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Meet the Artists

All Companies are full ensembles with professional musicians, dancers & instructors. Yoldance & La Colmenita also have professional actors in their ensembles. Not ony are they incredible artists, they are also wonderful people. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with them on an on-going basis.

Waldemar Guijarro Bedoya

Consulting Artist
Specialties: Contemporary, Cabaret, Ballet, Afro-Cuban, Folkloric

Our team of experts is led by Waldemar Guijarro Bedoya, a master with such a range of skills and such varied connections, that he can adapt to just about any type of research needs we may have, and bring the perfect team of Cuban experts together to help each and every participant on our trip. Although Waldemar is a dancer, he works with so many top musicians that he always seems to know just the right contact. He is deeply committed to sharing his passion for dance and music with others, and he is thrilled to be participating in this cultural exchange.
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In addition to Waldemar's team, we also work closely with four acclaimed Cuban companies, each with its own special focus.

All Companies are full ensembles with professional musicians, dancers & instructors. Yoldance & La Colmenita also have professional actors in their ensembles. Not ony are they incredible artists, they are also wonderful people. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with them on an on-going basis.

Raices Profundas
Director: Juan de Dios
Specialties: Afro-Cuban Music, Dance & Culture
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Yoldance
Director: Yolena Alonzo
Specialties: Salsa, Urban/Hip Hop, Contemporary & Modern Dance
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Danza Chevere
Director: Pedro Rodriguez
Specialties: Cuban Popular Dances including Danzon, Son, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha & Casino
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La Colmenita
Director: “Tin” Cremata
Specialties: Musical Theater, Community Outreach, Youth Development
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Danza Chevere relaxes after a long day of teaching
and rehearsing


Yoldance performs one of their award-winning numbers

We also have some top-notch artists that we try to see perform on every trip (as long as they are in the country!):

Los Van Van
We have had the pleasure of attending amazing performances by this Grammy Award-winning band on most of our trips, and through personal connections have been able to talk to some of the artists after the show.
www.vanvandeformell.com/inicio.php

Conjunto Folclorico Nacional de Cuba
On many trips we have attended exceptional performances by this internationally-renowned company at the Mella Theater, as well as their Saturday afternoon Rumba in the patio of their Home.
www.folkcuba.cult.cu/

More artists coming soon!