DeCu Classes: Cuban Dance Wednesdays!

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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 the Yoruba/Lucumí tradition and other Afro C uban folkloric forms. Through movement, music, and cultural context, students explore the stories, energies, and expressive qualities that have shaped C uban dance for generations. Accompanied by live percussion, the class fosters a deep connection to rhythm, community, and cultural heritage.

Location: JAE Dance Center, 2153 Washington St, Boston, MA 02119

(street parking and metered parking lots available)

Drop In Pricing (save by paying cash)

• ⁠$30 one class (cash price $25)

• ⁠⁠$45 two classes on same day (cash price $40)

Save by purchasing a 2026 Class Card instead of Drop In!

Pay in advance and use your class card for any DeCu 2026 classes (good for use through January 2027)

Class Card: 12 Classes

• Electronic Payment Price: $220

• Cash/Check Price: $210

Electronic Payment can be made here below or through venmo (@metamovements)

Paying Cash?

• If paying cash for drop in, simply pay at the beginning of classes on each day that you attend.

Questions?

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