NOCHE CUBANA, Sat April 11th

Enjoy a night of authentic Cuban Music, Dance & Culture.  Featuring Live Performances, FREE Salsa Class included, hot Cuban bands, Saoco Son and Kimba Light, non-stop dancing & entertainment!  All ages event.  Children 12 & under Free.  Delicious authentic Cuban cuisine & beverages available for purchase.

Sat. April 11, 2015

7-11 pm

WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd. SD, 92101 (Balboa Park)

TIX ON SALE NOW!

Buy Tix @ omoachecubanculture.org

Admission:

$15 Online

$20 At Door

A GOZAR!!!

Two Bands = Twice the Music = Twice the Fun!!

. . . AND

Take a look at what's on the menu for Noche Cubana

Cuba Libre!!! Sat. Feb 21st

 

WHAT:  Come experience a night of Cuban Rhythms w/Drumming & Dance!  Featuring authentic sounds of Mambo, Cha-Cha-Chá, Son (which gave birth to Salsa), Rumba and Roots Afro-Cuban.  There will be informal line-dancing and some fun guided dances for anyone who wants to participate.  Tasty Cuban treats, including yucca & plantains and traditional Mojitos at the bar.  In Cuba, we call this type of party a "peña."  Juan Carlos Blanco is a Master Drummer & Dancer from Habana, Cuba with over 30 yrs. of professional & authentic experience.  This is a great opportunity for the community to experience a real Cuban Peña without leaving San Diego!

WHEN: SAT. FEB 21st

6-9PM

WHERE: The Brass Rail

3796 5th Ave.

SD, CA. 92103

COVER: $7

$3 Mojitos & Cuba Libres / 21+

New Sunday Series: Merengue Haitiano!

Series taught by Juan Carlos Blanco What: NEW Series! Merengue Haitiano Cuban Percussion & Dance Classes When: Sundays  12pm - 1 pm Cuban Percussion, Cost: $7 1pm - 2pm Cuban Dance, Cost: $7 Where: WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, SD 92101 *No previous experience necessary. Classes can be taken individually or both

Students will learn to play and/or dance Merengue Haitiano in a fun ensemble setting. Drums Available.

Come learn the roots of Merengue in this fun series!

 

Harvest Fest African Dance Wkshp Sat Nov 15

Saturday, November 15, 2014

5:00 - 7:30 PM

Centro Cultural de la Raza

2004 Park Blvd, SD. CA 92101

Cost: $25

Join us for a celebration of the harvest season with an invigorating dance class that will work your body and feed your spirit this holiday season.  Harvest Fest African Dance Workshop will alternate between West African & Afro-Cuban dances that tell stories of daily life traditions and will be accompanied by Live Drumming!  Workshop taught by Juan Carlos Blanco & Suzanne Forbes-Vierling.  All levels & abilities are welcome.  *Please arrive early for registration. (No checks accepted)

For more, visit: omoachecubanculture.org

Experience the movements, Feel the energy, Be transported, Let yourself go!

    

"If you can walk, you can dance.  If you can talk, you can sing"     - African Proverb      

Noche Cubana Sat. Nov 1st!

 

Noche Cubana

Saturday, November 1st
7-11 PM
$15 cover
Children 12 and under FREE

Enjoy a night of San Diego's best Cuban Music & Dance entertainment, authentic Cuban cuisine, and
Cuban-style dance party!

World Beat Center
2100 Park Blvd, SD, CA. 92101 (Balboa Park)

Featuring music & dance performances by:

Rueda de Casino by San Diego Rueda Casino &

Encinitas Casineros

Live Cuban Band Warapo

Omo Aché's "Fantastic Five"

and

"El Puro"

Cuban-style dance party featuring a FREE Cuban Salsa lesson (free-style/no partner required) taught by Master Dancer Juan Carlos Blanco. Dance the night away to the best in Cuban classic & contemporary hits!

Cuban Cuisine by Las Criollitas

Mojitos, Ice-Cold Beverages & more by World Beat Café

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE @ omoachecubanculture.org

New Sunday Class Series!

Sundays, August 31st - September 21st

Percussion: 12 - 1 PM

Dance: 1 - 2 PM

$7/each class

World Beat Center, 2100 Park Blvd, SD, CA 92101 (Balboa Park)

 

Learn to play and/or dance Rumba Columbia, an Afro-Cuban rhythm & dance derived from African & Spanish traditions.  Accompanied by this dynamic rhythm, the dancer demonstrates their agility, strength, confidence, even sense of humor while always maintaining a strong connection to the drum.  The drummer must also maintain a connection to the dancer's spontaneous changes in movement whenever they occur.  Classes are taught in a fun, ensemble setting.  All levels are welcome - No previous experience needed.

Taught by Master Artist Juan Carlos Blanco

Summer Dance Schedule

Summer Class Schedule

Centro Cultural de la Raza         Stage 7 School of Dance          World Beat Center

2004 Park Blvd, SD 92101           3980 30th St, SD 92104              2100 Park Blvd, SD 92101

JULY

Thursday, 17th  Afro-Cuban Dance - Beginner Level @ Centro Cultural de la Raza,  5:15 - 6:45pm, $10, Teacher: Juan Carlos Blanco

 

Saturday, 19th  Afro-Cuban Dance - All Levels @ Stage 7 School of Dance, 3:30 - 5pm, $15/   $12 students, Teacher: Juan Carlos Blanco

 

Sunday, 20th  Cuban Percussion & Dance - All Levels @World Beat Center, 12-1pm Percussion & 1 -2pm Dance, $7/ea. class, Teacher: Juan Carlos Blanco

 

Thursday, 24th West African Dance - Beginner Level, Centro Cultural de la Raza, 5:15 - 6:45pm, $10, Teacher: Kiki Ogulu

 

Saturday, 26th  West African Dance - All Levels @ Stage 7 School of Dance, 3:30-5pm, $15/ $12 students, Teacher: Kiki Ogulu

 

Sunday, 27th  Cuban Dance [Mambo, Rumba, Son, Cha-Cha-Chá & Comparsa] - All Levels @ World Beat Center, 1-2 pm, $7, Teacher: Lica

 

Thursday, 31st  West African Dance - Beginner Level @ Centro Cultural de la Raza, 5:15-6:45pm, $10, Teacher: Kiki Ogulu

August

Saturday, 2nd  West African Dance - All Levels @ Stage 7 School of Dance, 3:30-5pm, $15/$12 students, Teacher: Kiki Ogulu

 

Sunday, 3rd  Cuban Dance [Mambo, Rumba, Son, Cha-Cha-Chá & Comparsa] - All Levels @ World Beat Center, 1-2pm, $7, Teacher: Lica

 

Thursday, 7th  West African Dance - Beginner Level @ Centro Cultural de la Raza, 5:15-6:45pm, $10, Teacher: Kiki Ogulu

 

Saturday, 9th  West African Dance - All Levels @ Stage 7 School of Dance, 3:30-5pm, $15/$12 students, Teacher: Kiki Ogulu 

 

Sunday, 10th  Cuban Dance [Mambo, Rumba, Son, Cha-Cha-Chá & Comparsa] - All Levels @ World Beat Center, 1-2pm, $7, Teacher: Lica 

 

Thursday 14th  West African Dance - Beginner Level @ Centro Cultural de la Raza, 5:15-6:45pm, $10, Teacher: Kiki Ogulu

 

Saturday 16th  Afro-Cuban Dance - All Levels @ Stage 7 School of Dance, 3:30-5pm, $15/$12 students, Teacher: Juan Carlos Blanco

 

Sunday 17th   Cuban Percussion & Dance [Mambo, Rumba, Son, Cha-Cha-Chá & Comparsa]- All Levels @ World Beat Center, 12-1pm & 1-2pm, $7/ea. class, Teacher: Juan Carlos Blanco

Kiki Ogulu

  Lica

 

Master Artist Juan Carlos Blanco












"IF YOU CAN WALK, YOU CAN DANCE.  IF YOU CAN TALK, YOU CAN SING"
                                                                                                                  -African proverb