Casino, known internationally as Cuban Salsa or Salsa Cubana, is a popular partner dance that is danced to Salsa music. It's a social dance that originated in Cuba in the 1950s, heavily influenced by Cuban Son, Mambo and Cha Cha Cha.

This class is for absolute beginners, suitable for anyone looking to get started with the very basics of Cuban Salsa. This includes learning the basic count (123 567) and basic steps as well as partner work and the fundamental moves (Dile que no, Enchufla, Vacilala) needed to learn the most commonly used figures in Casino (those figures will be taught in the advanced beginner class).

Advanced beginners can join this class from the beginning if they feel like they need a small refresher of the basics.

No skills required.

This class is done in partners, but no need to register as a couple since we will be rotating.

Wear comfortable shoes that don't stick too much against the floor.

Block pricing is available: $70 for all 8 classes starting May 4th.

Victoria says:
Coming from a background of over 16 years in competitive figure skating, I've only recently gotten more into different types of dance such as contemporary dance as well as Cuban Salsa and some Tango.

I fell in love with Cuban Salsa after getting introduced to this dance style through my boyfriend, who is originally from Cuba. The fact that it's a street dance there and all types of people of different ages enjoy dancing it over there is something that especially drew me to this as that separates it from all other styles of Salsa.

As someone with Latin roots who grew up speaking Spanish and listening to Latin music, dance has always had a special place in my heart.