UV Casineros 2 year anniversary - Cuban dance workshops & party

Come celebrate 2 years of UV Casineros with us on Saturday, September 27th! We are excited to have Diana Ruiz from Despelote Boston in town! She will teach four Cuban dance workshops. Maylena from UV Salsa will also teach a beginner Afro-Cuban dance class at the party! • 1:00-2:00 pm – intro to son workshop* • 2:10-3:10 pm – casino workshop* (including musicality) • 3:20-4:20 pm – rueda de casino workshop* (including structures or dynamic transitions) • 4:30-5:00 pm – switch class^ (switching between lead and follow roles in casino/rueda de casino) • *Recommended that you know paso básico/guapea, enchufa, dile que no, exhibe, adentro y afuera, and exhibe; ^switch class participants should know these as lead and follow • Cost: $20/1 workshop; $35/2 workshops; $45/3 workshops; $5/switch class • 5:00-7:00 pm dinner (we’ll try to make a reservation at Little Havana in Hanover – let us know if you’re interested!) • 7:00-10:00 pm – Cuban dance party, including beginner Afro-Cuban dance class with Maylena (UV Salsa), snacks provided; cost: $10 Pre-register online at uvcasineros.square.site or pay with cash, Venmo, card, or check in person (please arrive 5 min early) Location (workshops and party): St. Barnabas Church, 262 Main St, Norwich, VT (rear parish hall) No partner needed. Please bring clean shoes and water. Diana Ruiz is a Mexican-born dancer, instructor, and choreographer whose love for Cuban music and dance began in Boston, MA, in 2013. She has spent over a decade learning and teaching Casino, Son, and Rueda de Casino. Her classes are full of energy, laughter, and clever combinations. She loves turning beginners into confident movers and helping seasoned dancers take their skills to the next level. Don’t miss your chance to dance, laugh, and learn with Diana at her workshops here in the Upper Valley! For questions, email us at uvcasineros@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @uvcasineros