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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. |
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NEWSFLASH: 8/11/24 - WE HAVE MOVED & SWAPPED CLASS TIMES AROUND.. AGAIN!
Yes, we have moved studios again.. hopefully for the last time in a long time and reverted to our old class timetable as follows:
☆ 6pm - Beginners
☆ 7pm - Improvers
☆ 8pm - Intermediate/Advanced
☆ 9pm - Social dancing (El Barrio)
Where you can find us:
☆ FOOTNOTE STUDIOS (ex Full Swing Studios)
☆ First Floor, 60 Dixon Street
☆ Near the Rainbow Crossing
☆ Corner Dixon & Cuba
☆ Opposite Barkers/Te Auaha
☆ On right at top of the stairs
☆ Next to Everyone Eats* aka LTD
*We highly recommend you check out this social venture / pay-as-you-feel community restaurant for many reasons, including an affordable pre/post class 3-course meal. See for everybodyeats.nz details.
Feel free to drop in and say Hola and check out our new home on Tuesdays between 6pm-9pm if you passing.
NB: the new studio has a strict and monitored "locked door" policy and also has CCTV surveillance for (y)our safety.
PLEASE ring the door bell if Rosina not outside letting people in and PLEASE lock the door after you as you leave. Refer to instructions on the door. Gracias!
Hit the link to find out more and to register NOW!
FRIDAY = FREE CLASS & PARTY @ EL BARRIO
Another month, another Cuban Friday Night at El Barrio is on TONIGHT (8 Nov). The night kicks off at 8pm, with the fun-follow-me introductory class at 8 and then DJ Timba Cuban takes over till 11pm, followed DJ COCO who will take you through the early/late hours with his Latino Mix. Hit this link for full details including how to register for the class. Arrive before 10pm and get in FREE!
LAST CBD CUBAN SALSA CLASSES FOR 2024
Where has the year gone. There are just 1 4-week cycle left this year, starting Tuesday 12 Nov 24. Register now to secure your spot.
NB: Pre-registration and payment upfront required for ALL levels. This makes checking in quicker and easier, especially on the first night. Hit the link to find out more and to register NOW!
NEW CORPORATE DEALS for CBD: Well, I say NEW, but they have been around f or years, but not mentioned for years! So many options:
☆ get a group of four or more from work (or from anywhere to be honest) together, sign up for one of our regular group classes in the CBD and get 25% off the regular price;
☆ invite us into work to do a one-off "fun" class (think Team Building, think Christmas Party) or a 4-week cycle or whatever will work for you;
☆ register your organisation for our Corporate Promotion and get an extra discount on our regular classes.
PS: FOR INDIVIDUALS - A number of organisations offer Wellbeing Incentives to get their staff "moving". Check with your HR/P&C Team. We are happy to provide invoices/receipts to allow you to make a reimbursement request.
Contact Rosina to find out more now!
OTHER CLASSES:
☆Can't make our regular classes or want to fast track your progress? Rafael is now available for private lessons (1-or-2-on-1s) as well as small groups, hens' parties, wedding choreographies and work socials/team building exercises. Email Rosina to find out more.
☆ Rogelio's Kapiti Coast latest 4-week cycle started Thursday 17 October. Contact Rogelio direct via the link to re plans going forward.
GIFT VOUCHERS FOR CHRISTMAS: A quick reminder that we do personalised gift vouchers for both regular and private lessons. Email Rosina to find out more.
ALSO COMING UP:
☆ C-26 LAST gif for 2024@ El Barrio - Sat 16 Nov;
☆ CUBAN Salsa Tumbao Festival @ Auckland - 23 & 24 Nov;
☆ LAST CUBAN NIGHT for 2024 feat. Son de Cuba ($10) @ El Barrio - Fri 30 Nov;
☆ Son de Cuba's LAST GIG of 2024 (KOHA) @ R&V - Fri 6 Dec;
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/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
Yes, we have moved studios again.. hopefully for the last time in a long time and reverted to our old class timetable as follows:
☆ 6pm - Beginners
☆ 7pm - Improvers
☆ 8pm - Intermediate/Advanced
☆ 9pm - Social dancing (El Barrio)
Where you can find us:
☆ FOOTNOTE STUDIOS (ex Full Swing Studios)
☆ First Floor, 60 Dixon Street
☆ Near the Rainbow Crossing
☆ Corner Dixon & Cuba
☆ Opposite Barkers/Te Auaha
☆ On right at top of the stairs
☆ Next to Everyone Eats* aka LTD
*We highly recommend you check out this social venture / pay-as-you-feel community restaurant for many reasons, including an affordable pre/post class 3-course meal. See for everybodyeats.nz details.
Feel free to drop in and say Hola and check out our new home on Tuesdays between 6pm-9pm if you passing.
NB: the new studio has a strict and monitored "locked door" policy and also has CCTV surveillance for (y)our safety.
PLEASE ring the door bell if Rosina not outside letting people in and PLEASE lock the door after you as you leave. Refer to instructions on the door. Gracias!
Hit the link to find out more and to register NOW!
FRIDAY = FREE CLASS & PARTY @ EL BARRIO
Another month, another Cuban Friday Night at El Barrio is on TONIGHT (8 Nov). The night kicks off at 8pm, with the fun-follow-me introductory class at 8 and then DJ Timba Cuban takes over till 11pm, followed DJ COCO who will take you through the early/late hours with his Latino Mix. Hit this link for full details including how to register for the class. Arrive before 10pm and get in FREE!
LAST CBD CUBAN SALSA CLASSES FOR 2024
Where has the year gone. There are just 1 4-week cycle left this year, starting Tuesday 12 Nov 24. Register now to secure your spot.
NB: Pre-registration and payment upfront required for ALL levels. This makes checking in quicker and easier, especially on the first night. Hit the link to find out more and to register NOW!
NEW CORPORATE DEALS for CBD: Well, I say NEW, but they have been around f or years, but not mentioned for years! So many options:
☆ get a group of four or more from work (or from anywhere to be honest) together, sign up for one of our regular group classes in the CBD and get 25% off the regular price;
☆ invite us into work to do a one-off "fun" class (think Team Building, think Christmas Party) or a 4-week cycle or whatever will work for you;
☆ register your organisation for our Corporate Promotion and get an extra discount on our regular classes.
PS: FOR INDIVIDUALS - A number of organisations offer Wellbeing Incentives to get their staff "moving". Check with your HR/P&C Team. We are happy to provide invoices/receipts to allow you to make a reimbursement request.
Contact Rosina to find out more now!
OTHER CLASSES:
☆Can't make our regular classes or want to fast track your progress? Rafael is now available for private lessons (1-or-2-on-1s) as well as small groups, hens' parties, wedding choreographies and work socials/team building exercises. Email Rosina to find out more.
☆ Rogelio's Kapiti Coast latest 4-week cycle started Thursday 17 October. Contact Rogelio direct via the link to re plans going forward.
GIFT VOUCHERS FOR CHRISTMAS: A quick reminder that we do personalised gift vouchers for both regular and private lessons. Email Rosina to find out more.
ALSO COMING UP:
☆ C-26 LAST gif for 2024@ El Barrio - Sat 16 Nov;
☆ CUBAN Salsa Tumbao Festival @ Auckland - 23 & 24 Nov;
☆ LAST CUBAN NIGHT for 2024 feat. Son de Cuba ($10) @ El Barrio - Fri 30 Nov;
☆ Son de Cuba's LAST GIG of 2024 (KOHA) @ R&V - Fri 6 Dec;
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/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