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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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EWSFLASH: 1/10/24 - 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!
The LAST of the LAST for 2024 and The First of the First for 2025 as at 26 November 2024
Here we go.. short and sweet.. and to the (bullet) point.. Hit the links for full details, including how to register or RSVP, whatever's relevant.
The LAST of the LAST for 2024
LAST Classes
☆ LAST series of classes with Rafael for Beginners & Beyond in our NEW CBD studio on Dixon Street, including his NEW Rueda (de Casino) Basics NOT for Beginners class, has two classes left including tonight, with the End of Year Social session being next Tuesday (3 December). Please bring a plate and something to drink to share.
☆ LAST series of classes with Rogelio for Beginners & Improver started on Thursday 14 November on The Kapiti Coast (Raumati), so also has two weeks left, with the End of Year Social being on the Thursday 12 December.
LAST Gigs
☆ LAST CUBAN NIGHT feat. Son de Cuba Sexteto ($10 from 10pm) is on this Saturday (30 November) at El
Barrio.
☆ LAST Son de Cuba Gig ($KOHA from 9.30pm) anywhere is on Friday 6 December at Rogue & Vagabond.
☆ LAST gig of the year.. on the last night of the year.. for Rafael at least.. will be with Culture Embassy in the Wairarapa.. somewhere. Check their Facebook Page for details closer to the time.
The FIRST of the FIRST for 2025
FIRST Classes
☆ FIRST 4-week cycle of classes with Rogelio for Beginners & Improvers on the Kapiti Coast (Raumati) starts Thursday 16 of January
☆ FIRST 4-week cycle of classes with Rafael for Beginners & Beyond in our NEW CBD studio on Dixon Street, including his NEW Rueda (de Casino) Basics NOT for Beginners class start Tuesday 11 February.. yes, February, after an extended Latino Long Waitangi "weekend". We are taking a REAL break this year. Well, Rosina is.
FIRST Events
☆ CUBAN☆FUSION's Salsa @ Sunset 17th Summer Series in Cuba (Mall) every Thursday in February ($KOHA), starting the second Thursday of February... due to - you guessed it - Waitangi Day being on the first Thursday of February and Rafael and Rosina making an extended Latino Long Weekend out of it.
SUMMER PRIVATES
During our extended 2-month break from regular classes over summer Rafael will be available for private lessons (1-or-2-on-1s) as well as small groups, hens' parties, wedding choreographies and work socials/team building exercises. Email Rosina to find out more.
GIFT VOUCHERS FOR CHRISTMAS
A quick reminder that we do personalised gift vouchers for both group classes and private lessons. Again, Rosina to find out more.
CORPORATE DEALS
Also here's a quick reminder about our Corporate Deals. So many options:
☆ get a group of four or more from work (or from anywhere to be honest) together, sign up for one of our regular group classes in the CBD an d get 25% off the regular price;
☆ invite us into work to do a one-off "fun" class (think Team Building, think Christmas Party) or a 4-week cycle or whatever will work for you;
☆ register your organisation for our Corporate Promotion and get an extra discount on our regular classes.
PS: FOR INDIVIDUALS - A number of organisations offer Wellbeing Incentives to get their staff "moving". Check with your HR/P&C Team. We are happy to provide invoices/receipts to allow you to make a reimbursement request. Again, email Rosina to find out more.
FOR THOSE WITH A 2026 DANCE DIARY ALREADY
☆ CUBAN☆FUSION's Salsa @ Sunset 18th Summer Series in Cuba (Mall) every Thursday in February ($KOHA)
☆ CUBAN☆FUSION's trip(s) to CUBA in 2026 - Carnival with CUBAN☆FUSION 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!
The LAST of the LAST for 2024 and The First of the First for 2025 as at 26 November 2024
Here we go.. short and sweet.. and to the (bullet) point.. Hit the links for full details, including how to register or RSVP, whatever's relevant.
The LAST of the LAST for 2024
LAST Classes
☆ LAST series of classes with Rafael for Beginners & Beyond in our NEW CBD studio on Dixon Street, including his NEW Rueda (de Casino) Basics NOT for Beginners class, has two classes left including tonight, with the End of Year Social session being next Tuesday (3 December). Please bring a plate and something to drink to share.
☆ LAST series of classes with Rogelio for Beginners & Improver started on Thursday 14 November on The Kapiti Coast (Raumati), so also has two weeks left, with the End of Year Social being on the Thursday 12 December.
LAST Gigs
☆ LAST CUBAN NIGHT feat. Son de Cuba Sexteto ($10 from 10pm) is on this Saturday (30 November) at El
Barrio.
☆ LAST Son de Cuba Gig ($KOHA from 9.30pm) anywhere is on Friday 6 December at Rogue & Vagabond.
☆ LAST gig of the year.. on the last night of the year.. for Rafael at least.. will be with Culture Embassy in the Wairarapa.. somewhere. Check their Facebook Page for details closer to the time.
The FIRST of the FIRST for 2025
FIRST Classes
☆ FIRST 4-week cycle of classes with Rogelio for Beginners & Improvers on the Kapiti Coast (Raumati) starts Thursday 16 of January
☆ FIRST 4-week cycle of classes with Rafael for Beginners & Beyond in our NEW CBD studio on Dixon Street, including his NEW Rueda (de Casino) Basics NOT for Beginners class start Tuesday 11 February.. yes, February, after an extended Latino Long Waitangi "weekend". We are taking a REAL break this year. Well, Rosina is.
FIRST Events
☆ CUBAN☆FUSION's Salsa @ Sunset 17th Summer Series in Cuba (Mall) every Thursday in February ($KOHA), starting the second Thursday of February... due to - you guessed it - Waitangi Day being on the first Thursday of February and Rafael and Rosina making an extended Latino Long Weekend out of it.
SUMMER PRIVATES
During our extended 2-month break from regular classes over summer Rafael will be available for private lessons (1-or-2-on-1s) as well as small groups, hens' parties, wedding choreographies and work socials/team building exercises. Email Rosina to find out more.
GIFT VOUCHERS FOR CHRISTMAS
A quick reminder that we do personalised gift vouchers for both group classes and private lessons. Again, Rosina to find out more.
CORPORATE DEALS
Also here's a quick reminder about our Corporate Deals. So many options:
☆ get a group of four or more from work (or from anywhere to be honest) together, sign up for one of our regular group classes in the CBD an d get 25% off the regular price;
☆ invite us into work to do a one-off "fun" class (think Team Building, think Christmas Party) or a 4-week cycle or whatever will work for you;
☆ register your organisation for our Corporate Promotion and get an extra discount on our regular classes.
PS: FOR INDIVIDUALS - A number of organisations offer Wellbeing Incentives to get their staff "moving". Check with your HR/P&C Team. We are happy to provide invoices/receipts to allow you to make a reimbursement request. Again, email Rosina to find out more.
FOR THOSE WITH A 2026 DANCE DIARY ALREADY
☆ CUBAN☆FUSION's Salsa @ Sunset 18th Summer Series in Cuba (Mall) every Thursday in February ($KOHA)
☆ CUBAN☆FUSION's trip(s) to CUBA in 2026 - Carnival with CUBAN☆FUSION 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