Wed, Nov 04
|JAE DANCE CENTER
DeCu Classes: Cuban Dance Wednesdays!
Wednesdays NOV 4 - DEC 9, 2026 (no class on NOV 25) Join us for Cuban Modern Technique & Orishas/Afro-Cuban Dance with Anara & Javier of MetaMovements, accompanied by live percussion! Attend all Wednesdays or just drop in when you can!
Time & Location
Nov 04, 2026, 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM
JAE DANCE CENTER, 2153 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119, USA
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Our Wednesday classes are designed for beginner through advanced/professional-level dancers. Participate in the full series or drop in as your schedule allows.
6:15–7:15 PM – Cuban Modern Technique
Cuban Modern Technique is a unique training method developed in 1960s Havana to train dancers for Cuba’s national companies. It blends Modern Dance with Cuban dance traditions such as Orisha, Congo, Rumba, and Flamenco, while incorporating elements of Ballet and Tai Chi. Through structured exercises and expressive movement, this technique builds strength, flexibility, and artistry while honoring Cuba’s cultural roots. It remains a core part of dance education across styles in Cuba today, often known simply as “La Clase Técnica” or “Danza.”
7:15–8:15 PM – Orishas / Afro-Cuban Dance
This class introduces dances and rhythms from C uba’s African-rooted traditions, with a focus on the Orishas of…