"Cuba bella, el son, la rumba ...yo lo llevo por dentro." (Celia Cruz) Cuba's gifts to the world include: el mambo, el chachachá, Celia Cruz, Ernesto Lecuona, Orishas, Cachao, Beny Moré, La Yi Yi Yi, Reinaldo Arenas, Achy Obejas, Rita Montaner, Ana Mendieta, Wilfredo Lam, mojitos, arroz con pollo, Havana cigars, el Tocororo, Varadero, Santería, la charada china, Maria la O, and, of course, José Martí. Join us as we celebrate these and the many, many other fruits of our Cuban mosaic. This Meetup …

For those in NYC who enjoy Cuban Salsa/Timba music and dance (Casino, Son, Rueda de Casino), we host weekly classes in Manhattan & Brooklyn catered to all levels of dancers, weekend dance practice sessions/socials, group outings, live music/concert events, AND legal travel opportunities to Havana, Cuba each summer.  We have over 10+ years experience teaching & promoting Cuban dance & music in the NYC area.  For additional info, check out our MeetUp and Facebook group pages - https://www.facebook …

Come learn the hottest new dance to hit the USA!! Kizomba (a Angolan word meaning party) takes its origin from the Angolan dance Semba, which is also the origin of the Brazilian Samba. It appeared at the end of 80’s – 90’s, while the young Angolans, although very attached to their traditional dance, sought a new musical identity, and finally found their inspiration and new voice at a concert given by Kassav, a famous French Caribbean Zouk band. Kizomba was born out of this new generation’s desir …