*FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 6:30 PM: CHINO ESPINOZA y los DUEÑOS del SON @ the SUMMER LIVE SALSA SERIES BY THE POOLSIDE @ the RADISSON UPTOWN WHITTIER HOTEL, 7360 Greenleaf, Whittier 90602. FREE! All ages welcome! For online calendar, visit radisson.dimelolife.com *FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 7:30 PM: MARIA DE BARROS presents a fusion of Caribbean with Cape Verdian rhythms in a FREE CONCERT @ MacARTHUR PARK’s LEVITT PARK, on the northwest corner of the park near West 6th St. and South Park View St., just west of downtown L.A. For more info: http://www.levittla.org/en/calendar.html#september *FRIDAY, SEPT 3, 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! Tonight he’ll be teaching 7-9 PM @ SLAUSON PARK, 5306 S. Compton Ave., LA 90011. Check back next week for where he’ll be next Wed., Thurs, & Friday! Or write to omoache@earthlink.net. 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: 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, 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. 
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).
 SATURDAYS, 4-5:30 PM: TONY WELCH teaches salsa at the HOLLYWOOD DANCE CENTER, 817 Highland (between Melrose & Willoughby), in Hollywood. $15/class, $65/5 classes. For more info, call 213.880-7603, or contact elpanaattractions@yahoo.com. 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. www.capoeirabatuque.com (Giselle also teaches samba Wednesdays 8-9 PM @ YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD STUDIO, 4625 Hayden Ave. Culver City 90230). For more info, www.gisellasambista.com *SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 5-7 PM: SUSIE HANSON’s LATIN BAND performs for your dancing pleasure @ LACMA’s LATIN SOUNDS SUMMER SERIES! DOROTHY COLLINS AMPHITHEATRE in HANCOCK PARK behind the museum. FREE!  LACMA 5905 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90036. For complete schedule: http://www.lacma.org/programs/LatinSounds.aspx SATURDAYS, 8 PM: LA CHARANGA CUBANA performs LIVE @ STEVENS STEAKHOUSE, 5332 Steven’s Place, City of Commerce. SATURDAYs, 10 PM: CUBAN TIMBA w/DJ SAOCO on the patio of the GRANADA, 17 South First St., Alhambra 91801. 

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. 
*SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 4:00-9:00 PM: La Peña de CURUYÉ’s CUBAN DANCE PARTY & CULTURAL HAPPENING today pays tribute to the water deities YEMAYÁ and OCHÚN of CUBA’s Yoruba tradition with special LIVE music and dance performances by KATI HERNÁNDEZ, JUAN CARLOS BLANCO and OMO ACHÉ. DJ RICARDO, guesting for SAOCO this month, will spin the latest and best CUBAN DANCE MUSIC. Sip a mojito and enjoy dancing away the end of summer on the beautiful patio of TRÓPICO de NOPAL GALLERY & ART SPACE! (Consider wearing Yemayá’s (blue) or Ochún’s (yellow) color for today’s festivities!). $10 cover. TRÓPICO de NOPAL is located @ 1665 Beverly Blvd., L.A. 90026 (Echo Park).  For more info: 213 481-8112, www.tropicodenopal.com, or 323 721.1749, www.curuye.com. *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. MONDAYS, 8-9:30 PM: . PEDRO ‘MUNECO’ AGUILAR teaches AFRO CUBAN DANCE CLASS w/ live drumming accompaniment at the LULA WASHINGTON DANCE THEATRE, 3773 S. Crenshaw, LA 90016, 323 292-5852. $10. http://www.lulawashington.com TUESDAYS, 7:30-8:45, SAMBA CLASS with ANA LAIDLEY! $15/class at BRASIL BRASIL CULTURAL CENTER, 4325 1/2 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City (just south of Washington Blvd.). www.capoeirabatuque.org, sambanmotion.com.

**TUES, WED, THURS, SEPT 7, 8, 9:   SEPTETO NACIONAL de CUBA!  Cuba's  exponents of traditional 'son' returns to California for an extended tour! See them in the intimate setting of the CATALINA BAR & GRILL 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028. DANCE FLOOR! Also: FRI & SAT, SEPT. 3 & 4-ANTHOLOGY, SAN DIEGO; SEPT  13,-16 YOSHI's JAZZ CLUB, SAN FRANCISCO; SEPT 17 & 18, MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL, MONTEREY. CA. *TUESDAYS, 8-9:30 PM: AFRO CUBAN DANCE: FUNDAMENTALS & TECHNIQUES with KATI HERNÁNDEZ. This new series of classes is a comprehensive and systematic  program designed for learning the basics of Afro-Cuban dance. Along with the dance basics, students will gain or expand their knowledge of the cultural and historic aspects of these sacred dances through visual materials and discussions with guest masters of AFRO CUBAN traditions.  The series is designed for those who are new to Afro-Cuban movement, as well as for those looking to improve their technique.  Consistent attendance is recommended, as lessons will be progressive. Woman participants bring long, full skirts (skirts will also be for sale in the first class). The 6 week series is $75, which is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for other classes.  Drop-ins are possible @$15/class.  For prepayments or more info, please contact Kati at happyhappykati@yahoo.com or 310-488-2844. TUESDAYS, 8-9:30 pm: AFRO BRAZILIAN DANCE:  orixa dance technique, orixa dance movement with VIVER BRASIL company dancer SAMANTHA GOODMAN guest teaching for Luiz BADARO, 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, 7:45-9:15 PM: ADVANCED AFRO CUBAN DANCE w/ KATI HERNANDEZ, CLASS SERIES JUNE 30-AUGUST 4. “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 (not refundable,not exchangeable with other classes). $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. THURSDAYS, CUBAN TIMBA NIGHTS & RUEDA de CASINO! 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.  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, Cuba’s ISSAC DELGADO in concert w/ FREDDY COLE (Nat’s brother) performing music from his new cd L-O-V-E @ the CONGA ROOM @ L.A. LIVE! For tickets: www.congaroom.com. +++

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*SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 4:00-9:00 PM: La Peña de CURUYÉ’s CUBAN DANCE PARTY & CULTURAL HAPPENING today pays tribute to the water deities YEMAYÁ and OCHÚN of CUBA’s Yoruba tradition with special LIVE music and dance performances by KATI HERNÁNDEZ, JUAN CARLOS BLANCO and OMO ACHÉ.  DJ
RICARDO, guesting for SAOCO this month, will spin the latest and best C
UBAN DANCE MUSIC. Sip a mojito and enjoy dancing away the end of summer on the beautiful patio of TRÓPICO de NOPAL GALLERY & ART SPACE! (Consider wearing Yemayá’s (blue) or Ochún’s (yellow) color for today’s festivities!). $10 cover. TRÓPICO de NOPAL is located @ 1665 Beverly Blvd., L.A. 90026 (Echo Park).  For more info: 213 481-8112, www.tropicodenopal.com, or 323 721.1749, www.curuye.com.




 

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