Rueda (Cuban Salsa) at the Huntington Beach Pier - Sat. Oct. 17

We are doing it again. Join us at the Huntington Beach Pier for social Rueda de Casino dancing! Let's dance Casino and Rueda (Cuban Salsa) as we watch the sunset! Anyone interested meet us on the north side of the pier at 5:30 pm
 
For more details go to our facebook event: Rueda de Casino at HB Pier

Here are the details:
WHAT: Rueda (Cuban Salsa) at the Huntington Beach Pier
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2015 5:30pm
WHERE: Huntington Beach Pier Plaza  
Look for us at the North side of the pier.
HOW TO PREPARE: Walking/dancing shoes, snacks to share. Drinks to share as well!

In L.A.: RUMBANKETE & DJ WALT DIGZ ft CURUYE's DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY CUBAN DANCE PARTY-GRANADA MAIN BALLROOM!

YOU'RE INVITED to CURUYE's BIGGEST DANCE PARTY of the YEAR! ... 

CURUYE'S DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY CUBAN DANCE PARTY!

SUNDAY OCTOBER 11 - 5 PM-10 PM

featuring

RUMBANKETE - LIVE!

DJ WALT DIGZ from the BAY

The GRANADA's Main Ballroom 

CURUYE WANTS YOU TO HELP CELEBRATE 12 YEARS of the Southern California cultural website CURUYE.COM, and 6 YEARS of CURUYE's CUBAN DANCE PARTIES by DANCING TO THE LIVE SOUNDS of RUMBANKETE in The GRANADA's Main Ballroom!  DJ WALT DIGZ from the BAY is bringing his peeps down to So Cal to party hardy to the  CUBAN DANCE MUSIC we love in Cali north and south! CUBAN TIMBA, SON, RUMBA, REGGAETÓN is what we’ll be dancing to!

KATI HERNÁNDEZ will be teaching her sizzling AFRO TIMBA dance moves to warm us up for the evening at 5:30 PM, and we’ll have plenty of room in The GRANADA's Main Ballroom to dance some big RUEDAS de CASINO! 

We'll be having raffles for dance classes, events, and more …!

If you ever found a concert/dance party/film/class you enjoyed on Curuye.com, had your event announced on the website, enjoyed a great night of dancing. or made a new friend at a Curuye Cuban Dance Party, please come out to have fun and support future events Curuye has planned for you!

The GRANADA's Chef Israel is adding some new Cuban dishes to his varied menu that you might like to sample!

We have a limited amount of tables for the evening, but if you’d like to reserve one for your group, message curuye@yahoo.com.

$15 cover includes Kati’s class.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD TO CELEBRATE with CURUYE, and to HELP PUT in MOTION

SOME FUTURE CURUYE HAPPENINGS!

WEAR YOUR CURUYE TEE or HAT (or both!) for the special occasion!

ALL AGES WELCOME!

The GRANADA, 17 South First Street, Alhambra 91801. Free parking in structure across the street.

www.curuye.com

Casinero Invasion at Super Salsa Sunday in Carlsbad's Dancessense Studios - Sun. Oct. 4th

Oye Mi Gente!
Remember the times of Salsa Sundays at the Ocean House and Q Bar? Well, there is an effort to revive this at Dancessense Studios in Carlsbad. There is no entertainment production involved, just Dancessense Studio taking the lead to make something happen. There will be a salsa lesson by William Valencia and DJ Martin El Travieso will be spinning the music. There is no guarantee if DJ Travieso will play timba,  but you can surely ask him to play. I have already reached out to him with an offer to bring him some Cuban salsa on MP3's. It's up to him if he plays it. Regardless of what music the DJ plays, we should support this effort because it's a heartfelt effort to make something happen in North County. 

Here are the details:
WHAT:  Salsa Dance Party & Lesson
WHEN: Sunday, October 4, 2015 7:30pm Salsa Lesson; 8:30pm-1:30am Dance Party (DJ music)
WHERE: Dancessense Studios, 2441 Impala Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92010
COST: $5 Cover for all evening

Casino on Concrete at Oceanside Pier Amphitheater - Sat. Oct 3rd

Que Bola Mi Gente!
Ready to cool off outside again and dance at sunset? We are taking it all the way up to North County San Diego at Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. We had to change the location because Maritza's car broke down for good so there is no way to carry the cardboard floor. BUT, we are still dancing....on concrete. The amphitheatre has a lot of space to dance and great for pictures.

Here are the details:
What: Casino on Concrete (Cuban dance party)
When: Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 5pm-7:30pm
Where: Oceanside Pier Amphitheater - 200 N the Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054
There is parking just across the street  for $6-$8 for the day so carpool together if you can.

This is a free event and it is family friendly. So bring the kids!
It is a snack-luck, so bring something to share and bring some water or any beverage you like. 

I'll be leading salsa suelta lines and calling some ruedas. So come and enjoy dancing outside to natural air-conditioning. The sun will set around 6:30pm on that day.

Una Bulla!!!

Casinero Invasion at Musical en la Plaza at Center for the Arts Escondido - Fri. Sept 25th

If you did not go last Friday, you have a chance to go this coming Friday. Finally something in North County (Escondido). Manny Cepeda is playing salsa at the Center for the Arts as part of the Latino Heritage Month. To see more about what is going on at the Center for the Arts, click this link. Casineros, let's invade the place and support this event! Get ready for some rueda de casino in Escondido!

Here are the details:
WHAT: Live salsa music from Manny Cepeda's Orquestra
WHEN: Friday, September 25th, 2015 7:00pm to 10:00pm
WHERE: Center for the Arts - 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025
COST: FREE

Casinero Invasion at the FREE Salsa Party Before & After Buena Vista Social Club Concert in OC - Sun. Oct 11th

 ★ FREE End of Summer Salsa Party ★ Come dance salsa outdoors at this FREE event sponsored by the Segerstrom Center for the Arts ★ ALL AGES WELCOME ~ Bring the kids!

 Orange County meets San Diego, Los Angeles and Inland Empire Dancers at this FREE Salsa event. There are no restrictions on bringing food or drinks so let's make this a big potluck picnic. 

There will also be food trucks available that day and I was told that they will provide a dance floor. If not, it is very smooth concrete. 

This is part of the Jazz Weekend Series, so there is dancing Friday, Saturday & Sunday. This invite is specifically for Sunday as the Buena Vista Social Club will be having their concert. For info click this link.

There are also two very good Cuban restaurants very close by if you want to get take out. 
Bella Cuba Restaurant and Habana

Here are the details:

WHAT: DJ, outdoor Salsa dancing and Buena Vista Social Club Concert
WHEN: Sunday, October 11, 2015  

         4:00pm -6:45 DJ, Salsa Dancing, & food trucks on plaza
WHERE: Seagerstrom Plaza - 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, California 92626

 (see pictures above)

COST: DJ and dance party is FREE; Buena Vista Social Club Tickets start at $49.00 to $139; Tickets available online so, if you are interested buy your tickets on this link.

Concert Info: 
Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® is performing at 7pm at the Segerstrom Music Hall. This event is optional. There is salsa dancing in the lobby after the show.

Casinero Invasion at Salsa Under The Stars at the Headquarters in Seaport Village - Fri. Oct 16th

It still feels like summer. If you have not attended one of these events, put it on your calendar to come and dance salsa literally under the stars, outside with natural air-conditioning from the San Diego Bay. Manny Cepeda Orchestra will be out there playing live and then DJ music played in between breaks. Over 200 people were at the last one and it was a lot of fun. Casineros will be in the crowd. 

Here are the details:
WHAT:  Salsa Under the Stars (Casinero invasion; live music)
WHEN:  Friday, August 21, 2015 from 6:00pm-9:00pm
WHERE:  The Headquarters at Seaport Village: 789 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

COST: Free!

Coming Soon at the California Center for the Arts Escondido: Combo Libertad Playing Live - Wed. Nov 4th

Greetings Casineros,

There is a growing list of new venues for getting you casino dancing on.  At the California Center for the Arts Escondido, they are now making a first Wednesday of the month live music of all genres night. Guess who is playing on November 4th? Combo Libertad is playing live inside the Center Theatre( it will not be outside). See the details from the main website on this link.

Here are the details:
WHAT: Combo Libertad concert for 1st Wednesday Series at the Cal Center for the Arts

WHEN: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 two concert times: 4pm and 7pm

WHERE: California Center for the Arts Escondido - Center Theater venue
340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025

COST: FREE - This is either a "ticketless" free event, or an event where free tickets are handed out at the door — simply show up and enjoy. Early arrival is STRONGLY recommended as seats fill up quickly. If you’d like to beat the line, reserved seats are also available for $12 ($10 for Center Members) and can be purchased on this link and scroll down to the bottom to chose your preferred concert time. Reserved seats must be purchased a minimum of 24 hours in advance.

Musica En La Plaza! Manny Cepeda Orquestra playing Salsa at Center for the Arts Escondido - Fri. Sept 18th

LOOK! Finally something in North County (Escondido). Manny Cepeda is playing salsa at the Center for the Arts as part of the Latino Heritage Month. To see more about what is going on at the Center for the Arts, click this link. Casineros, let's invade the place and support this event! Get ready for some rueda de casino in Escondido!

Here are the details:
WHAT: Live salsa music from Manny Cepeda's Orquestra
WHEN: Friday, September 18, 2015 7:00pm to 10:00pm
WHERE: Center for the Arts - 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025
COST: FREE

Curuye & Kati's Summer Dance Party with Sitara Son/DJ Walt Digz

CUBANEANDO in L.A. with CURUYE and KATI HERNÁNDEZ . Honoring "Las dos Aguas"--Yemayá & Ochún

Feautring:
SITARASON & LAZARO GALARRAGA playing live Cuban Music.
DJ WALT DIGZ all the way from the Bay Area.
KATI HERNANDEZ performing Ochun.

Get your END-OF-SUMMER GROOVE ON ‘A LO CUBANO’ with some SIZZLING CUBAN MUSIC & DANCE at the TRATTORIA 25 RESTAURANT! 

And YES! WE’LL BE CELEBRATING the SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS of ALMA ALVAREZ SALAZAR! CRISTINA BAÑUELOS! DAÑYA SCHWARTZ, KAREN POWELL! MAIA RICCI! MUÑECO PEDRO AGUILAR! AFIMAYE GALARRAGA, ROI BRIGNAC!

Here are the Details:

WHAT: September Installment of LA's Curuye Timba Dance Party

WHEN: Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 5pm-10pm

5:15 PM - Casino  (CUBAN SALSA) calss, w/ KATI HERNÁNDEZ & her DANCE TEAM

6:00 PM and in between live music - DJ Walt Digz spinning Timba, Cubaton, Son & Rumba
7:30 PM - LIVE MUSIC with SITARASON & MAESTRO LAZARO GALARRAGA. 

WHERE: TRATTORIA 25, 2501 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles 90058 located in the SANTA FE PLAZA (peachy pink building on corner of Santa Fe & 25th St.) FREE PARKING BEHIND RESTUARANT! 

COST: $12 cover includes KATI’s dance class. 
BE SURE TO MAKE A TABLE RESERVATION for DINNER! (323) 587-1494

ALL AGES WELCOME!   A KATI HERNÁNDEZ/CURUYE EVENT!

Y Se Formo La Gozadera!!! Sat. October, 10th

Noche Cubana,  Saturday October 10th,  7pm - 12am

Y Se Formo la Gozadera. . .

with Live Cuban Music by Feliciano Arango y su AMISTAD CUBANA! 

A Hot CUBATON performance by Divas in Heels

DJ Pirito playing the best Cuban jams for your dancing pleasure

And More. . .  check it out omoachecubanculture.org

Cover: $20

All Ages Event!
WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd. SD, CA 92101

CUBANEANDO in L.A.-CUBAN DANCE PARTY w CURUYE & KATI HERNÁNDEZ

CUBANEANDO in L.A.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 5-10 PM at 
TRATTORIA 25 near downtown L.A.

CURUYE & KATI HERNÁNDEZ invite you to their CUBAN DANCE PARTY w LIVE CUBAN MUSIC  and HONORING LAS DOS AGUAS: YEMAYÁ & OCHÚN featuring LÁZARO GALARRAGA & SITARA SON, DJ WALT DIGZ in L.A. from the BAY, KATI performing OCHÚN.

5:15 PM - BEGINNING CASINO (CUBAN SALSA) DANCE CLASS w KATI HERNÁNDEZ & her PA’ LA ORILLA DANCE TEAM

7:30 PM - LIVE MUSIC with SITARASON & MAESTRO LAZARO GALARRAGA. 

Before and after the live sounds, DJ WALT DIGZ back from  the Bay by popular demand, will keep you grooving with the best of CUBAN DANCE MUSIC: including SON! RUMBA! TIMBA! REGGAETÓN! AFRO TIMBA LINE DANCES TO KEEP THE DANCE FLOOR HOT! 

We'll be celebrating the SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS of ALMA ALVAREZ SALAZAR! CRISTINA BAÑUELOS! MAIA RICCI! MUÑECO PEDRO AGUILAR...!

SPREAD THE WORD! LET’s BRING IN FALL with some DANCE FUN!

TRATTORIA 25, 2501 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles 90058 located in the SANTA FE PLAZA (peachy pink building on corner of Santa Fe & 25th St.) FREE PARKING BEHIND RESTUARANT! 

BE SURE TO MAKE A TABLE RESERVATION for DINNER! (323) 587-1494

ALL AGES WELCOME!

$12 cover includes KATI’s dance class. 

A KATI HERNÁNDEZ/CURUYE EVENT!

Labor Day Salsa Celebration at the Headquarters - Mon. Sept 7th

Oye Casineros!
It's marathon of dancing this weekend! Keep those dancing shoes in your car or with you at all times this weekend! Manny Cepeda Orquestra is playing at the Headquarters Patio.

Here are the details:
WHAT: Salsa/Casino dancing with live music from Manny Cepeda Orquestra
WHEN: Monday, Sept. 7th from 12noon-4pm
WHERE: The Headquarters at Seaport Village: 789 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
COST: Free

Casinero Invasion at Torch Tuesday with Kimba Light Playing Live - Tues, Sept 8th

Oye Casineros! I heard about this event!! Check it out. Been wanting to check this Torch Tuesday night dancing thing since I heard about it. This time they have Kimba Light playing live! 

Here are the details:

WHAT: Casinero Meet Up at Torchnight Tuesday with Live music from Kimba Light (timba group)

WHEN: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 

•     Doors Open at 8pm
•     Free Salsa Lesson at 8:30pm
•     Social Dance from 9:30pm to 1:00am

WHERE: Dance for 2 Studio - 7528 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92111

COST: $8.00 before 8:30pm;  $10 after 8:30pm;  Free water & free food with entrance cost 

Casino on Huntington Beach Pier (Cuban Salsa & Rueda) - Sat. Apr 16th

Oye mi Gente!!! Come join us at the beautiful Huntington Beach Pier for some fun Cuban Salsa as we watch the sunset and enjoy the ocean breeze. Enjoy the scenery, the music and the fun and dance the evening away!!    Facebook Event: Rueda at the HB Pier
****There is no class given at this event, just social Rueda and Casino dancing (play time)!****
We've been hosting for a few months and are very happy to see it growing! Come to Huntington Beach pier and join the fun as we dance Cuban salsa and rueda de casino. We play non stop Cuban Salsa/Timba from sundown pretty much until our feet just don't want to move anymore! Plenty of lights and excitement to keep us going. Look for us next to the pier, on the North side, in front of the grassy area. Wear comfortable shoes, bring your water bottle and a sweater or jacket! 

Una bulla!!!
---Robert Morales and Laura Cristina

Here are the details:
WHAT: Rueda (Cuban Salsa) at the Huntington Beach Pier
WHEN: Saturday, April 16, 2016,  5:30pm
WHERE: Huntington Beach Pier Plaza  
Look for us at the North side of the pier.
HOW TO PREPARE: Walking/dancing shoes, snacks to share. Drinks to share as well!