Festival Schedule

Three days of workshops, socials, and performances

// MAY 16-18, 2025
// BOULDER, COLORADO
// AVALON BALLROOM

Friday, May 16th, 2025

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Orishas Workshop

Explore the spiritual foundations of Afro-Cuban dance through Orishas movements

Instructor: Laroye

5:15 - 6:15 PM

Timba Suelta

Master the dynamic solo styling of Timba

Instructors: Malena & Adriel

8:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Social Dance

Dance the night away with DJ Byron (California) & DJ Tito (Boulder)

Venue: La Mariposa • 2845 28th St, Boulder

Rueda class by Nathan Hook from 8:00-8:30 PM

Saturday, May 17th, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Son Cubano

Discover the roots of Cuban salsa through Son Cubano

Instructors: Emarlos & Courtney

12:15 - 1:15 PM

Rumba Fundamentals

Learn the essential movements of Rumba Guaguancó

Instructor: Laroye

1:30 - 2:30 PM

Casino Intermediate

Advance your Casino skills with complex patterns and smooth transitions

Instructors: Malena & Adriel

2:45 - 3:45 PM

Cubaton

Experience the urban fusion of Cuban culture with modern reggaeton beats

Instructor: Giselle Soto

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Ladies Styling

Develop feminine grace and power in Cuban dance

Instructor: Laroye • Ladies Only

8:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Social Dance

Dance the night away with DJ Byron (California) & DJ Diva (Boulder)

Venue: Junkyard Social Club • 2525 Frontier Ave, Boulder

Sunday, May 18th, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Ladies Styling

Master the art of Cuban feminine expression

Instructor: Giselle Soto • Ladies Only

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch Break

Enjoy local Boulder cuisine and connect with fellow dancers

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Casino Intermediate

Build on yesterday's foundation with more advanced Casino patterns

Instructors: Emarlos & Courtney

1:15 - 2:15 PM

Rueda Intermediate/Advanced

Experience the joy of group Casino dancing with complex Rueda calls

Instructor: Nathan Hook

No social dance on Sunday