👣 Join us for weekly Afro-Cuban Traditional and Folkloric Dance with Live Music! Connect to the rich traditions of Afro-Cuban and Caribbean rhythm. Move your body with passion and flow. Learn from Adolfo Castillo and Lisbet Lopez, accomplished professional dancers and carriers of Afro-Cuban culture from Guantánamo Cuba. Get ready to move, play, and challenge yourself!

WHAT TO EXPECT 🔸 Learning of invigorating and inspiring dances that tell a story 🔸 New dance modalities introduced monthly, with review of previous dances in warm-up and new cycles 🔸 Connection between rhythm and movement with live percussion 🔸 Improvement in dance technique applicable to any movement art genre 🔸 Enhanced mental and physical fitness 🔸 A warm and welcoming community

ALL WELCOME Class is for all levels of dancers, and all ages and backgrounds. No experience necessary. Bring a water bottle and towel (if necessary).

REGISTER: https://forms.gle/nUiZJAJsmeGPsx4M7 Weekly class registration minimum is 6. All participants are added to our WhatsApp group for group communication.

COST $15 per class if paid monthly (e.g. $60 for 4 weeks), or $20 drop-in. Sliding scale, PWYC (Pay What You Can), and punch card discounts are available. We will not turn anyone away for lack of funds.

FIRST TIME STUDENTS ✏️ Register and pay in advance by Venmo (@Salsa-Ithaca) or CashApp ($SalsaIthaca). To pay by cash, check, or other means, please check the appropriate box in the registration form and we will contact you. Registration for class is an expectation of payment. For questions and arrangements, please contact us by text or WhatsApp at 607-375-7090, or send email to [email protected]. We look forward to having you!

SEE YOU TUESDAYS at TREEHOUSE 🌴

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