SPECIAL DANCE & MUSIC EVENTS: *FREE CUBAN STYLE SALSA & RUEDA de CASINO CLASSES! WED, THURS, FRI, JULY -SEPT, 8-10 PM: JUAN CARLOS BLANCO teaches CUBAN STYLE SALSA & RUEDA de CASINO, FREE! for L.A.’s SUMMER NIGHT LIGHTS program at a variety of L.A. parks this summer! Write to omoache@earthlink.net for schedule! SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 & 18, 3:45 PM: AFRO CUBAN DRUM & SONG with Master LÁZARO GALARRAGA! Master GALARRAGA is a founding member of EL CONJUNTO NACIONAL FOLKLÓRICO de CUBA and a master of Cuba’s African cultural traditions. GALARRAGA is regarded as one of the world’s greatest lead singers and batá drummers of Cuba’s sacred African traditions. He will teach two Saturdays/month featuring rhythms and songs from a different cultural influence each month. SEPTEMBER classes feature the CONGO legacies of MAKUTA & PALO. Classes are held @ PAWS MUSIC 5268 W. Pico Blvd., LA 90019. $25/class, or 4 class series for $85 ($21/class), or 8-class series for $150 ($19/class). For more info contact Richard @ rthaler38@aol.com, or call 213 361.9819. As classes are subject to change, always confirm classes and dates on www.pawsmusic.com. (OCTOBER 2 & 26 classes will feature IYESÁ rhythms and songs). 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 3:30-5:30 PM: JUAN CARLOS BLANCO in L.A. teaching AFRO CUBAN DANCE!   BLANCO is the director/choreographer of San Diego-based folkloric company, OMO ACHÉ, and former principal dancer with CUBA's esteemed folkloric company, RAÍCES PROFUNDAS. $20. CRENSHAW YOGA & DANCE, 5426 Crenshaw Blvd.. L.A. 90043. $20. Live drumming accompaniment. www.omoachecubanculture.org, or www.myspace.com/omoache
 THURS, SEPT 23-SUN, SEPT 26: FELIX "PUPY" INSUA, former dancer w/ CUBA's EL CONJUNTO NACIONAL FOLKLÓRICO de CUBA, RAÍCES PROFUNDAS, and YORUBA ANDABO, and presently director/choreographer of the folkloric company ORIKI OMI ODDARA based in New York City, visits SO. CALIFORNIA to give a series of AFRO CUBAN DANCE workshops and performances hosted by KATI HERNÁNDEZ (happyhappykati@yahoo.com)and SAKARA DANCE COMPANY.  STAY POSTED for DETAILS! SATURDAYS, 2-3:30 PM: KATI HERNÁNDEZ teaches an 8-week dance workshop on CUBAN RUMBA! MEN & WOMEN ARE WELCOME! LIVE DRUMMING accompaniment. “This class will take you on a joyful journey exploring traditional forms of RUMBA - El Yambú, El Guagancó and La Columbia, You will have the opportunity study the cultural and social aspects of this secular dance and learn basic steps increasing the level of phrases and combinations to inspire the spontaneity, creativity and individual style and expression of each student.” A guest Cuban master male dancer will visit during the 8 week-course. All levels welcome. (Women participants bring a scarf or full skirt). Single class $15.00, or the 8- week series $105. Workshop series ends Oct. 2. To pre-register for series, or for more information, contact Kati @ happyhappykati@yahoo.com UNIVERSAL DANCE DESIGN, 6009 W Olympic Blvd. (just east of where Olympic, San Vicente & Fairfax intersect), Los Angeles, 90036. *MONDAYS, 6:30-8 PM: AFRO-CONTEMPORANEO DANCE WORKSHOP with SAMANTHA GOODMAN, dancer with VIVER BRASIL! SAMANTHA will be teaching AFRO-BRAZILIAN CONTEMPORARY DANCE and the SILVESTRE TECHNIQUE. $15. Live musical accompaniment. For more info (310)926-7999 or samantha.755@gmail.com Through SEPT 20.
 AFRO CUBAN DANCE CLASSES In Los Angeles: SUNDAYS, 11-12:30 : AFRO CUBAN DANCE CLASS with KATI HERNÁNDEZ! KATI is a dancer/choreographer, and graduate of CUBA's NATIONAL SCHOOL of the ARTS (ENA) in La Habana. She has performed with MERCEDITA VALDEZ, MANOLITO y su TRABUCO, and has taught AFRO CUBAN folkloric dance, popular dance, and modern dance in Spain, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, and throughout the U.S. Her classes are held @ the UNIVERSAL DANCE DESIGN, 6009 W Olympic Blvd. (just east of where Olympic, San Vicente & Fairfax intersect), Los Angeles, 90036 Tel. 323.938.6508 $15/class. For more info, happyhappykati@yahoo.com. MONDAYS, 8-9:30 pm: PEDRO ‘MUÑECO’ AGUILAR’s AFRO CUBAN DANCE CLASS every Monday at NEW LULA WASHINGTON DANCE THEATRE, 3773 S. Crenshaw Blvd., L.A. 90016, 323 292-5852, www.lulawashington.com, $10. Live percussion accompaniment. TUESDAYS, 8 PM: AFRO CUBAN BEGINNING LEVEL DANCE CLASS w/ KATI HERNÁNDEZ! KATI's Tuesday night classes are designed for those new to AFRO CUBAN DANCE. Everyone is welcome! Women participants, bring long full skirts to class. $15. UNIVERSAL DANCE DESIGN, 6009 W Olympic Blvd. (just east of where Olympic, San Vicente & Fairfax intersect), Los Angeles, 90036 Tel. 323.938.6508. For more info on the class, contact happyhappykati@yahoo.com *WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 17-APRIL 14, 8-9:30 PM: ADVANCED AFRO CUBAN DANCE w/ KATI HERNANDEZ, SPECIAL 6-WK SERIES. “This class is a high energy celebration of Afro Cuban dance, music and culture ... for dancers and advance Afro Cuban dance students. Yoruba technique, Afro Cuban dance styles, and some modern dance will be explored...” LIVE DRUMMING ACCOMPANIMENT. UNIVERSAL DANCE DESIGN, 6009 W Olympic Blvd. (just east of where Olympic, San Vicente & Fairfax intersect), Los Angeles, 90036 Tel. 323.938.6508. $75 pre-paid series’ discount. $15 drop in. To RSVP (class limited to 15) and to pre-pay for the series’ discount, contact Kati @ happyhappykati@yahoo.com, 310.488.2844. SATURDAYS, 10:30 AM: AFROCARIBE, dance classes taught by KIMBERLY MIGUEL MULLEN, presenting dance material from her travels to CUBA, PUERTO RICO and TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. The class includes information on the musical, cultural, historical, and social content of the dances, video observations. All dance levels are welcome. The classes are held at The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave. Venice, CA. 90291. $20/class. For more information, contact 310 259-5300, and/or kimmipeli@hotmail.com. SATURDAYS, 2-3:30 PM: KATI HERNÁNDEZ teaches an 8-week dance workshop on CUBAN RUMBA! MEN & WOMEN ARE WELCOME! LIVE DRUMMING accompaniment. “This class will take you on a joyful journey exploring traditional forms of RUMBA - El Yambú, El Guagancó and La Columbia, You will have the opportunity study the cultural and social aspects of this secular dance and learn basic steps increasing the level of phrases and combinations to inspire the spontaneity, creativity and individual style and expression of each student.” A guest Cuban master male dancer will visit during the 8 week-course. All levels welcome. (Women participants bring a scarf or full skirt). Single class $15.00, or the 8- week series $105. Workshop series ends Oct. 2. To pre-register for series, or for more information, contact Kati @ happyhappykati@yahoo.com In San Diego: SATURDAYS, 3:30-5 PM: IN SAN DIEGO: AFROCUBAN DANCE with JUAN CARLOS BLANCO former soloist with CUBA's esteemed folkloric company, RAÍCES PROFUNDAS, and presently director of OMO ACHÉ, the Afrocuban folkloric group based in San Diego. The workshops are being held @ STAGE 7 SCHOOL of DANCE, 3980 30th St., North Park, San Diego (between University and Lincoln Ave.) Cost: $15/class; $10 for students w/ i.d. For more information please contact: omoache@earthlink.net . For other class & performance info, plus videos, visit http://www.myspace.com/omoache TUESDAYS, 6-7:15 PM: CUBAN STYLE SALSA w/ SILFREDO LA O, former dancer w/ CUTUMBA BALLET FOLKLÓRICO de SANTIAGO de CUBA, and the Bay Area’s ODC modern dance company. $10. The WOOD ROOM PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO, 3800 30th St., San Diego 92104. (619) 255.9663, or (619) 358.5117. TUESDAYS, 7:30-8:45 PM: AFRO CUBAN DANCE w/ SILFREDO LA O, former dancer w/ CUTUMBA BALLET FOLKLÓRICO de SANTIAGO de CUBA, and the Bay Area’s ODC modern dance company. $10. The WOOD ROOM PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO, 3800 30th St., San Diego 92104. (619) 255.9663, or (619) 358.5117. TUESDAYS, 8 PM: CUBAN SALSA (CASINO) & RUEDA de CASINO Class w/ VIDAL CORDOVA. $10. The WAVEHOUSE ATHLETIC CLUB, 31105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach 92109. *WEDNESDAYs, 6-7 PM: In La Mesa: AFRO CUBAN DANCE with JUAN CARLOS BLANCO, director of San Diego-based folkloric company, OMO ACHÉ, and former principal dancer with CUBA’s esteemed company, RAÍCES PROFUNDAS. This class will cover African traditions preserved in Cuba from the Yoruba, Arara, Congo and Franco-Haitian cultures. $14/class; $48/series. ACADEMY of PERFORMING ARTS, 5120 C Baltimore Dr., La Mesa 91942. CUBAN STYLE SALSA & RUEDA de CASINO *SUNDAYS, 2-3:30 PM: BEGINNER RUEDA de CASINO, CUBAN SALSA (CASINO), CUBAN FREESTYLE, incorporating traditional Cuban dance styles of mambo, cha cha cha, and more! The six-week series is taught by KATI HERNÁNDEZ & DAVID LENEMAN.  KATI is a graduate of Havana’s National School of the Arts (ENA), and has toured performing and teaching Cuban dance internationally. DAVID has years of teaching Rueda de Casino, and has studied Cuban dance through his extensive travels over the years.  The CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM is among the venues David has performed and given a Cuban dance demonstration. Advanced registration for series $75, or $15 drop in. Pre register by contacting KATI @ happyhappykati@yahoo.com, or by calling  310.488.2844. Have fun learning to dance the Cuban salsa dance style of changing partners in a circle and incorporating Cuban popular dance steps! UNIVERSAL DANCE DESIGN, 6009 W Olympic Blvd. (just east of where Olympic, San Vicente & Fairfax intersect), Los Angeles, 90036. NEW SERIES BEGINS JUNE 13! SATURDAYS (first & second of the month) RUEDA de CASINO @ MEDIA PARK: 2 classes, beginners at 11am. intermediate at 12 noon. 1st and 3rd saturdays of the month. FREE. Donations are welcome. If raining by 10:00am class is canceled. MEDIA PARK 9070 Venice Boulevard. Corner of Canfield and Culver Blvd. In front of Traders Joe's Downtown Culver City. THURSDAYS, RUEDA de CASINO CLASSES w/ PATRICIA MARTÍNEZ. 7-8 PM-Beginners; 8-9 PM-Intermediate-Advanced. ($10/class). Stay after for the CUBAN DANCE PARTY w/ DJ SAOCO who will start spinning @ 9 PM. $5 cover if you come for the dance party only. CANDELA’s TACO BAR, 831 La Brea Blvd., L.A. 90036. SATURDAYS (4-5:30 PM): TONY WELCH teaches SALSA at HOLLYWOOD DANCE CENTER, 817Highland (b\t Melrose and Willoughby), Hollywood, $10. tonyelpanaattractions@yahoo.com for more info. JEN KLEWITZ, dance teacher experienced in CUBAN STYLE CASINO (SALSA), & RUEDA de CASINO available for private classes. Contact jenklewitz@gmail.com. AFRO BRAZILIAN DANCE MONDAYS, 6:30-7:30 PM: LINDA YUDIN, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF VIVER BRASIL, teaches AFRO-BRAZILIAN DANCE. $15 single class. DANCE GARDEN, 3407 Glendale Blvd., L.A. 90039. www.dancegardenla.com, 323 660-4556. Dance experience connecting to the rhythms of the orixas, samba, samba reggae, the caboclo and northeastern Carnival dances!  January will be dedicated to orixas and samba reggae- get your spirit ready and carnival on! AND LIVE MUSIC!!! $15/single class. Class packages available. For more information, www.viverbrasil.com or email: lkyudin@mac.com. TUESDAYS, 7:30-8:45, SAMBA CLASS with ANA LAIDLEY!. $15/class at the BRASIL BRASIL CULTURAL CENTER, 4325 1/2 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City (just south of Washington Blvd.). More info: www.capoeirabatuque.org, sambanmotion.com. TUESDAYS, 8-9:30 pm: AFRO BRAZILIAN DANCE:  orixa dance technique, orixa dance movement and songs with Luiz BADARO, artistic director of VIVER BRASIL, at  DANCE ARTS ACADEMY, 731 S. La Brea Ave., LA 90036, (323) 932-6230. $15/single class  $52/4- class package (to be used within 5 weeks. no refunds, no exchanges). Live drumming.  Donation basket for the drummers to keep drumming alive!  (323) 465-4762 for more class info. www.viverbrasil.com. WEDNESDAYS, 8-9 PM: SAMBA with GISELLA. Classes explore the diverse dances and rhythms of Brazil. Students will learn technique in diverse dance styles such as: Samba from Rio, Samba from Bahia, Maracatu, and Orixa dances. All levels are welcome. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD STUDIO, 4625 Hayden Ave. Culver City 90230. For more info, www.gisellasambista.com. .SATURDAYS: SAMBA w/ CAROL BACH-y-RITA! Beginning Samba: 12 noon; Advanced Beginner: 1:30 PM. Private studio in Hollywood near Sunset & La Brea.. $20/class. Email cbachyrita@gmail.com to reserve your space. Reserve your spot now for the new series since it is a small class format (6 students). You can send your check to Carol Bach-y-Rita, 7510 Sunset Blvd., # 541, LA, CA 90046. *SATURDAYS, 4 PM: AFRO BRAZILIAN DANCE/SAMBA w/ GISELLA FERREIRA @ Brasil Brasil Cultural Center 4325 South Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, CA 90230. $15 per class. All levels welcome! Come learn the rich cultural dances of Brazil. Live drumming with Dana Maman & Co. For more info, www.gisellasambista.com. 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