Live Timba Band - Clave Dura playing at Tapas in Mission Viejo - Fri. Apr 27th

Hey Everyone! 
There is a new live timba band playing in Mission Viejo, not too far from North County, who wants to go with me after Friday Rueda Practice? Below is from the event Facebook page:
ClaveDura is the combined talents of 9 professional musicians. Their fusion of Salsa, Cumbia and Merengue

WHAT: Clave Dura timba band playing live (Salsa, Cuban salsa and more)

WHEN: Friday, April 27, 2018 from 9pm-1:30am

            Flamenco dinner show with Naranjita Flamenco at 8pm
            Reservations strongly recommended.
            Salsa lessons with Rudy Zalez at 9pm
            Live music to follow

WHERE: Tapas Flavors of Spain 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy #221, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

COST: 8:45pm to 9:30pm $7
After 9:30pm $12
WEBSITE: www.tapasflavorsofspain.net

Timba Mob Bus!!! - Sunday, June 3rd

COME ALONG AND TAKE A RIDE ON THE TIMBA MOB BUS - SAN DIEGO STYLE!

Ryan & Sidney will be leading your flash mob experience, and YOU will not want to miss this! If you attended the San Diego International Cuban Dance Congress, then you know how much FUN this is going to be! 

Casineros we will be on board an open top double decker bus touring San Diego stopping and preforming flash mob ruedas at various locations.

The ride will cost $15 pre sale and $20 day of ride. To save you $'s on ticket fees, this is a cash deal and can be paid directly to myself or Maritza. We have added ability to take credit card online, which has a service fee. See link on this event. You MUST be on the going list before June 1st. Contact us here to arrange payment.

Drinks (water, Cuba Libres, mojitos & beer) will be provided. We are limiting the capacity to 60 casineros/riders. If we get more than 60 people interested, we will have a wait list and can look into scheduling another bus, which will double the FUN. We will need another 40 riders to obtain another bus. If you select the GOING button, this is your commitment to ride! First come first serve basis. Please do not select the GOING button if you are actually NOT going. This is not fair to others that want to ride and experience this fun event.

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3:00-3:29 pm - Arrive at the Movement Dance Center, board the Timba MOB Bus and have a GREAT time touring San Diego dancing Rueda, Rumba, Conga with current & new friends!
3:30 pm - The bus is leaving, promptly!
7:30 pm - Return to the Movement Dance Center
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*Please be on time, the bus will be leaving promptly at 3:30 pm. We will not wait, if you are late. This not fair to others.

** NO REFUNDS **

TICKETS: https://ritmocubano.ticketspice.com/timba-mob-bus

La Noche de Timba in Pacific Beach - Saturday, May 26th

It's BACK!!!!  Last Friday of the moth Timba, Casino, and Rueda de Casino part!!!
Let's hang out in PB for amazing tapas, drinks, and dancing at our local Timba-supporting-bar-and-restaurant!  Come early for great food and most likely live music playing!

WHAT: $10 cover at door.  If you purchase $20 in food/drink, you get your cover charge back.
Please pay the $10 cover using this online link to the menu, look for "cover".
WHEN: Saturday, May 26th. 9pm - 1 am.
WHERE: Cafe Bar Europa, 873 Turquoise St., San Diego, CA 92109

Friday Rueda Practice at Maple Street Plaza (for Cruisin' Grand) - Fri. Apr. 27th

Come and dance a little rueda de casino with Maritza's beginner rueda casineros! We are taking the rueda practice outside to different places around North County San Diego. Let's have some fun dancing and celebrating the beginning of the weekend.

Here are the details:
WHAT: Rueda de Casino Dance Practice Just For Fun
WHEN: Friday, April 27, 2018 7:00pm-8:30pm
WHERE: Maple Street Plaza - Click here for Google directions (there is no address)
WHERE TO PARK: Park across from US Bank - 125 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Free parking there and Maple Street Plaza is next to this parking lot.

Hike-n-Rueda at Big Laguna Trail - Sat. May 26th

CALLING ALL CASINEROS!!!
Grab your hiking boots and your moves, and JOIN US! Let's get out in nature and do some ruedas.

FYI! This is the longest trail we are hiking compared to the other ones we have done. This is a roundtrip 10-13.3 miles! So bring extra water and snacks. We will stop somewhere to eat afterward in Julian. 

Here are the details:

WHAT: Hiking and dancing rueda de casino any chance we get!
WHEN: Monday, May 26, 2018 at 7am - 5pm
Carpool Meet-up at 7am at the Starbucks near Qualcomm, 4262 Camino del Rio N., San Diego, CA 92108
DIRECTIONS AND CARPOOL INFORMATION
Link to Directions: The link is taking you to Meadows Trailer Loop (This is the Big Laguna Trail) https://goo.gl/maps/D2S2kohUitH2

INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAIL

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/big-laguna-trail
Distance: 10 -13.3 miles RT
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation gain: 1240 ft.

Hike-n-Rueda at Volcan Mountain Trail - Mon. May 28th (Memorial Day)

CALLING ALL CASINEROS!!!
Grab your hiking boats and your moves, and JOIN US! Let's get out in nature and do some Ruedas.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Hiking and dancing rueda de casino any chance we get!

WHEN: Monday, May 28, 2018  at 8am - 3pm

8am

WHERE: Farmer Road in Julian (The trailhead to Volcan Mountain)

Link to Directions to the Trailhead https://goo.gl/maps/mihQBdTAAJm

INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAIL
Link to the trail info:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/volcan-mountain-trail
Distance: 4.9 miles RT
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation gain: 813 ft.

Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts Recital (Feat. EscoRueda Performance) - Sun May 13th

Oye Mi Gente!
Come support and cheer our new EscoRueda Performance Group where we will be performing at the Concert Hall Theater for Tierra Caliente's annual dance recital titled Ticitozaa. Our group will be one of many performances. This is also a fundraiser for Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts where they offer access to the local community in learning all the many forms of art (dance, music, singing and acting). Maritza has a new dance team learning intermediate-advance rueda moves that have not been used in a social rueda scene. Come see what she has choreographed this time. Her performance group is made up of students from her most recent cohort of dancers.
Here is a message from the Co-directors of the Academy, Jose & Rubi

Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts Recital will showcase the development of our students in the discipline of dance. It is important that we expose our community and youth to music, dance, theater, art and more while teaching them the value of respect for the cultural arts. This is made possible thanks to the support of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.

Your support will not only motivate our students to keep working hard but will create funds for costumes, scholarships and more events for the community.

Here are the details:
WHAT:  Dance Recital featuring Maritza's new EscoRueda Performance
WHEN: Sunday, May 13, 2018 12pm-2:30pm
WHERE: California Center for the Arts Escondido
                340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, California 92025
COST: $10.00  If you can't make it to the Recital, consider sending your donation directly to the academy (1011 S. Santa Fe Ave. Set. J, Vista CA 92084) or online (www.academytc.org)

Tickets can be purchased at www.artcenter.org, through our members or directly at our Studio. 760-509-5591

Casino on Grass in Del Mar (Powerhouse Park) - Sat. May 12th

Greeting Everyone!
May's installment of Casino on Grass is a brand new location with an awesome view!  I went there in person to check it out. It looks really cool! Great view of the ocean. Come dance casino, rueda de casino, Cuban salsa suelta at Del Mar's Powerhouse Park on May 12th. It should be a gorgeous sunset while we dance.

Here are the details:
WHAT: Dance party at the beach a.k.a. Casino on Grass
 WHEN: Saturday, May 12th 5pm-8pm
WHERE: Powerhouse Park - (no address but her is the closest address to this place
                 1700 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014PARKING: there is street parking or parking across the street - there is a fee to park there so bring change.
HOW TO PREPARE: Bring beach chairs, blankets, clothing layers as it gets colder at night, cameras, snacks and hydrating drinks to keep the dancing going. It's going to be picnic weather. 

Cuban American Music Festival in Los Angeles - Sunday May 20th

www.CubanAmericanMusicFestival.net

Bringing Cuban Culture back to Los Angeles

La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, in conjunction with Yambu Productions, has designated Sunday, May 20, 2018 an annual Cuban-American Music Festival. The festival will be a regional destination event that features four musical acts, dancing, local Cuban Artists, Cuban Food and drinks. The festival will take place at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in downtown LA. This will mark the second time a successful Cuban festival will be held at a museum.

In keeping with La Plaza’s tradition of promoting Latin culture, the Cuban American Music Festival will highlight traditional Cuban culture with music, art, dance and culinary delicacies. The Cuban American Music Festival will offer the public, Cuban music to delight the senses with PEDRO "PEDRITO" CALVO, former singer of LOS VAN VAN with The ARP Big Band, Charanga Cubana, Calixto & Timba LA, and Las Chikas. The festival will not only bring the Cuban-American community together but also introduce Angelenos to the vast and rich heritage of the Cuban Culture

WHAT: $25 General Pre-Sale; $50 VIP Pre-Sale
            Ages 21+
            Seating available for VIP
            Get tickets here
WHEN: Sunday, May 20th.
             Doors open at 11 am.  
             Show starts at 12 noon.
WHERE: LA Plaza De Culturas Y Artes 501 North Main Street Los Angeles, California 90012

Club Cuba! - Sat May 19th

We will be celebrating MAY BIRTHDAYS! - Let us know it's your birthday month and you receive FREE entry and one drink.

San Diego's Cuban Dance Xperience is happening either the 1st or 3rd Saturdays every moth depending on holidays and other events.  We are aiming mainly for the 3rd Saturday of each month as there seems to be less conflict.

FREE parking! Street and behind the facility.

COST: $10
WHEN: Saturday, May 19th @ 8:30 pm to 2 am
WHERE:The Movement Dance Center, 1255 W Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110

Cachito y su son Live music every first Thursday - Thurs. May 3rd.

First Thursday of each month, come out to hear Cachito y su son!

WHAT: Live music during dinner!
WHEN: 5:30 to 7:45 pm
WHERE: Buena Vista Social Club & Cafe, 2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

Curuye's May Cuban Dance Party with Rumbankete LIVE! - Sun. May 6th

A GOZAR y A BAILAR with RUMBANKETE live at CURUYE’s MAY CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY! DEEJAY WARAPO keeping the flow happening with the latest dance beats from the island, and YOU and your friends SMOKIN’ the DANCE FLOOR!

To add some spice and funk to your salsa free styling, KATI HERNÁNDEZ (Cuba) & DUANE WREN (Detroit) will be kicking off the party with an AFRO TIMBA (Afro Cuban ‘salsa suelta’) class.

You’ll have a chance to meet up with participants of LA RUEDA QUE SE MUEVE, the encuentro of San Diego casineros (Cuban salsa lovers) with L.A. casineros who will be groovin’ in on the fun! Check with Maritza Baída & Kati Hernández for the Saturday Rueda Que Se Mueve classes.

We’ll be celebrating MAY BIRTHDAYS with the birthday dance, and some cake! MARiTZA BAIDA, ROCÍO ALONSO, TIM SNEDEKER are among the birthday peeps this month! 

Chef Israel has a varied menu from tasty salads, wraps, and sandwiches to delicious entrées: perfect for fueling hungry dancers. Consider sharing a meal with your friends at The Granada!

WHAT: $15 cover includes dance class and the live music!   All ages welcome!
WHEN: Sunday, May 6th, 5:00 to 10:00 pm  Class with Kati and Duane at 5:30 pm

WHERE: The Granada LA, 17 S. 1st St., Alhambra, CA 91801

FREE PARKING in the structure across the street from the Granada!

HELP SPREAD THE WORD! SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR at The GRANADA!

Rumba Descarga: Afro-Cuban Rumba Jam - Tues. May 1st

Timba played by DJ Saul Timba in between sets!

Afron-Cuban RUmba led by:
Paul M Lopez
Plus special guests
Vocals by @Jimmy Peña

If you're a professional salsero/rumbero drummer around town, come sign up to sit in!

* Now serving soft drinks, snacks, and beer

WHAT: Free Rumba Jam, with Timba in between sets.  Lots of dance space! All ages.
WHEN:Jam starts at 8 pm, doors open at 7:30 pm
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
WHERE:La Bodega Gallery, 2196 Logan Ave., San Diego, CA 92113

www.labodegagallery.com

Live music with Cachito y su son (evening) - Saturday, April 28th.

More LIVE music with Cachito y su son Cubano!  After playing at the Linda Vista Multi-Cultural fair in the afternoon, they will be playing in Carlsbad for dinner time.  Then drive down the coast to Pacific Beach for La Noche de Timba!

WHAT: Dinner and dancing in Carlsbad.
WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 6:30 pm to 10 pm.
WHERE: La Hacienda de Vega, 5806 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Live Cuban Music with Cachito y su son (afternoon) - Saturday, April 28th

Come enjoy the live music of Cachito y su son Cubano, with selections from the Salsa Mocambo repertoire.  12:30 - 1:30 pm at the 33rd Annual Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair and Parade!

WHAT: Free dance fun!
WHEN: Saturday, April 28th, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
WHERE: Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair, 2200 Comstock St., San Diego, CA 92111

La Noche de Timba in Pacific Beach - Saturday, April 28th

It's BACK!!!!  Last Friday of the moth Timba, Casino, and Rueda de Casino part!!!
Let's hang out in PB for amazing tapas, drinks, and dancing at our local Timba-supporting-bar-and-restaurant!  Come early for great food and most likely live music playing!

WHAT: $10 cover at door.  If you purchase $20 in food/drink, you get your cover charge back.
WHEN: Saturday, April 28th. 10 pm - 1 am.
WHERE: Cafe Bar Europa, 873 Turquoise St., San Diego, CA 92109

Rueda Que Se Mueve - LA Cuban Dance Workshops & Party - Saturday, May 5th

Hola Cuban Dance Lovers!

The RUEDA QUE SE MUEVE PROJECT COMING TO L.A!
Maritza Baida & Kati Hernandez are excited to be hosting the 4th of many Rueda Que Se Mueve weekends. Thrilled to have the amazing DUANE WRENN all the way from Detroit, DJ WALT DIGZ of San Francisco joining forces with these two dynamic ladies. WE YEP, YEP, WE WILL BE CELEBRATING MARITZA'S BAIDA B-DAY!!!! Be ready for a full weekend of Live Rumba/Casino/Rueda de Casino/Cuban dance styling workshops, rueda games. food, dancing and bonding with our vibrant community.

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LOCATION: LA Dance Center in East LA

342 1/2 Ford Blvd. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90022

SATURDAY TICKETS:

FULL PACKAGE - All 4 Workshops & Saturday Night Party w/ DJ Walt Digz & DJ Warapo. MC Yussef Breffe
$50 PRE-SALE
$55 AT-THE-DOOR

WORKSHOPS - w/ Duane Wrenn, Kati Hernandez, and Maritza Baida
$20 each PRE-SALE
$25 each AT-THE-DOOR

TIMBA DANCE PARTY - w/ DJ Walt Digz of San Francisco, DJ Warapo L.A and MC Youssef Breffe Cuba/San Francisco
$8 PRE-SALE
$10 AT-THE-DOOR

COST: Click this link to purchase your tickets for workshops, dance party or full package. 
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SCHEDULE
1:00pm - 2:00pm Workshop #1 - Ataca! w/ Kati & Duane
Cuban body movement and musicality drills for social dancers; Ladies/Men's styling for Casino social dancing. Following and Leading technique. Cleaning up and spicing up your basics.

2:10pm - 3:30pm Workshop #2 What makes it Cuban? Kati & Duane
Casino partner work - New moves & combinations. Adding the Cuban flavor such as rumba and mixing casino with rumba.

3:30pm - 4:00pm Workshop #3 - Finding the Beat Without the Numbers - a musicality discussion and lecture with acclaimed Cuban base player Yosmel Montejo. Recognizing the clave through the sound of the base.

4:00pm - 5:30pm Workshop #4 Rueda de casino a lo Cubano - Kati & Duane
Breaking rueda into LEGO parts. Fun rueda moves. Adding elements from the previous workshop.

5pm - 6pm Workshops #4 Rueda Games - Maritza
Strengthen your memory play rueda games, create new moves with basic casino moves; make up your own moves!

6pm - 8pm Dinner - Cities Restaurant. 4512 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022

7pm - 8pm RQSM Chill Room - After all the workshop, let’s “chill” together…. in the Chill Room and bond together in a relaxing space. Take a nap, rest, stretch, relax, have some tea, do some yoga before the party. Bean bags, pillows, blankets, yoga mats & tea provided.

8pm - 1am CUBAN DANCE NIGHT PARTY.
DJ Walt Digz all the way from San Francisco & DJ Warapo, MC Yussef Breffe Rodriguez. WE WILL BE CELEBRATING & Maritza’s Birthday Party!!!

Hike-n-Rueda at Los Peñasquitos Canyon Trail - Sat April 21st

CALLING ALL CASINEROS!!

The last Hike-n-Rueda of April, but more to come in May!

Lets get some hiking and dancing in before the month is over :)

WHAT:Trail info here!

            Distance: 6.8 miles RT

            Difficulty: easy

            Elevation gain: 178 ft.

WHEN:Trailhead meetup time @ 10 am

WHERE: Link to directions

Hike-n-Rueda Iron Mountain Trail - Sun April 15th

CALLING ALL CASINEROS!!!

Grab your hiking boots and your moves and JOIN US! Let's get out in nature and do some ruedas.

WHAT: Trail info here
             Distance: 5.3 miles RT

             Difficulty: moderate

             Elevation gain: 1102 ft.

WHEN: Trailhead meetup time @ 9 am

WHERE: Direction map

Club Cuba - Sat April 21st

We will be celebrating APRIL BIRTHDAYS! - Let us know it's your birthday month and you receive FREE entry and one drink.

GUEST INSTRUCTOR: Tim Snedeker!  Class at 9:30 pm

San Diego's Cuban Dance Xperience is happening either the 1st or 3rd Saturdays every moth depending on holidays and other events.  We are aiming mainly for the 3rd Saturday of each month as there seems to be less conflict.

FREE parking! Street and behind the facility.

COST: $10
WHEN: Saturday, April 21st @ 8:30 pm to 2 am; class at 9:30 pm
WHERE:The Movement Dance Center, 1255 W Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110

¡La Nueva Cuba! The Next Generation - Sat April 21st

Live concert of three next-gen jazz artists from Cuba, featuring Afro-Latin percussionist-singer Pedrito Martinez, vocalist Daymé Arocena from Havana, and pianist Roberto Fonseca.

TICKETS: $33 to $43 from Ticketmaster
WHEN: Saturday, April 21st @ 8:00 pm
WHERE: Valley Performing Arts Center, Northridge, CA

Ibeyi: Live at the Belly Up - Mon April 16th

LIVE in concert -- Ibeyi, are 20 years old French Cuban twins, Naomi and LIsa-Kainde Diaz.  They are daughters of the late Cuban percussionist Angá Diaz.  Naomi plays percussive instruments, the Cajon and the Batas, while Lisa-Kainde plays piano.  Together the twins sing and combine modern pop, hip-hop and electronic influences with the traditional sounds of their father's Yoruba culture.

WHAT:  Tickets $25 Advanced/Day of Show; Ages 21+
WHEN:  Doors open @ 7 pm, Show starts @ 8 pm
WHERE: Belly Up @ 143 S Cedros Ave Ste T, Solana Beach, CA 92075

https://bellyupsolanabeach.frontgatetickets.com/event/8efx2e1ror8w31og

Friday Rueda Practice at Oceanside Pier - Fri April 6th

Greetings Casineros & Amigos,
Going back to regular scheduled Friday rueda practice locally, we are meeting up at Oceanside Pier to practice the moves I taught on Tuesday's Level 2 Beginners class this week. These are the moves that would be in the Flashmob tomorrow, so if you are going to the be in the flash mob, this is your one chance before tomorrow's official rehearsal to learn the moves for beginners. Come for the fun of it. We will have a great time dancing outside.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Friday Rueda Practice at Oceanside Pier

WHEN: Friday, April 6, 2018 7pm-8:30pm                                 

WHERE: The north side of the Oceanside Pier down the right side of the stairs

300 The Strand N, Oceanside, CA 92054

CURUYE's APRIL 8 CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!

CURUYE's APRIL 8 CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY!
Sunday, April 8 
5:00-10:00 PM
The GRANADA, 17 So First St., Alhambra 91801

SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR SUNDAY, APRIL 8 for CURUYE’s CUBAN SALSA TIMBA DANCE PARTY! DEEJAY WARAPO is fresh back from La Habana where he was invited to dj at MAYKEL BLANCO’s CUBAN SALSA FEST, so you know he’ll be playing the very latest & hottest CUBAN DANCE MUSIC for our dancing pleasure!

Back by popular demand, KATI HERNÁNDEZ and MARITZA BAíDA will be teaching a CUBAN SALSA (‘CASINO’) dance class to kick off the party at 5:30 PM. 

Throughout the night we’ll be dancing to CUBAN SON, SALSA, TIMBA, REGGAETON, & RUMBA!

We’ll be celebrating April as well as March birthdays this month, so message Curuye if we can put your name on the cake, and plan on including you in the birthday dance! Celebrating so far are ZEAL HARRIS, BRIAN MARTÍNEZ, KENNY WILLIAMS, and MATHIEU VEDEL who will not only be celebrating his bday, but some special news as well!

Be sure to try an entrée or snack from Chef Israel’s kitchen!

ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!

Free parking in the structure across the street from The Granada!

$10 cover includes dance class.