About us
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 20+ years experience teaching & promoting Cuban dance & music in the NYC area. For additional info, check out our social media pages: www.linktr.ee/Fuakata https://www.facebook.com/Fuakata
Upcoming events
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Cuban Salsa Halloween Party!
Adelante studios, 25 W 31st street, New York, NY, US🎃👻 Fuákata’s Haunted Halloween Salsa Party! 🕸️🕷️
💀 Our BIGGEST & BEST party of the year is back, & this time, the dance floor belongs to the creatures of the night! Get ready for a spooky night of Cuban rhythms, costumes, & dancing you won’t forget!
🗓️ This Saturday, October 31st
🕰️ 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM
📍 Adelante Studios
25 W 31st Street, 2nd Floor – NYC
(Between Broadway & 5th Ave • 3,000 sq ft of Haunted Dance Floor!)✨ A Night of Freaky Frights & Cuban Delights:
🎶 Timba, Son & Música Cubana all night
Casino • Rueda de Casino • Son Cubano
Epic Costume Contest & Spooky Surprises
🍹 Potions & refreshments served🧟♂️ Dress to impress… or terrify! Scariest, funniest & most creative costumes take home prizes!
🎟️ Tickets (don’t wait, they rise like the dead!):
$15 until 10/17
$20 between 10/18–10/24
$25 between 10/25–10/30
$30 on 10/31💳 Payment Options:
• Cash 💵
• Apple/Google Pay
• CashApp: $FuakataSalsaNYC
• Zelle: Christopher.Rogicki@gmail.com
• Venmo: @Chris-Rogicki (last four digits: 3415)
• Credit Card: https://fuakata.square.site/product/halloween-cuban-salsa-party/E6VFJJFJDZH73M2JS35W3N2JJoin us for a night of chills & Cuban Salsa thrills!
Con Cariño Casinero,
Arelys, Evelyn, Nayelli, Nikki, Svetlana,
Javier, Mark, Nick, Ryan, Chris & the Fuákata Crew📱 908-601-3415
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/6a6f579491ce/cuban-salsa-new-session-begins-this-week-lets-dance-1746165995 attendees - $15.00
Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino Classes!
Adelante studios, 25 W 31st street, New York, NY, US# 💃🏼🕺🏼 Ready to Try Salsa? How About Cuban Salsa? 🇨🇺
Have you ever wanted to learn Salsa but weren't sure where to start? Maybe you've never danced before, don't have a partner, or just want to try something completely new.
Sunday, November 1st is your chance! 🎉We're starting a brand-new four-week Absolute Beginner Cuban Salsa series, and you don't need ANY previous dance experience!
The curriculum starts completely from scratch in a beautiful NYC dance studio, with a comfortably sized group that allows our instructors to give everyone plenty of attention. And you absolutely do NOT need a partner—we rotate partners throughout the class, giving you the opportunity to practice with different people in a relaxed, friendly, and pressure-free environment.
It's a great way to learn the fundamentals while also getting comfortable with the social side of Salsa. ❤️### 🇨🇺 WHAT IS CUBAN SALSA?
Cuban Salsa, also known as Casino, is energetic, playful, musical, and incredibly social. You'll learn partnerwork, turns, rhythm, footwork, and the distinctive movements that make Cuban-style Salsa so much fun.
You'll also be introduced to Rueda de Casino—an exciting group dance where couples form a circle and constantly switch partners while following calls and executing fun patterns together. 💃🏼🕺🏼🔄
No experience. No partner. No pressure. Just come ready to have fun!***
## 🇨🇺 NEW ABSOLUTE BEGINNER SERIES STARTS SUNDAY, November 1st!
### ▫️ SUNDAYS — November 1st–29th
🔹 5:00–6:00pm | Absolute Beginner Cuban Salsa — Level 1
This class is designed specifically for absolute beginners with little to no dance experience.
Across this four-week series, you'll develop a strong foundation in Cuban Salsa while having a great time in a warm, relaxed, and social environment.
You'll work on:
• Rhythm & musicality 🎶
• Coordination & balance
• Basic Cuban Salsa steps & turn patterns
• Partnerwork & connection
• Fundamental Casino movements
• Lead & follow technique
• Social dancing etiquette & floorcraft
• Partner safety & confidence on the dance floor
Most importantly, you'll actually get to dance—not just stand around watching an instructor demonstrate!***
## 💲 SPECIAL BEGINNER PRICING
🎉 FIRST CLASS — ONLY $15!
For first-time members & their guests.
That's 50% OFF our regular $30 drop-in price!
🔥 4-CLASS BEGINNER PACKAGE — ONLY $75
Regularly $105.
That's a $30 savings — 28.6% OFF the regular package price!
Payment in advance is encouraged:
• Credit Card: fuakata.square.site
• Venmo: @Chris-Rogicki
• Cash App: $FuakataSalsaNYC
• Zelle: Christopher.Rogicki@gmail.com
• Cash accepted on-site!***
## 📍 WHERE WE DANCE
Adelante Studios
25 W 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
📍 Between Broadway & 5th Avenue
🏙️ Herald Square / NoMad / Koreatown
💃 3,000 sq. ft. of dance floor
🏢 Floor 2 — Grand Ballroom
🚇 Subways:
B, D, F, M, N, Q & R at 34th St–Herald Square
PATH at 33rd Street***
## 👩🏻🏫🧑🏻🏫 YOU'LL LEARN FROM BOTH A MALE & FEMALE INSTRUCTOR
Our classes are taught by both male and female instructors, allowing everyone to see and learn from both sides of the partnership.
Our Fuákata instructors have more than 26 years of experience teaching Cuban Salsa in NYC, along with extensive training, performing, and travel to Cuba to deepen their knowledge and connections within the Cuban dance community.
Have a question before coming? We're happy to help!
📨 Chris: Chris@CubanSalsaNewYork.com
📲 908-601-3415***
# 🔥 ALREADY HAVE SOME CUBAN SALSA EXPERIENCE?
We also offer a simultaneous Level 1.5 / Advanced Beginner class:
### ▫️ SUNDAYS — November 1st–29th
🔹 5:00–6:00pm | Advanced Beginner / Improver Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino — Level 1.5
This class is designed for dancers who have completed our Level 1 series or already have some experience with Cuban Salsa.
You'll build upon the foundational movements of Casino, including:
Exhíbela • Dile Que No • Guapea • Enchufla-based patterns • Closed & open position transitions • Variations & combinations
You'll also begin developing your skills in Rueda de Casino, with an emphasis on partner responsiveness, both leading and following, spatial awareness, and musicality.
The goal is to help you become a more confident social dancer and prepare you for the Intermediate Level.***
## 🎉 READY TO GIVE IT A TRY?
Whether you're completely new to dance, coming back after years away, or looking for a new way to meet people and stay active, we'd love to have you join us.
Come alone. Bring a friend. Bring a partner. Just come dance! 🇨🇺❤️
🚨 Complete schedule & additional information:
🔗 https://linktr.ee/fuakataWe look forward to dancing with you!
Con Cariño Casinero, ❤️
Arelys, Evelyn, Nayelli, Nikki, Svetlana
Javier, Mark, Nick, Ryan, Chris & the Fuákata Crew
🇨🇺 🎶 💃🏼 🔥 🕺🏼 🎶 🇨🇺
🔗 Fuákata on Linktree5 attendees - $15.00
Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino Classes!
Adelante studios, 25 W 31st street, New York, NY, US# 💃🏼🕺🏼 Ready to Try Salsa? How About CUBAN Salsa? 🇨🇺
Have you ever wanted to learn Salsa but weren't sure where to start? Maybe you've never danced before, don't have a partner, or simply want to try something completely new.
Wednesday, November 4th is your chance! 🎉We're starting a brand-new four-week Absolute Beginner Cuban Salsa series, and you don't need ANY previous dance experience!
The curriculum starts completely from scratch in a beautiful NYC dance studio, with a comfortably sized group that allows our instructors to give everyone plenty of attention. And you absolutely do NOT need a partner—we rotate partners throughout the class, giving you the opportunity to practice with different people in a relaxed, friendly, and pressure-free environment.
It's a fun way to learn the fundamentals while also getting comfortable with the social side of Salsa. ✨🇨🇺 WHAT IS CUBAN SALSA?
Cuban Salsa, also known as Casino, is energetic, playful, musical, and incredibly social. You'll learn partnerwork, turns, rhythm, footwork, and the distinctive movements that make Cuban-style Salsa so much fun.
You'll also be introduced to Rueda de Casino—an exciting group dance where couples form a circle and constantly switch partners while following calls and executing fun patterns together. 💃🏼🕺🏼🔄
No experience. No partner. No pressure. Just come ready to have fun!🇨🇺 NEW CUBAN SALSA SERIES STARTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH!
▫️ WEDNESDAYS — NOVEMBER 4TH–25TH
🔹 7:00–8:00pm | Absolute Beginner Cuban Salsa — Level 1
This class is designed specifically for absolute beginners with little to no dance experience.
Across this four-week series, you'll develop a strong foundation in Cuban Salsa while having a great time in a warm, relaxed, and social environment.
You'll work on:
• Rhythm & musicality 🎶
• Coordination & balance
• Basic Cuban Salsa steps & turn patterns
• Partnerwork & connection
• Fundamental Casino movements
• Lead & follow technique
• Social dancing etiquette & floorcraft
• Partner safety & confidence on the dance floor
Most importantly, you'll actually get to dance—not just stand around watching an instructor demonstrate!💲 SPECIAL BEGINNER PRICING
🎉 FIRST CLASS — ONLY $15!
For first-time members & their guests.
That's 50% OFF our regular $30 drop-in price!
🔥 4-CLASS BEGINNER PACKAGE — ONLY $75
Regularly $105.
That's a $30 savings — 28.6% OFF the regular package price!
Payment in advance is encouraged:
• Credit Card: Fuákata Square Site
• Venmo: @Chris-Rogicki
• Cash App: $FuakataSalsaNYC
• Zelle: Christopher.Rogicki@gmail.com
• Cash: Accepted on-site👩🏻🏫🧑🏻🏫 LEARN FROM BOTH A MALE & FEMALE INSTRUCTOR
Our classes are taught by both male and female instructors, allowing everyone to see and learn from both sides of the partnership.
Our Fuákata instructors have more than 26 years of experience teaching Cuban Salsa in NYC, along with extensive training, performing, and traveling to Cuba to deepen their knowledge and connections within the Cuban dance community.
Have a question before coming? We're happy to help!
📨 Chris: Chris@CubanSalsaNewYork.com
📲 908-601-3415📍 WHERE WE DANCE
Adelante Studios
25 W 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
📍 Between Broadway & 5th Avenue
🗽 Herald Square / NoMad / Koreatown
💃 3,000 sq. ft. of dance floor
🏢 Floor 2 — Grand Ballroom
🚇 Subways:
B, D, F, M, N, Q & R at 34th St–Herald Square
PATH at 33rd Street🔥 ALREADY HAVE SOME CUBAN SALSA EXPERIENCE?
We've got you covered, too! Our Wednesday schedule offers four progressive levels, so you can find the class that's right for you.▫️ WEDNESDAYS — NOVEMBER 4TH–25TH
🔹 7:00–8:00pm | Advanced Beginner / Improver Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino — Level 1.5
Designed for dancers who have completed our Level 1 series or already have some experience with Cuban Salsa.
You'll build upon the foundational movements of Casino, including:
Exhíbela • Dile Que No • Guapea • Enchufla-based patterns • Closed & open position transitions • Variations & combinations
You'll also develop your Rueda de Casino skills, with an emphasis on partner responsiveness, both leading and following, spatial awareness, and kinesthetic awareness.
The goal is to help you become a more confident social dancer and prepare you for the Intermediate Level.🔹 8:00–9:00pm | Intermediate Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino — Level 2
Already know the basics? This is where you take things further. 🔥
Level 2 allows you to solidify, refine, and expand upon the fundamentals from Levels 1 and 1.5 while introducing more challenging combinations and variations.
You'll work on:
• Vacílala & Paséala variations
• Linear & lateral Guapea footwork
• More complex combinations
• Leading & following technique
• Styling & body movement
• Salsa Suelta footwork
• Musicality & social dancing skills
Lead better. Follow better. Dance better. 💥🎉 WHICH LEVEL IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Never danced before? → Start with Level 1 at 7pm.
Completed our beginner series or have some Cuban Salsa experience? → Try Level 1.5 at 7pm.
Already comfortable with the fundamentals? → Join Level 2 at 8pm.
And if you're not sure where you belong, just ask us! We're happy to help you find the right starting point.
Come alone. Bring a friend. Bring a partner. Just come dance! 🇨🇺❤️We look forward to dancing with you!
Con Cariño Casinero,
Arelys, Evelyn, Nayelli, Nikki, Svetlana
Javier, Mark, Nick, Ryan, Chris & the Fuákata Crew
🇨🇺 🎶 💃🏼 🔥 🕺🏼 🎶 🇨🇺
🔗 Fuákata on Linktree60 attendees - $15.00
Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino Classes!
Adelante studios, 25 W 31st street, New York, NY, US# 💃🏼🕺🏼 Ready to Try Salsa? How About Cuban Salsa? 🇨🇺
Have you ever wanted to learn Salsa but weren't sure where to start? Maybe you've never danced before, don't have a partner, or just want to try something completely new.
Sunday, November 1st is your chance! 🎉We're starting a brand-new four-week Absolute Beginner Cuban Salsa series, and you don't need ANY previous dance experience!
The curriculum starts completely from scratch in a beautiful NYC dance studio, with a comfortably sized group that allows our instructors to give everyone plenty of attention. And you absolutely do NOT need a partner—we rotate partners throughout the class, giving you the opportunity to practice with different people in a relaxed, friendly, and pressure-free environment.
It's a great way to learn the fundamentals while also getting comfortable with the social side of Salsa. ❤️### 🇨🇺 WHAT IS CUBAN SALSA?
Cuban Salsa, also known as Casino, is energetic, playful, musical, and incredibly social. You'll learn partnerwork, turns, rhythm, footwork, and the distinctive movements that make Cuban-style Salsa so much fun.
You'll also be introduced to Rueda de Casino—an exciting group dance where couples form a circle and constantly switch partners while following calls and executing fun patterns together. 💃🏼🕺🏼🔄
No experience. No partner. No pressure. Just come ready to have fun!***
## 🇨🇺 NEW ABSOLUTE BEGINNER SERIES STARTS SUNDAY, November 1st!
### ▫️ SUNDAYS — November 1st–29th
🔹 5:00–6:00pm | Absolute Beginner Cuban Salsa — Level 1
This class is designed specifically for absolute beginners with little to no dance experience.
Across this four-week series, you'll develop a strong foundation in Cuban Salsa while having a great time in a warm, relaxed, and social environment.
You'll work on:
• Rhythm & musicality 🎶
• Coordination & balance
• Basic Cuban Salsa steps & turn patterns
• Partnerwork & connection
• Fundamental Casino movements
• Lead & follow technique
• Social dancing etiquette & floorcraft
• Partner safety & confidence on the dance floor
Most importantly, you'll actually get to dance—not just stand around watching an instructor demonstrate!***
## 💲 SPECIAL BEGINNER PRICING
🎉 FIRST CLASS — ONLY $15!
For first-time members & their guests.
That's 50% OFF our regular $30 drop-in price!
🔥 4-CLASS BEGINNER PACKAGE — ONLY $75
Regularly $105.
That's a $30 savings — 28.6% OFF the regular package price!
Payment in advance is encouraged:
• Credit Card: fuakata.square.site
• Venmo: @Chris-Rogicki
• Cash App: $FuakataSalsaNYC
• Zelle: Christopher.Rogicki@gmail.com
• Cash accepted on-site!***
## 📍 WHERE WE DANCE
Adelante Studios
25 W 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
📍 Between Broadway & 5th Avenue
🏙️ Herald Square / NoMad / Koreatown
💃 3,000 sq. ft. of dance floor
🏢 Floor 2 — Grand Ballroom
🚇 Subways:
B, D, F, M, N, Q & R at 34th St–Herald Square
PATH at 33rd Street***
## 👩🏻🏫🧑🏻🏫 YOU'LL LEARN FROM BOTH A MALE & FEMALE INSTRUCTOR
Our classes are taught by both male and female instructors, allowing everyone to see and learn from both sides of the partnership.
Our Fuákata instructors have more than 26 years of experience teaching Cuban Salsa in NYC, along with extensive training, performing, and travel to Cuba to deepen their knowledge and connections within the Cuban dance community.
Have a question before coming? We're happy to help!
📨 Chris: Chris@CubanSalsaNewYork.com
📲 908-601-3415***
# 🔥 ALREADY HAVE SOME CUBAN SALSA EXPERIENCE?
We also offer a simultaneous Level 1.5 / Advanced Beginner class:
### ▫️ SUNDAYS — November 1st–29th
🔹 5:00–6:00pm | Advanced Beginner / Improver Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino — Level 1.5
This class is designed for dancers who have completed our Level 1 series or already have some experience with Cuban Salsa.
You'll build upon the foundational movements of Casino, including:
Exhíbela • Dile Que No • Guapea • Enchufla-based patterns • Closed & open position transitions • Variations & combinations
You'll also begin developing your skills in Rueda de Casino, with an emphasis on partner responsiveness, both leading and following, spatial awareness, and musicality.
The goal is to help you become a more confident social dancer and prepare you for the Intermediate Level.***
## 🎉 READY TO GIVE IT A TRY?
Whether you're completely new to dance, coming back after years away, or looking for a new way to meet people and stay active, we'd love to have you join us.
Come alone. Bring a friend. Bring a partner. Just come dance! 🇨🇺❤️
🚨 Complete schedule & additional information:
🔗 https://linktr.ee/fuakataWe look forward to dancing with you!
Con Cariño Casinero, ❤️
Arelys, Evelyn, Nayelli, Nikki, Svetlana
Javier, Mark, Nick, Ryan, Chris & the Fuákata Crew
🇨🇺 🎶 💃🏼 🔥 🕺🏼 🎶 🇨🇺
🔗 Fuákata on Linktree5 attendees
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