La Rumba Cuban Dance Company

Cuban Salsa (Casino) – Roots, Rhythm & Musicality

Cuban Salsa, known in Cuba as Casino, is a social dance that was born in Havana and deeply rooted in Cuban Son, Afro-Cuban rhythms, Rumba, and traditional Cuban music.

Unlike linear styles, Casino is danced in a circular and organic way, allowing dancers to connect naturally with the music, their partner, and the group. The movement comes from the body, the rhythm, and the melody, not from memorized patterns.

In this class, we focus on:
• Understanding the musical structure behind Cuban music
• Connecting movement to melody, rhythm, and percussion
• Developing natural body movement influenced by Afro-Cuban traditions
• Learning how Cuban Salsa evolved into what many people around the world now call “salsa”

This class is not just about steps. It is about feeling the music, understanding its roots, and dancing in a way that reflects the culture it comes from.

Whether you are new to salsa or looking to reconnect with its origins, this class offers a deeper, more authentic approach to Cuban dance.

Intermediate Cuban Salsa (Casino) – Roots, Flavor & Musicality

Here, we teach you how to dance Cuban Salsa (Casino) with authentic flavor and organic movement, grounded in the true roots of the dance.
This class blends Rumba, Afro-Cuban body movement, and Timba, creating a deep connection between music and motion.

You will learn how to listen to Timba, understand its breaks, accents, and rhythmic changes — and apply them naturally on the dance floor.
In Cuban Salsa (Casino), the music leads first. When the music tells you what to do, your body responds.

This class focuses on:
• Organic movement instead of memorized patterns
• Musical interpretation rather than mechanical counting
• Understanding the roots that give Cuban salsa its identity and soul

If you want to dance with confidence, musicality, and real Cuban sabor, this class will take your Casino to the next level.

Traditional Bachata was born in the Dominican Republic in the mid-20th century, rooted in rural communities and everyday life. It emerged as a form of storytelling — expressing love, heartbreak, joy, and resilience through music and movement. Unlike styles created for the stage, traditional bachata grew naturally from social gatherings, making it deeply organic, grounded, and human.

The foundation of Traditional Bachata lies in:
• Musical interpretation — dancing to the guitar, bass, bongos, and güira
• Simple yet rich footwork — small steps, clear weight transfers, and natural hip motion
• Connection and rhythm — movement guided by the music, not choreography
• Improvisation — allowing each dancer’s personality and feeling to emerge

Traditional Bachata focuses on musicality, timing, and authenticity, not exaggerated shapes or forced movements. The body responds naturally to the melody and rhythm, creating a dance that feels relaxed, expressive, and connected.

Intermediate Cuban Salsa (Casino) – Roots, Flavor & Musicality

Here, we teach you how to dance Cuban Salsa (Casino) with authentic flavor and organic movement, grounded in the true roots of the dance.
This class blends Rumba, Afro-Cuban body movement, and Timba, creating a deep connection between music and motion.

You will learn how to listen to Timba, understand its breaks, accents, and rhythmic changes — and apply them naturally on the dance floor.
In Cuban Salsa (Casino), the music leads first. When the music tells you what to do, your body responds.

This class focuses on:
• Organic movement instead of memorized patterns
• Musical interpretation rather than mechanical counting
• Understanding the roots that give Cuban salsa its identity and soul

If you want to dance with confidence, musicality, and real Cuban sabor, this class will take your Casino to the next level.