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 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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UPDATE: 25/08/23: NEW KARORI Cuban Salsa Classes for BEGINNERS.
Sadly, we still haven't found a suitable replacement studio in central Wellington. While we continue to look Rafael in the meantime has started up Beginners Cuban Salsa Classes on Saturday afternoons in Karori with the next 4-week cycle starts Saturday 26 August. This class is ideal for beginners and improvers looking for a refresh. Hit the link to find out more including how to register.
As for Rogelio and Niki.. they have both been on a break over winter, but will be restarting their respective Kapiti Coast Salsa and Ladies Styling classes soon. Hit the links to register your interest now.
If these levels/locations/days/times/dance styles don't suit, maybe private lessons with one of the team might. Email us to find out more.
As for gigs.. there's always Son de Cuba's regular monthly Cuban Night at El Barrio on the first Friday of the month (i.e tonight) as well as their regularish sessions at Rogue & Vagabond and Havana Bar (dates vary), in addition to various other gigs Rafael involved in.
As for festivals.. Rafael will be participating in the following over the coming months:
For full and up-to-date details on classes, gigs and festivals check out our website calendar or Facebook event tab.
Sadly, we still haven't found a suitable replacement studio in central Wellington. While we continue to look Rafael in the meantime has started up Beginners Cuban Salsa Classes on Saturday afternoons in Karori with the next 4-week cycle starts Saturday 26 August. This class is ideal for beginners and improvers looking for a refresh. Hit the link to find out more including how to register.
As for Rogelio and Niki.. they have both been on a break over winter, but will be restarting their respective Kapiti Coast Salsa and Ladies Styling classes soon. Hit the links to register your interest now.
If these levels/locations/days/times/dance styles don't suit, maybe private lessons with one of the team might. Email us to find out more.
As for gigs.. there's always Son de Cuba's regular monthly Cuban Night at El Barrio on the first Friday of the month (i.e tonight) as well as their regularish sessions at Rogue & Vagabond and Havana Bar (dates vary), in addition to various other gigs Rafael involved in.
As for festivals.. Rafael will be participating in the following over the coming months:
- Bay Salsa Festival – Tauranga – Labour Weekend 20/23 Oct
- Wellington Jazz Festival – Afro-Cuban/Brazilian Gig @ Meow – 26 Oct
- Salsa Tumbao Festival – Auckland – 25/26 Nov
For full and up-to-date details on classes, gigs and festivals check out our website calendar or Facebook event tab.