Tag: timba
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Ruedx: Cincinnati 2023 Review

We kept our travel closer to home this time, and went to the Queen City. There are not a lot of opportunities to delve into Rueda modalities and structures for us, and we got PLENTY of it. A lot of things we’ve only seen in video, so it was fun to do them for the…
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Cuba in Tunisia 2023 Review

Leave it to the 2 of us to travel all the way to Tunisia to dance. With over 1000 participants representing 28 countries, we were in Casinero heaven. This was the 6th year for Cuba in Tunisia, and it is clear why they’re already working on year 7. Wow, it didn’t disappoint. Here we recap…
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How We Approach Workshops

As we traveled to Cuba in Tunisia and decided which workshops we are going to take, we started discussing our goals entering a workshop. What exactly is attainable in 60 mins? What do we want from those 60 mins? In today’s post we explore our approach to workshops.
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Our Cuba in Tunisia Playlist

Both of us are headed off to Cuba in Tunisia. We are beyond excited for 8 days of Casino and Timba. Not to mention, concerts for Maykel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor AND Alain Pérez. So, we figured we would share a playlist to help you feel like you are with us. Be sure to…
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Dancing in Brooklyn: Industry City

We are always looking for where to dance when we travel. This past weekend we had the chance to dance in Brooklyn for a night, and wanted to share our experience at Industry City. In today’s post we provide an overview of the event alongside our opinions on the music, dance, and vibes.
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Cuban Weekender in Nashville 2023 Review

We went to Nashville, TN this weekend for their Cuban Weekender! hosted by Nashville Rueda. We had a blast seeing a lot of friends from around the country, and participating in workshops with friends. In today’s blog post we discuss what the event was, what we partook in, and our overall experience/takeaways. Be sure to…
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Shall We Dance (Socially)?

All of us find dance in our own way whether it’s through: a legacy, a groupon, a Latin Night, or a class. At some point or another each of us becomes aware of what a social is. But, the real question, is it important to dance socially? It really depends who you ask, we are…
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Casineros Timba Fest 2023 Review

We went to Atlanta, GA this weekend for Casineros Timba Fest. It was a jam packed weekend, and we truly felt like we were there for more than 36 hours. In today’s blog post we discuss what the event was, what we partook in, and our overall experience/takeaways. Be sure to check out our clip…
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Our International Dance Day Playlist

Happy International Dance Day! We are spending ours dancing at Casineros Timba Fest Atlanta. While we enjoy our weekender, we will be jamming on the plane and getting ready to dance with our fellow casineros.
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Live Music: To Dance or Not to Dance?

There’s a certain magic to a live band playing. Whether it is a outdoor concert or standing room, all of us have gone to an event with a live band. A lot of festivals bring Cuban bands to perform, which can make for a super special night. Today’s post considers the pros and cons of…