Now it’s time to dive into Cuban dances with the energetic José Mesa! In José’s workshops, you’ll learn more about Cuban dance culture from an internationally experienced teacher and pick up new ideas to take into your own dancing.
11.00–12.15 Afro: Oya (orisha), open level
12.15–13.30 Solo salsa, intermediate
13.45–15.00 Couple salsa, intermediate
Place: Flama Linnankatu, Linnankatu 84
Price: 23 € / 75 min workshop
Open-level classes are more challenging than beginner classes. If you have a strong dance background, you’re welcome to join an open-level class even if you haven’t danced that particular style before. Intermediate classes are suitable if you have been practising the style regularly and actively for at least one or two years and know the basics well.
Please note! We do not offer refunds if you need to cancel your booking. In the case of illness, you may receive a gift card of equal value to use at our studio instead.
Price range: 23,00 € through 46,00 €
Oya is one of the deities, or orishas, in the Afro-Cuban Yoruba tradition. In this class, you’ll explore the movement, rhythms and expression associated with Oya.
Open-level classes are more challenging than beginner classes. If you have a strong dance background, you’re welcome to join an open-level class even if you haven’t danced that particular style before.
Using choreography, you’ll practise Cuban salsa step variations, body movement and musical interpretation. This class is suitable if you have been practising the style regularly and actively for at least one or two years and know the basics well.
This workshop explores the character of Cuban salsa as a partner dance, focusing on rhythm, smooth connection with your partner and relaxed yet energetic movement. You’ll work on the body movement and musical interpretation typical of Cuban salsa, as well as practise dance figures.
This class is suitable if you have been practising the style regularly and actively for at least one or two years and know the basics well.
Cuban-born José Mesa is an enthusiastic and energetic teacher who wants to share with his students the same joy of dance that dancing gives him. He teaches a wide range of styles, including salsa, Afro, rumba, salsa con rumba, reggaetón and reparto.
José studied folkloric and popular dance at Escuela Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba, graduating in 2008. In 2009, he continued his studies in contemporary dance at Escuela Narciso Medina. He danced with Conjunto Folklorico Universitario de Cuba and performed at many events in Cuba. José gained professional dance experience with Compañia de Danzas Tradicionales de Cuba JJ, including taking part in the Festival Cultural de Danza Folklorica in Africa.
Over the years, José’s dance career has taken him to teach and perform at various festivals in Spain, Italy, France, Tunisia, Sweden, Norway, Ukraine, Latvia, and Estonia.
More information about the workshops: info@flama.fi
| Workshop | Afro: Oya, Salsa Solo, Couple Salsa / Follower, Couple Salsa / Leader, Couple Salsa / Pair |
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