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Welcome 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 dance and percussion classes, performances and live music call +64-21-621-245 or email us. |
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GIG, FIESTAS & CLASSES UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 2022 - Read on to find out more about what we have coming up in September and beyond gig, fiesta and class-wise.
GIG & FIESTA GUIDE:
- Fri 2 Sep Son de Cuba & Cuban Nights returns to El Barrio
- Sat 3 Sep Son de Cuba returns to Napier
- Sat 10 Sep Son de Cuba plays We Are Fiesta's 10th Birthday
- Sun 11 Sep CFSC @ El Barrio - Special PUPY Edition*
- Sat 17 Sep Son de Cuba returns to Havana (Bar)
- Sun 9 Oct CUBAN☆FUSION's 17th Big Birthday Bash
You can check out our event line-up beyond September, which we've mapped out our on website Calendar and Facebook Event Tab ALL the way till the end of March 2023, by hitting the links.
*On behalf of El Barrio we would like to apologise for the unplanned and uncommunicated closure of the venue on the day of our second CFSC last month, and for any inconvenience or disappointment caused. A very BIG special apology to DJ Mi Vida, Nina and Niki B who were running the event in our absence.
NB: The September Edition of the CFSC will be dedicated to the memory of Rafael's idol Cesar PUPY Pedroso, who sadly passed in Cuba on 17 July - the day we flew out of NZ - so not been able to plan or do anything commerate that till now/then.
CLASSES:
Registrations are now open for the next 4-week cycle of classes, which start week of SUNDAY (yes, SUNDAY) 11 September.
REMINDER: Online registration and pre-payment in full is required for ALL classes, ALL levels, ALL locations! Hit the links below to find out more about each class, including how to register or just hit this LINK if you already know the deal. Gracias.
- NEW Sunday Afternoon Cuban Salsa Classes for Beginners with Rafael & Rosina (El Barrio)
- Tuesday Cuban Salsa Classes for Beginners, Improvers and Intermediate/Advanced with Rafael & Nina (Cuba Street)
- Wednesday Ladies' Styling Classes with Niki B. (Cuba Street)
- Thursday Cuban Salsa Classes for Beginners and Improvers with Rogelio (Raumati)
We look forward to seeing you somewhere - at a gig, fiesta or class - sometime very soon!
Rosina, absent as I am, on behalf of Team CUBAN☆FUSION - Rafael, Nina, Rogelio & Niki B.
GIG & FIESTA GUIDE:
- Fri 2 Sep Son de Cuba & Cuban Nights returns to El Barrio
- Sat 3 Sep Son de Cuba returns to Napier
- Sat 10 Sep Son de Cuba plays We Are Fiesta's 10th Birthday
- Sun 11 Sep CFSC @ El Barrio - Special PUPY Edition*
- Sat 17 Sep Son de Cuba returns to Havana (Bar)
- Sun 9 Oct CUBAN☆FUSION's 17th Big Birthday Bash
You can check out our event line-up beyond September, which we've mapped out our on website Calendar and Facebook Event Tab ALL the way till the end of March 2023, by hitting the links.
*On behalf of El Barrio we would like to apologise for the unplanned and uncommunicated closure of the venue on the day of our second CFSC last month, and for any inconvenience or disappointment caused. A very BIG special apology to DJ Mi Vida, Nina and Niki B who were running the event in our absence.
NB: The September Edition of the CFSC will be dedicated to the memory of Rafael's idol Cesar PUPY Pedroso, who sadly passed in Cuba on 17 July - the day we flew out of NZ - so not been able to plan or do anything commerate that till now/then.
CLASSES:
Registrations are now open for the next 4-week cycle of classes, which start week of SUNDAY (yes, SUNDAY) 11 September.
REMINDER: Online registration and pre-payment in full is required for ALL classes, ALL levels, ALL locations! Hit the links below to find out more about each class, including how to register or just hit this LINK if you already know the deal. Gracias.
- NEW Sunday Afternoon Cuban Salsa Classes for Beginners with Rafael & Rosina (El Barrio)
- Tuesday Cuban Salsa Classes for Beginners, Improvers and Intermediate/Advanced with Rafael & Nina (Cuba Street)
- Wednesday Ladies' Styling Classes with Niki B. (Cuba Street)
- Thursday Cuban Salsa Classes for Beginners and Improvers with Rogelio (Raumati)
We look forward to seeing you somewhere - at a gig, fiesta or class - sometime very soon!
Rosina, absent as I am, on behalf of Team CUBAN☆FUSION - Rafael, Nina, Rogelio & Niki B.