ALAIN HERNANDEZ INVITES YOU TO… SOY CUBA

100% CUBAN DANCE EXPERIENCE

An ALL-DAYER Cuban Event – 100% Cuban Culture • 100% Cuban

🇨🇺 ALAIN HERNANDEZ INVITES YOU TO… SOY CUBA 🇨🇺

100% CUBAN DANCE EXPERIENCE

An ALL-DAYER Cuban Event – 100% Cuban Culture • 100% Cuban Energy • 100% Cuban Flavour

Saturday 17 October 2026

📍 Malcolm X Centre

141 City Rd, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8YH

Workshops: 10:00AM – 6:30PM

Cuban Social Party: 8:30PM – 12:00AM

Prepare for a full day immersed in the heart, rhythm, music and spirit of Cuba!

ALL LEVEL CLASSES — Everyone Welcome!

CUBAN DANCE WORKSHOPS

10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Dance styles included:

CUBAN DANCE WORKSHOPS

10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Dance styles included:

• Danzón

• Palo

• Estilo Cubano (Ladies & Men's Styling)

• Rueda de Casino

• Afro-Cuban – Oshún & Changó

• Rumba

Classes & Content

Workshops Included

Danzón - Cuba's National Dance

Experience the elegance and sophistication of Cuba's oldest ballroom dance. Learn graceful partner connection, posture, musicality and the refined movements that made Danzón the foundation of modern Cuban social dancing.

Palo

Discover the powerful rhythms and movements rooted in Afro-Cuban spiritual traditions. This workshop explores grounding movements, body expression, ancestral energy and the cultural significance behind Palo dance.

Estilo Cubano (Ladies & Men's Styling)

Add authentic Cuban flavour to your dancing.

Learn:

• Body movement

• Arms styling

• Footwork

• Musical interpretation

• Confidence

• Cuban attitude and expression

Separate styling techniques for both ladies and gentlemen.

Rueda de Casino

The famous Cuban circle dance!

Learn partner changes, exciting combinations, teamwork and communication while dancing with everyone in the circle. One of the most fun and social Cuban dance styles.

Afro-Cuban – Oshún & Changó

Explore the sacred dances dedicated to two of Cuba's most celebrated Orishas.

Oshún

Graceful feminine movements inspired by the Goddess of rivers, love, beauty and prosperity.

Changó

Powerful masculine movements inspired by the God of thunder, fire, strength, music and celebration.

Discover the stories, symbolism and rhythms behind these beautiful Afro-Cuban traditions.

Rumba

Feel the heartbeat of Cuba.

Learn the energy, musicality and body movement of one of Cuba's oldest and most expressive dance styles, combining African roots with Cuban identity.

ALL LEVELS CLASSES

Rumba-Son-Afro Cubano-Timba-Reparto

BEGINNERS - (IMPROVERS AND ADVANCE)

there will be two Rueda classes running at the same time

WHAT TO BRING

• Ladies: Long skirt (required for classes)

• Gentlemen: Handkerchief

FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE at LUNCH TIME

(Not included in the ticket price)

AUTHENTIC CUBAN DINNER AVAILABLE

Pre-book your meal — £30 per meal -Pollo Ripiado (shredded chicken), Basmati Rice, Sweet Plantain and Yuca (Cassava)

£30 per meal VEGAN -Vegetables sautéed, Basmati Rice, Sweet Plantain and Yuca (Cassava)

Enjoy homemade Cuban flavours, traditional recipes and a true taste of Cuba after an incredible day of dancing.

TICKETS

FULL PASS: £60

Includes all workshops + evening social.

SOCIAL ONLY: £15

8:30PM – Midnight Cuban party.

DATE

Saturday 17 October 2026

LOCATION

Malcolm X Centre

141 City Rd, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8YH

CONTACT & BOOKINGS:

alainhernandez@cubatone.co.uk

07976 813877

PAYMENTS

You can pay at the door, by emailing Alain Hernandez at alainhernandez@cubatone.co.uk or

Pay here:

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