DANCE YOUR WAY THROUGH CUBA
Explore the countries rich combination of European and African culture. Vaya will design your personal Dance and Music Adventure. Here are some ideas for you:
Private Dance Classes every morning.
Learn at your own level with experienced teachers that will come to your Casa to teach you the various styles of Cuban dance.
Every evening at a club or performance.
All genres of Cuban music are available in Havana. Take in a show at the Tropicana, visit Casa de la Música for Cuban Salsa or drift away in a cool Havana Jazz Club.
Behind the scenes
Musicians at work. We will take you to a private rehearsal of Rumberos de Cuba, an exciting Afro-Cuban performance group.
English speaking Guides and personal Dance Partners
Be guaranteed to have a great time with knowledgeable English speaking guides and professional Cuban Dance Partners available to accompany you to Clubs.
Music Festivals
Make your Dance and Music trip an even more memorable experience by planning it around one of Cuba’s many Music Festivals: The Jazz Plaza in January, The Festival del Tambor (Drums) in March, the World Music Festival in April or Carnival in July
The Jazz Cafe
Festival del Tambor
Casa de la Música
Late night jazz and a shot of rum are waiting for you at one of Havanas exceptional Jazz cafes.
Casa de la Música
Festival del Tambor
Casa de la Música
Havana D'Primera with Alexander Abreu is Havana's most popular Timba bands.
Festival del Tambor
Festival del Tambor
Festival del Tambor
The Santiago All Stars performing at the annual Festival del Tambor in Havana.
A young Rumbero
The streets of Trinidad
Festival del Tambor
"Empirico" learning; a young Rumbero learns via "oral tradition."
Music wherever you go!
The streets of Trinidad
The streets of Trinidad
Cubans never leave their musical heritage behind, whether at a show or on the beach.
The streets of Trinidad
The streets of Trinidad
The streets of Trinidad
Visit Trinidad, a colonial town with cobblestone streets and music pouring out of every cafe.
DANCE YOUR WAY THROUGH CUBA SAMPLE ITINERARY
Cuba Concierge offers fully guided adventures with expert English-speaking Guides.
Your trip could look something like this:
Private dance class at your Casa each day, customized to your level and style
Evening: visit to clubs and performances including the Orishas, Rumba, Son, Cuban Salsa, Ballet, Contemporary Dance and Jazz
Cuban dance partners to accompany you to the clubs
English speaking expert guides
Dinner reservation every night at one of Havana’s finest restaurants
- Day One-Airport Pick up
- Orientation: Settle in at Casa Particular and get to know your neighborhood.
- Day Two–History: Enjoy a guided Walking Tour of Old Havana, stop at a café and listen to a Son Sextet. Take an afternoon Tour in a 1950’s Classic Convertible. Have drinks at the Nacional Hotel in the garden with traditional music playing live in the background and catch an evening performance at a super-cool Jazz Club.
- Day Three–Ballet and Contemporary Dance: Visit to the Alicia Alonso Nacional Theater (a white marble palace with red velvet seats) and the Alicia Alonso Dance Museum. Later attend an evening performance at the Theater.
- Day Four-Afro-Cuban Roots: Watch a rehearsal of The Rumberos de Cuba with a private lecture on the history and influence of Afro-Cuban culture in Cuban Music. Afternoon at Callejon de Hamel, an alley way filled with Afro-Cuban paintings and sculpture.
- Day Five-Afro Cuban Dance or Percussion Class: Take a private lesson with Rumberos de Cuba or a members of the Conjunto Folklorico de Cuba. Visit a matinee show with Clave y Guaguanco @ Patio Egrem.
- Day Six-20th Century Cuban Dance and Music: Participate in a group class at Casa del Son in Cuban Salsa and Casino Rueda. Take in a matinee performance at Casa de la Music; where the hippest Cuban Salsa groups will get even the most sedentary up onto the dance floor.
- Day Seven and Eight-Traditional Music in Trinidad: Travel to a beautiful colonial town where live music comes pouring out of every café. This is your chance to practice all you have learned or just sit back and listen.
- Hike in the Escombray mountains, drink Canchanchara at one of the local cafes and take a bike ride out to the beach.
- Day Nine- Return flight from Santa Clara airport.
**This is a Sample Itinerary.
Prices based on double occupancy: TBD
Included:
- Nine nights at Casa Particulares in Havana and Trinidad
- Breakfast every morning
- Dance classes every day
- English speaking expert guides
- Cuban dance partners for planned events
- Daytime activities and planned events
- Dinner reservations every night
- Transportation to planned activities
- Transportation to and from the airport
Not Included
- Meals not mentioned above
- Some evening events and transportation
- Tips
- Alcohol
- Airfare
- Cuban Visa ($100)
Make your Dance and Music trip an even more memorable experience by planning it around one of Cuba’s many Music Festivals: The Jazz Plaza in January, The Festival del Tambor (Drums) in March, the World Music Festival in April or Carnival in July.