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Kick off the new year by learning a new style of latin dance: Cuban casino.

 

What is casino? It’s a style of partner dance (with a lead and follow) that originated in Cuba in the 1950s. It can be danced with a partner, or in a big circle called a “rueda”. Casino is similar to salsa, and is often called “Cuban salsa”, though there are important differences that we can discuss during the course. Here’s an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoulZ35X6RI

 

What to expect

This course is intended to take you from being an absolute beginner to having the skills and confidence to go out there and have an enjoyable dance with a stranger in a social setting. We’ll heavily focus on technique, so you’re likely to learn something even if you already have experience with rueda de casino or even casino itself. The course is also focused on partner dancing, not rueda.

 

No prior experience necessary. No partner necessary. Open to everyone.

Because each class builds on the previous one, we strongly encourage attendance to all sessions.

 

Who’s teaching?

The class will be led by MIT alum Rodrigo (myself) and Diana Ruiz. We’ve both been dancing and teaching in San Francisco and/or Boston for 10+ years.

 

Location and Time

Classes will be on Saturdays during IAP from 5pm-6:30pm at the Student Center (W20-491).

 

How to join?

Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/oWYh6HdtqkRRPMXQA

 

Questions? Email me at ipince@alum.mit.edu

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