Cuban Culture

#This meetup is around a third-party organizer (Focus Filmtheater): you can either purchase your ticket online or right before the session# **Title**: The Secret Agent **Language**: Portuguese **Subtitles**: English **Length**: 158 min **Director**: Kleber Mendonça Filho **More info**: https://www.focusarnhem.nl/agenda/english-subs-the-secret-agent/ **Ticket link**: https://www.focusarnhem.nl/tickets/141175/ **Synopsis**: *The Secret Agent* is a tense political thriller from director Kleber Mendonça Filho (Bacurau, Aquarius), who brings a tumultuous period in Brazilian history to life in his latest work. Through various storylines, he depicts a country entangled in violence, corruption, and vendettas, a turbulent 1970s carefully constructed from his own memories, family histories, and archival material. Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert and widower, is on the run. As the military dictatorship continues to enforce increasingly cruel measures on the population, he arrives in Recife, where he hopes to reunite with his young son. There, during carnival week, he finds shelter with a group of like-minded people and assumes a false identity. But Marcelo’s situation is trickier than he realizes: he soon discovers that the city is far from the peaceful refuge he is looking for. With a mix of film styles—suspense, humor, and even a touch of horror—*The Secret Agent* isn’t just a gripping movie, but also a snapshot of our times, in which the highly acclaimed Mendonça Filho offers a keen analysis of Brazil’s past and present. The international film community also recognises that *The Secret Agent* gets under your skin: it was the most awarded film at Cannes (Best Director, Best Actor), ended up on many ‘best of’ lists and is still in the running for several Oscar categories, partly because of the phenomenal acting of lead actor Wagner Moura. **How it works**: I will be at Focus around 18:30, where we can meet before the movie starts. You can message me to find us. Screening starts at 19:00. After the movie, we can have a drink together. Hope to see you soon!

Hi all! 🙂 On Wednesdays we welcome you to practice languages! If you want to practice a specific (uncommon) language, please send us a message so we can find some conversation partners for you on our mailing list! We hope to see you in Café Marktzicht! In the last year we had tables for the following languages: * Dutch * English * French * Italian * Spanish * Turkish\* * German\* * Portuguese\* * Danish\* * Norwegian\* * Russian\* * Arabic\* * Chinese\*\* * Japanese\*\* * Indonesian\*\* * * Most likely, but not every week present. \*\* - Rather rare ;-) If your language is not in this list, please let us know! We have a large database of Language Cafe visitors speaking 56 different languages! We might be able to connect you with a person that does speak the language you want to practice. In case you are not in our database yet, please use this form: http://goo.gl/forms/oSCn9Dn8m8

***Are you an adult looking to learn how to swim or improve your basic swimming skills?*** Dive into a fun water workout session designed specifically for adults in ***Utrecht De Kwakel!*** Whether you are a beginner looking to improve your swimming skills or a fitness enthusiast wanting to engage in recreational water sports, this event is perfect for you. Join us for an exciting session filled with swimming lessons, exercises, and social interactions. Meet like-minded individuals who share a passion for fitness, exercise, and water activities. Our experienced instructors will guide and support you, ensuring you have a great time in a safe and friendly environment. Don't miss this opportunity to stay active, meet new people, and have a blast in the water. Sign up now for a refreshing experience and fun times with our Swimming Lessons for Adults group! ***Please RSVP to secure your spot as spaces are limited. We look forward to helping you gain confidence and skills in the water!***

**Welkom bij Coding Wednesday!** Samen duiken we in de creatieve wereld van programmeren. **Wat gaan we maken?** * Het legendarische spel Pong. Dit gaan we maken in de programmeertaal Python. **Heb ik voorkennis nodig?** Het is handig als je al wat programmeerervaring hebt en weet wat for-loops en if-else statements zijn. Zo niet, kijk vooral mee om iets op te steken. Of werk met iemand samen! Uiteraard kan je je voorbereiden met online tutorials zoals [deze](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uQrJ0TkZlc). **Wat heb je nodig?** * Je eigen laptop met WiFi aansluiting * Installeer een **code editor**. Novi studenten kunnen PyCharm gebruiken. Anders is [VSCode](https://code.visualstudio.com/download) een prima editor * Installeer Python op je laptop. Dit kan via hun [website](www.python.org/downloads/) **Is er een minimum aantal aanmeldingen?** Deze Coding Wednesday gaat door als er 5 aanmeldingen zijn of meer. Dus vergeet vooral niet om je aan te melden :) Mocht het niet doorgaan, laten we dit hier weten voor 17 februari 12:00 uur! Details: 📅 Wanneer: Woensdag 18 februari 2026, 14:00 uur (tot uiterlijk 17:00) 📍 Waar: Op locatie! Newtonlaan 247, Utrecht (4e etage)

Hi there! Tonight we'll have fun over a nice game of pool🪄🎱. From clueless to amateur, all levels are welcome - the important thing is to enjoy and socialize in our beautiful rainbow community 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️. The Meetup will start at 21:00h and is expected to finish around 23:00h, but the duration can be extended if we wish to. ✨️ Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @utrecht.lgbt ✨️ Looking forward to seeing you all you soon! * 🤍🩵🩷❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤

Join in for a some drinks (and food, if you want) after work at **The 5th \| Utrecht**. Bring your own project and payment for drinks. As evenings tend to be a bit busier, we'll reserve a table. This means: **Only sign up if you are sure you will come!** And if there's no space left on the event, please don't join spontaneously. \-\-\-\-\- As always, we talk about our projects, exchange tipps, but also just get to know each other and enjoy a drink after a long day in good company. Whether it's knitting, crocheting, stitching, origami, or something more unique, we're looking forward to seeing you!

Join our fantastic "Success Team"! This will be the sixth meeting at the gezellige Rosa Buurtcentrum (2nd floor–eerste verdieping–, right hand, last door; there is a lift). There will be tea and you are welcome (but not required) to bring snacks. –See you then! \*\*\* Help wanted & help offered. Bi-weekly meetings (every two weeks). Language English/Dutch. This idea is inspired by Barbara Sher's story and experiences. Please see her Ted Talk titled "Isolation is the dream-killer, not your attitude". The idea in short: One person at a time tells the group his/her dream or aim and the obstacles they face to achieve it. It could be a trip, an experience, a change of career, an undertaking of some kind, learning a skill, solving a particular problem or even finding out what you really want. The group works to realise the person's aim. Not just theoretically, also practically. For this we use our experience and networks. —Nothing as satisfying as helping another! Perhaps suitable, Gabor Mate's words: "You never heal alone." Please contact me at galatv@protonmail.com if you have questions or would like to help me to organise these gatherings. Thank you! Gala Painting: *Moonlight*, *Silver Lake*, *Cottonwood Canyon*, by Alfred Edward Lambourne, 1880.

¡Compartamos juntos con el grupo de personas más divertido de la ciudad!... ¡en español! No necesitas ser un hablante fluido o nativo.... ¡Solo atrévete a compartir! Te esperamos a las 20hrs.... ¡Entrada gratuita! ¡Nos vemos! ¡Hasta entonces! 😃 Let's share together with the funniest group of people in town!... in Spanish! You don't need to be a fluent or native speaker.... Just dare to share! We wait for you at 20hrs ....Free entry! Nos vemos! Tot dan! 😃 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/habladores/ Meetup Link: https://www.meetup.com/nl-NL/los-habladores/ Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/los_habladores_utrecht/ Los Habladores!

## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕ Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉** ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## 🖌️**About this event** You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting. Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations. ⭕⭕⭕➡️ **IMPORTANT ⬅️** ⭕⭕⭕⭕ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** **If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.** **Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**How Does It Work?** This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests! **👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### ☕**Where?** We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### **🎟️ What is included?** 🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!** 🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨 🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere 🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷 🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive: ***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,*** ***\~\~\~ Training content,*** ***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members*** ***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions*** 🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs** 🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 🖼️**Art Materials?** Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**

# **A new chapter is opening ... literally.** Dutch Testing is gathering momentum again, and the MoT Netherlands Chapter is ready for its next meetup‑turned‑Chapter moment. As the Ministry of Testing shifts from Meetup to the MoTaverse, we’re embracing the new format with the same spirit: community first, quality always. For our second Chapter event, we’re going back to the essentials: the craft, the conversations, the curiosity. Because strong foundations aren’t old‑school; they’re what make everything else possible. Join in, connect, share, learn and help shape the future of Dutch testing as we step fully into the Chapter era. **PROGRAM:** **17:00 – Arrival & Dinner** *Join us for a warm welcome and a bite to eat as we kick off the evening.* **18:15 – Opening Remarks** *Let's get this party started.* ***18:20 – Talk 1: Linda van de Vooren*** *Dashboard or Management P\*rn?* ***18:50 – Talk 2: Remco Ridder*** *Performance Testing as a Pipeline Essential* ***19:20 – Break*** *Grab a drink, stretch your legs, or catch a breath before the next speakers.* ***19:40 – Talk 3: Tom Broekmans*** *A Quest for Code Quality* *– A Short Star Wars Story* ***20:10 – Talk 4: Martijn Goossens*** *Maximum Quality with Minimum Manual Testers* **20:40** **– Closing & Lightning Talks** *A chance for attendees to share quick insights, pitches, or questions with the group.* **Followed by – Networking Drinks** *Unwind, connect, and continue the conversation over drinks. No fixed end time* – *stay as long as the energy lasts or the alarm system warns us to leave.*

We’re heading into the heart of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug for a beautiful loop hike starting and ending at station Driebergen Zeist. From the station we quickly enter the wide open heather fields of Groote Heidestein, with heather fields, sandy paths, and a wonderfull spacious feeling. We follow these open landscapes all the way to the forests surrounding the Pyramid of Austerlitz. After about 10 kilometers we take a well deserved break at the pyramid. You can grab a snack or drink there, or enjoy your own packed lunch. This is the area where the famous wolf Bram once roamed and made the news. The situation has since settled, so the coast is clear again, but it adds a touch of wild history to the landscape. From here we loop back towards Driebergen Zeist through landgoed Heidestein. This section is full of surprises, including narrow passages and small tunnels that make the walk feel playful and slightly adventurous. We finish back at station Driebergen Zeist, completing a varied and scenic hike through one of the most beautiful parts of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. **📍When and where to meet?** We’ll meet at 10h30 under the tracks of train station Driebergen Zeist. https://maps.app.goo.gl/JdRccArNqxzvFb6U8 ⏰ We **start walking a few minutes after meeting up** — we don’t wait for latecomers, as the forest calls and daylight is short this time of year. **🚗 Coming by car?** You can park here but please also do your own research: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WSMa4XaaP7U5awwf8 **⏸️ Planned Breaks** After 10 km: Lunch break at Pyramid of Austerlitz (Speeltuin & Restaurant) https://maps.app.goo.gl/XKazfvaa24VvWrq66 **💸 Payment** Please pay as soon as you sign up: To keep things fair for everyone, if we don’t receive your payment within 48 hours, we will need to remove you from the participant list. If there’s a waiting list, this will happen sooner (in less than 48 hours). If that happens, no worries — you’re always welcome to sign up again if there’s space. 🌟 Early Bird Deal! Join now for just €4 — available for 3 days (72h). After that, the price will be €5. The event is full, so the payment link has been removed. **👟 Good to know** * Refund policy: Cancellations are fully refundable up to 1 week before the event (This is Friday 13 January at 23h59). After this period, the fee becomes non-refundable. * Hike difficulty: Our hikes are moderately challenging. Please only join if you’re confident you can keep up with the group’s pace (5 km/ h)— it’s more fun for everyone when we can walk together without long waits. * If the pace is too challenging: We may kindly suggest you continue at your own pace. We’ll give you clear directions to the nearest bus or train so you can return comfortably. * At your own risk: You participate at your own risk, so please make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage for outdoor activities. * Payment note: With Tikkie we only see initials (e.g., J. Doe instead of John Doe). Please include your Meetup name in the payment note so we can match it easily. * Friends joining: If you bring a friend, make sure they also register and pay. * What to bring: Snacks, lunch, and water/ or hot thee/ coffee. * Stay connected: Join our WhatsApp group to be the first to hear about future hikes — ask for the QR code during the hike. * T-shirts: Fairwear-certified organic cotton, eco-friendly inks — €25. Sustainable, odor-resistant, and perfect for hiking. Let us know your size and we’ll bring one for you.

Hey there, fellow food adventures! Isn't it wild how food has this incredible superpower to bring us all closer? It’s like a secret language that everyone understands, no matter where you're from. And honestly, that's the coolest part – every single country has its own unique, vibrant kitchen full of hidden gems and mouth-watering traditions just waiting for us to discover them. That's why we're super excited to continue our new food series, **\*\*\*Culinary Journey Around the Black Diaspora"! \*\*\*** For our next stop, buckle up because we're heading straight to the vibrant heart of **“CUBA”** Imagine the rhythmic music, the warm sunshine, and plates overflowing with pure, soulful deliciousness. Get ready because this isn't just about eating; it's about taking a flavorful trip around the world, celebrating the rich and diverse food cultures born from the Black diaspora. Each event is going to whisk you away to a different country, not just to taste their amazing dishes, but to really dig into the heart and soul – the history, the stories, and the cultural vibes behind every single bite. To snag your spot at this feast and make sure you don't miss out on the fun, we're just asking for a small **$20** deposit. Think of it as your golden ticket – it'll go straight towards your incredible meal on the day of the event. We can't wait to share this amazing journey with you! **Payment** Cash App DW: $DW3W1986 Venmo - @Dereeka-Turner **DO NOT RSVP UNLESS DEPOSIT HAS BEEN PAID.** If deposits are not submitted at time of rsvp, you will regrettably be moved to our waitlist, then to 'not going' until payment has been made. This policy helps us to effectively manage capacity and ensure that spaces are allocated to individuals who are fully committed to attending. Please note that deposits become non-refundable for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled event. -- About Black Everywhere® Black Everywhere is a global community bringing together Black professionals, creatives, couples and singles alike for brunches, mixers, hikes, wellness, and cultural outings. Whether you’re looking for connection, networking, or just fun, you’ll find it here.

Join us for an exciting day filled with Ghanaian culture at our fundraising event. Experience traditional music, dancing, food, and more as we come together to support Ghana's Next Generation. Let's celebrate and preserve our rich heritage while making a positive impact on the future generations. Don't miss out on a fun and meaningful day!

💃🏼🕺🏼Have you ever tried **Salsa**? How about ***Cuban*** **Salsa**? Now is your chance to learn this exciting & fun dance! On **Sunday, January 4th**, we are offering a Cuban-style Salsa **BEGINNER** introduction class! The class will start its curriculum from scratch, will be in a dance studio, & will be kept comfortably small to facilitate learning, so IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU HAVE NEVER DANCED! Also, having a partner is not required as we constantly rotate during the class. This format gives you the opportunity to practice your steps with various partners & prepares you for the social dance scene in a safe & pressure-free environment. The teachers, a male & female, teach progressive levels of Cuban Salsa Partner work, also known as **Casino** & **Rueda de Casino** \- an interactive group dance where there are constant partner exchanges with fun patterns executed in unison\! 🇨🇺The new session of Cuban Salsa begins on **Sunday, 1/4!** 🇨🇺 ▫️**Sundays** (January 4th - 25th): 🔹**5:00-6:00pm** \| **Absolute Beginner Cuban Salsa** - **Level 1** This class is for absolute beginners with little to no dance experience & will allow you to develop a strong foundation in Cuban Salsa in an extremely fun, stress-free atmosphere. In each 60-minute class of the four week series, students focus on developing dance fundamentals including rhythm, coordination, balance, & the specific technical aspects of Cuban Salsa, including basic steps & turn patterns, partnering technique, & the fundamental motions of Casino. Students will also learn social dancing etiquette, floorcraft, & partner safety in an extremely warm, relaxed, social & fun environment. 💲PRICE -For First Time members & their guests, **1st Class: ONLY $15, 50% OFF!!!** Normally $30 Drop-In! -Level 1 full month package of **4 classes: ONLY $75** \- Normally $100\. That's 4 classes for the price of 3\!\!\! -Payment in advance encouraged either via Credit Card: https://fuakata.square.site , Venmo: @Chris-Rogicki , Cash App: $FuakataSalsaNYC , or Zelle: Christopher.Rogicki@gmail.com **📍Location:** Adelante Studios 25 W31st Street New York, NY 10001 Between Broadway & 5th Avenue Floor 2 = Grand Ballroom Space/3,000 sq ft of Dance Floor 🗽 Herald Square/NoMad/Koreatown 🚇 **Nearby Subways:** 34th St Station on B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, & PATH trains All classes are taught by both a male, Chris/Ryan/Mark, & female, Nayelli/Svetlana/Nikki, so women can easily follow another woman while men are following a man at the same time! They have over 26 years of training, teaching, performing, & traveling to Cuba to collaborate with the very best in the Salsa world. Feel free to contact them if you have any questions: 📨 Chris: Chris@CubanSalsaNewYork.com / 📲 908.601.3415 For those with **previous experience** dancing Cuban Salsa, we also offer a **Level 1.5/Advanced Beginner class**, also on Sundays at 5:00pm, simultaneously as the absolute beginner class. See below: ▫️**Sundays** (January 4th - 25th) 🔹**5:00 - 6:00pm** \| **Advanced Beginner/Improver Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino - Level 1.5** This class is for advanced beginners that have completed our 4-week absolute beginner series & further extrapolates from key foundational motions in Cuban Salsa. In each 60-minute class of the four week series, students focus on improving & fine-tuning the core introductory elements of Casino: Exhíbela, Dile que No, Guapea, Enchufla-based patterns, closed & open position transitions, & compositional variations. Rueda de Casino, an interactive group dance involving rapid partner exchanges, will also be introduced with the goal of increasing & fortifying responsiveness in both lead & follow roles, along with spatial orientation & kinesthetic awareness. Upon completion, students will have all the necessary tools to transition to the intermediate level. 🚨 For our complete schedule & additional info, check out: 🔗 https://mailchi.mp/074abe23ff2a/cuban-salsa-new-session-begins-this-week-lets-dance We look forward to dancing with you! Con Cariño Casinero, Evelyn, Jenny, Nayelli, Nikki, Svetlana Javier, Mark, Ryan, Chris & the Fuákata Crew 🇨🇺 🎶 💃 💥 🕺 🎶 🇨🇺 💻 https://linktr.ee/fuakata 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/events/904315419436498/

💃🏼🕺🏼Have you ever tried **Salsa**? How about **CUBAN Salsa**? Now is your chance to learn this exciting & fun dance! On **Wednesday, January 7th**, we are offering a Cuban-style Salsa **BEGINNER** introduction class! The class will start its curriculum from scratch, will be in a dance studio, & will be kept comfortably small to facilitate learning, so *IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU HAVE NEVER DANCED*! Also, having a partner is not required as we constantly rotate during the class. This format gives you the opportunity to practice your steps with various partners & prepares you for the social dance scene in a safe & pressure-free environment. The teachers, a male & female, teach progressive levels of Cuban Salsa Partner work, also known as **Casino** & **Rueda de Casino** \- an interactive group dance where there are constant partner exchanges with fun patterns executed in unison\! 🇨🇺The new session of Cuban Salsa begins on **Wednesday, 1/7!** 🇨🇺 ▫️**Wednesdays** (January 7th - 28th): 🔹**7:00-8:00pm** \| **Absolute Beginner Cuban Salsa - Level 1** This class is for *absolute beginners* with little to no dance experience & will allow you to develop a strong foundation in Cuban Salsa in an extremely fun, stress-free atmosphere. In each 60-minute class of the four week series, students focus on developing dance fundamentals including rhythm, coordination, balance, & the specific technical aspects of Cuban Salsa, including basic steps & turn patterns, partnering technique, & the fundamental motions of Casino. Students will also learn social dancing etiquette, floorcraft, & partner safety in an extremely warm, relaxed, social & fun environment. 💲PRICE * For First Time members & their guests, **1st Class**: **ONLY $15, 50% OFF!!!** Normally $30 Drop-In! * Level 1 full month package of **4 classes**: **ONLY $75 -** Normally $100! *That's 4 classes for the price of 3!!!* -Payment in advance encouraged either via Credit Card: https://fuakata.square.site , Venmo: @Chris-Rogicki , Cash App: $FuakataSalsaNYC , or Zelle: Christopher.Rogicki@gmail.com **📍Location:** Adelante Studios 25 W31st Street New York, NY 10001 Between Broadway & 5th Avenue Floor 2 = Grand Ballroom Space/3,000 sq ft of Dance Floor 🗽 Herald Square/NoMad/Koreatown 🚇 **Nearby Subways:** 34th St Station on B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, & PATH trains All classes are taught by both a male (Mark, Nick, & Chris) & female (Arelys, Nikki, & Nayelli), so women can easily follow another woman while men are following a man at the same time! They have over 26 years of training, teaching, performing, & traveling to Cuba to collaborate with the very best in the Salsa world. Feel free to contact them if you have any questions: 📨 Chris: Chris@CubanSalsaNewYork.com / 📲 908.601.3415 For those with **previous experience** dancing Cuban Salsa, we also offer a **Level 1.5/Advanced Beginner class at 7:00pm** (the same time as Level 1/Absolute Beginner at 7:00pm & a **Level 2/Intermediate class at 8pm**. See below: ▫️**Wednesdays** (January 7th - 28th): 🔹**7:00 \- 8:00pm \| Advanced Beginner/Improver Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino \- Level 1\.5** This class is for *advanced beginner*s that have completed our 4-week absolute beginner series & further extrapolates from key foundational motions in Cuban Salsa. In each 60-minute class of the four week series, students focus on improving & fine-tuning the core introductory elements of Casino: Exhíbela, Dile que No, Guapea, Enchufla-based patterns, closed & open position transitions, & compositional variations. Rueda de Casino, an interactive group dance involving rapid partner exchanges, will also be introduced with the goal of increasing & fortifying responsiveness in both lead & follow roles, along with spatial orientation & kinesthetic awareness. Upon completion, students will have all the necessary tools to transition to the intermediate level. **🔹8:00 \- 9:00pm \| Intermediate Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino \- Level 2** This progressive class is geared for those that have danced Cuban Salsa before & allows you to further solidify, fine-tune, & expand upon the basics covered in both Levels 1 & 1.5. Here is your opportunity to refresh all of the beginning motions at a pace that is comfortable for you while continuing to cement a solid foundation in this exciting, interactive, & fun dance. Students will be able to execute moves at the intermediate level with specific attention to patterns involving both Vacílala & Paséala & their variations. Linear & lateral Guapea footwork patterns will also be introduced. This high-energy class focuses on combinations, leading & following technique, styling, body motion, & fun salsa suelta footwork. Lead better. Follow better. Dance better. We look forward to dancing with you! Con Cariño Casinero, Evelyn, Nayelli, Nikki, Svetlana Javier, Mark, Nick, Ryan, Chris & the Fuákata Crew 🇨🇺 🎶 💃 💥 🕺 🎶 🇨🇺 💻 https://linktr.ee/fuakata 🔗 facebook.com/events/904315419436498/

**Read all details to join!** PROXIMO EVENTO **[https://linktr.ee/nyc.connects.social](https://linktr.ee/nyc.connects.social)** Spanish-English Language Exchange with delicious coffee & pastries in Lower Manhattan. Join us Saturday morning for warm conversations, steaming lattes, and the sweet crunch of fresh-baked pastries at le Pain Quotidien. Create great connections with people from different parts of the world who are living in the Big Apple. You all will definitely love this event. 😌 * Judgement-free, zero pressure, and all levels of Spanish are welcome. All levels of ESL or English learners are welcome. * Sweet treats, sweeter people from different cultures. * Wonderful atmosphere with soft music, ideal for getting a clear and enjoyable conversation. * This is not a dating event, just a friendly, open, & chill meeting. * Introverts: Allow me to introduce the group. * Everyone who is social or makes connections is welcome. * Solo adventures are tired of scrolling through Saturday morning before another event. * newcomers from different parts of the world to plant roots in NYC;s community with born & raise New Yorkers. * \*\*Requirements:\*\* 🤓 * Please, buy a coffee or any cake in the menu—it could live up our conversation about different subjects. Come with the intention of meeting new people, perhaps discovering new stories and things in common that strengthen a beautiful friendship. * 😏 What if you do not speak a single word in Spanish/English?No worries come and enjoy the meeting, Practice your English (native Spanish speaker), & Practice your Spanish (native English Speaker or polyglot). 😎 * During the event, participants will change tables to meet other members of the group. **Donation: We kindly request a $8 donation in cash or via Zelle to continue hosting this type of event.** * **Keep in touch with the group via the WhatsApp group.** * Note: If you come just to chill and socialize, you're welcome. * A todos los nuevos llegados, hermanos Latinos e Hispanos que viven en la ciudad de New York, esta es una excelente oportunidad para conocer nuevas personas y además mejorar su inglés. A todos los New Yorkers: es excelente para perfeccionar su español. Si eres bilingüe, ven y conoce a nuevas personas en esta gran ciudad. * **Important: We usually are inside of the Le Pain Quotidien bakery at one of the tables. You must check any updated posts previously by the organizer.**

FESTA DE ZANGADA A Kizomba Family Reunion Saturday, February 21st El Nacho Cantina 746 Carlton St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 After years apart, the family reunites for a night of connection, music, and culture — honoring the roots and evolution of Kizomba & Semba. PRE-PARTY WORKSHOPS (2 HOURS) 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM 1h Kizomba with Steve Ciki 1h Urban Kiz with Drew Thomson PARTY 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM Kizomba / Semba /Tarraxa / Ghetto Zouk / Urban Kiz / Caribbean (Zouk / Kompa) Your DJ's line up : DJ Bonny from the Untouchable DJ crew DJ Jair aka Carlos Cardoso DJ Leo aka Gilbert Camana DJ Amodias aka David Campos