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Bienvenid@s to CUBAN☆FUSION, Wellington's Cuban Salsa Specialist and New Zealand's leading Cuban dance and music company.
From Rumba to Reggaetón, Cuban dancer and choreographer Rafael Ferrer Noel performs and teaches a range of Afro-Cuban dance styles including Rumba, Son, Mambo, Cha Cha Chá, Cuban Salsa/Casino and Reggaetón, as well as Afro-Cuban Contemporary dance. Rafael also sings and plays percussion in a number of Wellington-based bands including his very own Afro-Cuban eight and five piece jazz bands MafereFUN Yemayá and AfroKan, as well the Cuban Duo Madera Fina and the Son de Cuba Quartet.
For more information about group or private dance and percussion classes, performances, private or corporate events, or to book a band or Latin DJ call or email us now.
From Rumba to Reggaetón, Cuban dancer and choreographer Rafael Ferrer Noel performs and teaches a range of Afro-Cuban dance styles including Rumba, Son, Mambo, Cha Cha Chá, Cuban Salsa/Casino and Reggaetón, as well as Afro-Cuban Contemporary dance. Rafael also sings and plays percussion in a number of Wellington-based bands including his very own Afro-Cuban eight and five piece jazz bands MafereFUN Yemayá and AfroKan, as well the Cuban Duo Madera Fina and the Son de Cuba Quartet.
For more information about group or private dance and percussion classes, performances, private or corporate events, or to book a band or Latin DJ call or email us now.
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CUBAN EVERYTHING as @ 27 May 2024 - We've got a great BIG 10-day week ahead of us:
☆ a NEW 4-week cycle of Rafael's CBD classes for Beginners and Beyond starts tomorrow (Tuesday);
☆ Rafael's NEW "Optional Koha" Daytime Dance/Fitness class in Island Bay is on Wednesday;
☆ The NZ Salsa Congress kicks off Friday and runs through to Monday;
☆ and the next 4-week cycle of Rogelio's Kapiti classes starts next Thursday.
ACT NOW - REGISTER NOW
What is this thing called Congress you may ask? Celebrating it's 17th year this year, The New Zealand Salsa Congress is The Latin Dance Event of the Year and it's held right here in Wellington every Monarch's Birthday Weekend:
☆ 3 nights of parties;
☆ 2 days of workshops;
☆ 2 days of bootcamps;
☆ 2 lunchtimes of free fun entertainment Saturday and Sunday;
☆ 1 big show showcasing the talents of International Artists and NZ performance teams
☆ followed by this year's "Frilly" themed Grand Salsa Ball
☆ plus the NEW unofficial Post-Congress Cool-Down & Cuddle KSB Party Monday night
.. and all it kicks off with the Warm-Up & Welcome Party at The Grand Friday night. NEW this year, 3 (not 1) dancefloors - Salsa/Bachata, Zouk and Kizomba! NB: Entry ($30) not included in the Congress Pass.
Also NEW this year, 4 (not 3) dancefloors Saturday and Sunday night - Salsa/Bachata, Zouk, Kizomba, and the NEW Latin Club Room for Caribbean Rhythms, with Rafael inaugurating the room straight after the showcase Saturday night.
But wait there is more.. I am also holding my annualish Fashion Brazil Dance & Activewear Pop-Up Shop in the Te Whaea Foyer Saturday and Sunday (10am to 5pm), with a colourful, fun and limited selection of bodysuits and top/tights sets handpicked just for Congress. NB: No congress pass required to get in.
For more about Congress, the schedule and the artists, and how to purchase full passes, day passes, party passes, bootcamps and individual workshops visit their website.
NB: Online purchases close midday Wednesday 29 May. Passes etc go up after that and can only be purchased at the door on Saturday and Sunday.
ALSO COMING UP CUBAN:www.facebook.com/cubanfusion/events
☆ CUBAN Development Weekend Workshops to follow Congress (details TBC - watch this space);
☆ CUBAN Afrekete Island Edition @ Magnetic Island 7-9 June;
☆ C-26 Salsa Band is playing @ El Barrio Friday 14 June;
☆ CUBAN Night, including FREE fun follow-me introductory Salsa lessons @ El Barrio Friday 28 June;
☆ CUBAN☆FUSION's 19th Big Birthday Celebrations Friday 11 October;
☆ CUBAN Rueda de Casino Championship's 10th Anniversary Edition @ Sydney 11-13 October;
☆ CUBAN☆FUSION's Breast Cancer Fundraiser Street Party @ CubaCalendar Mall Friday 1 November;
☆ CUBAN Salsa Tumbao Festival @ Auckland Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November;
and last, but not least..
☆ CUBAN☆FUSION's trip(s) to CUBA in 2026 - Carnival with CF in Cuba for 3 months - June to August 2026!
Hit ALL the links above to find out more about everything, including how to register/RSVP for classes, congress and events.
Alternatively, check out our website's Class & Event Calendar or Facebook Page Event Tab for details and updates as they come to hand.
A bailar, a gozar, a l@ cuban@!
Rosina on behalf of Team CUBAN☆FUSION
Wellington's Cuban Salsa Specialists & NZ's leading Cuban Dance & Music Company
☆ a NEW 4-week cycle of Rafael's CBD classes for Beginners and Beyond starts tomorrow (Tuesday);
☆ Rafael's NEW "Optional Koha" Daytime Dance/Fitness class in Island Bay is on Wednesday;
☆ The NZ Salsa Congress kicks off Friday and runs through to Monday;
☆ and the next 4-week cycle of Rogelio's Kapiti classes starts next Thursday.
ACT NOW - REGISTER NOW
What is this thing called Congress you may ask? Celebrating it's 17th year this year, The New Zealand Salsa Congress is The Latin Dance Event of the Year and it's held right here in Wellington every Monarch's Birthday Weekend:
☆ 3 nights of parties;
☆ 2 days of workshops;
☆ 2 days of bootcamps;
☆ 2 lunchtimes of free fun entertainment Saturday and Sunday;
☆ 1 big show showcasing the talents of International Artists and NZ performance teams
☆ followed by this year's "Frilly" themed Grand Salsa Ball
☆ plus the NEW unofficial Post-Congress Cool-Down & Cuddle KSB Party Monday night
.. and all it kicks off with the Warm-Up & Welcome Party at The Grand Friday night. NEW this year, 3 (not 1) dancefloors - Salsa/Bachata, Zouk and Kizomba! NB: Entry ($30) not included in the Congress Pass.
Also NEW this year, 4 (not 3) dancefloors Saturday and Sunday night - Salsa/Bachata, Zouk, Kizomba, and the NEW Latin Club Room for Caribbean Rhythms, with Rafael inaugurating the room straight after the showcase Saturday night.
But wait there is more.. I am also holding my annualish Fashion Brazil Dance & Activewear Pop-Up Shop in the Te Whaea Foyer Saturday and Sunday (10am to 5pm), with a colourful, fun and limited selection of bodysuits and top/tights sets handpicked just for Congress. NB: No congress pass required to get in.
For more about Congress, the schedule and the artists, and how to purchase full passes, day passes, party passes, bootcamps and individual workshops visit their website.
NB: Online purchases close midday Wednesday 29 May. Passes etc go up after that and can only be purchased at the door on Saturday and Sunday.
ALSO COMING UP CUBAN:www.facebook.com/cubanfusion/events
☆ CUBAN Development Weekend Workshops to follow Congress (details TBC - watch this space);
☆ CUBAN Afrekete Island Edition @ Magnetic Island 7-9 June;
☆ C-26 Salsa Band is playing @ El Barrio Friday 14 June;
☆ CUBAN Night, including FREE fun follow-me introductory Salsa lessons @ El Barrio Friday 28 June;
☆ CUBAN☆FUSION's 19th Big Birthday Celebrations Friday 11 October;
☆ CUBAN Rueda de Casino Championship's 10th Anniversary Edition @ Sydney 11-13 October;
☆ CUBAN☆FUSION's Breast Cancer Fundraiser Street Party @ CubaCalendar Mall Friday 1 November;
☆ CUBAN Salsa Tumbao Festival @ Auckland Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November;
and last, but not least..
☆ CUBAN☆FUSION's trip(s) to CUBA in 2026 - Carnival with CF in Cuba for 3 months - June to August 2026!
Hit ALL the links above to find out more about everything, including how to register/RSVP for classes, congress and events.
Alternatively, check out our website's Class & Event Calendar or Facebook Page Event Tab for details and updates as they come to hand.
A bailar, a gozar, a l@ cuban@!
Rosina on behalf of Team CUBAN☆FUSION
Wellington's Cuban Salsa Specialists & NZ's leading Cuban Dance & Music Company