAY DANCE, and cake to share (if you also have a birthday in May be sure to message Curuye.com!)

The GRANADA’s RESTAURANT will be open throughout the night, with some new dishes to sample!

COME ON OUT! WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME BIG RUEDAS de CASINO, LONG LINES OF DANCERS, & HAPPY COUPLES GROOVING ON THAT BALLROOM FLOOR!

ALL AGES WELCOME!

The GRANADA 17 So First St., Alhambra 91801. FREE 4-hr parking available in the parking structure across the street.

$10 cover includes dance class.

NOCHE CUBANA, SAT. MAY 10th!

In L.A.: CURUYE's APRIL CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!

APRIL's CURUYE CUBAN DANCE PARTY IS HAPPENIN' SUNDAY APRIL 13, 5-10 PM! CELEBRATE SPRING dancing CUBAN SALSA! TIMBA! RUEDA de CASINO! SON! REGGAETÓN! with DJ SAOCO KEEPING US GROOVIN' THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT! 

KATI HERNÁNDEZ's PA' LA ORILLA DANCERS will be directing some RUEDAS de CASINO and leading FUNKY LINE DANCES during the evening. At 5:30 PM team dancer JEANNIQUE PROSPERE will be breaking' down her moves to add some new flavor to our CUBAN FREESTYLE and CUBATÓN!

The Granada's kitchen is open until 9:30 PM and Chef Israel has a variety of dishes to fuel hungry dancers! Food and beverage service is available to us on the third floor.

If you have an APRIL BIRTHDAY message Curuye so we can add your name to the cake!

THANK YOU FOR SPREADING THE WORD, & BRINGING NEW FRIENDS TO JOIN IN ON THE FUN!

ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!

The GRANADA L.A., 17 South First Street, Alhambra 91801 (3rd floor).

FREE 4-HR PARKING in parking structure across the street. (PLEASE NOTE: FIRST STREET is now a TWO-WAY STREET).

$10 cover includes dance class.

http://www.curuye.com

In L.A.: CURUYE's MARCH CUBAN SALSA TIMBA PARTY!

SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 5-10 PM: CURUYE’s CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY! DJ SAOCO spinning the best and latest CUBAN DANCE MUSIC for you to dance CASINO (CUBAN SALSA), RUEDA de CASINO, SON, y REGGAETÓN! AFRO TIMBA class @ 5:30 PM w/ KATI HERNÁNDEZ & PA’ LA ORILLA DANCERS,, and we have some special dance activities planned since KATI HERNÁNDEZ, PAULA WARD, DONNA WILLIAMS, MATHIEU VEDEL, PIRITO CORDOVA, ENRICO GASPERONI, LUDIS BENÍTEZ are celebrating BIRTHDAYS at The GRANADA (3rd floor) 17 So. First St., Alhambra 91801. $10 cover includes class.

In L.A.: RUMBANKETE @ EL Criollo Bar & Grill

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, RUMBANKETE performs at CUBAN NITES @ EL CRIOLLO CUBAN BAR & GRILL! hosted by ROYALTY RICUBANA. DJ RICUBANA spinning from 9 PM. 8 PM-Dance Class. Dinner reservations (818)260-0211. EL CRIOLLO CUBAN BAR & GRILL 916 W. Burbank Blvd, Burbank, California 91506. $15.

Rueda de Casino Classes in Costa Mesa - Orange County

Visiting or Live in Orange County?
Come out to our beginner and intermediate Rueda class at 7pm, every Monday night in Costa Mesa! We break down the footwork and the steps and learn lots of new and exciting moves!

Located at the Pilates Body of Costa Mesa
890 W. Baker Suite 200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Instructors: Carlina and Kevin

Let's Dance!

Orange County Casineros - Rueda in the Park - Santa Ana ~ February 22nd

Que siga la gozadera!!! Come join us in the beautiful Centennial Regional Park for Rueda de Casino! Enjoy the scenery, the music and the fun as you learn this Cuban social dance. Learn the fundamental basic elements, lots of variations and the combinations that make up “Rueda de Casino”

Our next class will be on Saturday, February 22nd. Beginner level starts at 11:30am and Intermediate level starts at 12:30pm. Suggested donation of $5/person.

Where: 3000 W Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Spread the word, be sure to tell a friend or two and invite them to join the fun. We will see you there. Una Bulla !!!

Facebook Event: Rueda in the Park - Santa Ana ~ February 22nd

In L.A.: CELEBRATING LOVE & FRIENDSHIP @ CURUYE's CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 5:00-10:00 PM: CURUYE's CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!

TIME TO CELEBRATE LOVE & FRIENDSHIP! IT’s CURUYE’s VALENTINE’s CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY! SO BRING YOUR FRIENDS & LOVED ONES , and LET's DANCE!

                                           

DJ SAOCO will be at the helm spinning CUBAN SALSA, SON, TIMBA & REGGAETÓN! LARRY THOMAS is back by popular demand BREAKIN’ DOWN THOSE FUNKY CUBATÓN MOVES at 5:30 PM! KATI HERNÁNDEZ’s PA’ LA ORILLA DANCERS will be leading some line dances, and you’ll dancing SALSA, CASINO, SON, RUEDA de CASINO, CUBATÓN! 

RAMONA YOUNG, MARINA RIVAS, CHULHEE KIM, YVES MARTON, JUAN CARLOS BLANCO look forward to dancing the BIRTHDAY DANCE with you, and to share some birthday cake! (If you’re celebrating a birthday in February, send Curuye a message!)

For this special occasion, you might want to partake of one of The GRANADA’s tasty meals. They have a varied menu of goodies to try out. There are discounts on our favorite beverages, and we have our own food service on the third floor.

BRING YOUR FRIENDS & LOVED ONES TO DANCE AWAY THE EVENING!

ALL AGES WELCOME!

The GRANADA, (3rd Floor) 17 So. First St., Alhambra 91801. Free parking in parking structure across the street!

$10 cover includes Larry’s dance class!

www.curuye.com

ADDRESS CORRECTION for CALIXTO OVIEDO TIMBA MASTER in CONCERT

PLEASE NOTE! The address for  the SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 CALIXTO OVIEDO w CUBAN ALL STARS CONCERT at the MUSIC HALL OF CAL STATE UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES (CSULA) is..

5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles 90032

In LA: CALIXTO OVIEDO TIMBA MASTER DRUMMER in CONCERT w CUBAN ALL STARS @ CSULA

GROOVE w LIVE TIMBA w Cuba's NG's LA BANDA & AFRO CUBAN ALL STARS' MASTER MUSICIAN,  & SUPPORT THE ONLY AFRO LATIN MUSIC GRADUATE PROGRAM in the U.S.!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 7:30 PM: CALIXTO OVIEDO performs in a FUNDRAISING CONCERT w the CSULA LATIN ENSEMBLE, directed by PAUL De CASTRO, after a week of conducting master percussion classes with the students of CSULA’s AFRO LATIN MUSIC PROGRAM! OVIEDO is an internationally esteemed master percussionist from Cuba (NG La BANDA: ÉCHALE LIMÓN, LA BRUJA, SANTA PALABRA, LA BRUJA, EL TRÁGICO). Guest musicians include JOSIEL PÉREZ (MARACA), YOSMEL MONTEJO (MARACA), RIGOBERTO LÓPEZ (ADALBERTO ÁLVAREZ)! Tix: $15/students & seniors, $20 general @ http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/musictheatredance. Proceeds support the CSULA AFRO LATIN MUSIC PROGRAM. The PLAYHOUSE of the Cal State University L.A. campus, 151 State University Drive, L.A. 90032.

In L.A.: RUMBANKETE back at EL FLORIDITA !

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 9:30 PM: RUMBANKETE is back at EL FLORIDITA for all you dancers! RUMBANKETE playing CUBAN SON to TIMBA! SABROSO! 3 sets! $10 for non-diners. EL FLORIDITA, 1253 Vine St., LA 90038. Dinner reservations highly recommended: (323) 871-8612. (Heard KATI HERNÁNDEZ and her PA' La ORILLA dancers will definitely be in the house!)

In L.A.: ISAAC DELGADO JR. PERFORMING @ MAMBO's CAFÉ

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 8 PM & 9:30 PM: Cuban pianist ISAAC DELGADO JR performs TIMBA-JAZZ-SON w JOSIEL PÉREZ, YOSMEL MONTEJO, RAÚL PINEDA @ MAMBO’s CAFE, 1701 Victory Blvd., Glendale 91201. No cover but $15 minimum purchase order. Reservations recommended 818 545.8613. By the way, you'll love their food!

Orange County Casineros - Rueda in the Park Santa Ana - January 25th

Ay Na' Ma' !!! Come join our merry, fun loving bunch on Saturday January 25th in the beautiful Centennial Regional Park in Santa Ana for Rueda de Casino! Enjoy the weather, the scenery and the music with fun people while  you learn this social Cuban dance. Learn the fundamental basic elements, the many variations and the combinations that make up Rueda de Casino. 

Facebook Event Link

Beginners class at 11:30 am

Intermediate class at 12:30 pm

Address/Directions: 
Centennial Regional Park
3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92704

You can find us when you enter the park at West Edinger Avenue and South Mohawk Drive. We are located at the end of the round-about, under the trees adjacent to the pond.

Be sure to tell a friend or two and invite them to be part of the fun! We will see you there. Una Bulla!

NOCHE CUBANA - SAT. FEB 8

San Diego's biggest Cuban music & dance party is back for 2014!  Don't miss this fun celebration of Cuban culture featuring special musical guests - Los Hermanos Arango - live and direct from Habana, Cuba!  This Cuban fusion band led by Feliciano Arango, former bassist for NG La Banda, brings a harmonious blend of Afro-Cuban vocals & jazz that will blow you away!  Get your groove on with a Free Salsa Suelta Dance lesson with Master Dancer Juan Carlos Blanco, former lead soloist for Raices Profundas - teaching us some Free-style Casino - Cuban Salsa moves.  These will come in handy when all of those Cuban jams call you to the dance floor!  Savor delicious Cuban cuisine by Las Criollitas & enter to win awesome Raffle prizes!

For more info on this event visit cubanculturalarts.blogspot.com

Saturday, Feb. 8th, 7 - 11 pm

WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, 92101 (Balboa Park)

All Ages/ $15 cover

 

Sunday Carnival Class Series!

Taught by Master Artist Juan Carlos Blanco

"Las Congas de  Cuba"

Looking for something fun to do in 2014?  Don't miss this annual class series, going on Now thru Feb. 23rd!  This year we bring you Las Congas de Cuba, or The Congas of Cuba!  This series celebrates the diversity of Cuban comparsas - that wonderful combination of percussionists and dancers that bring Carnaval to life and the varied styles of each.  Students will be taught various Cuban Carnival rhythms & dances by Master Artist Juan  Carlos Blanco.  Classes can be taken individually or dually.  All levels are welcome!

*Students of this series have the opportunity to participate in 22nd Annual SD Mardi Gras Brazil Carnival 2014!

For more info visit cubanculturalarts.blogspot.com