A Lo Cubano Boulder Fest 2026

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  Reinier & Daniela Valdez

  Reinier Valdes was born in Havana, Cuba and began dancing Afro-Cuban rhythms at age 13. At 18, he graduated from La Casa de la Cultura de Arroyo Naranjo as a certified dance instructor specializing in Cuban dances and Latin rhythms. He later worked as a dancer, performer, and choreographer in Brazil before moving to Seattle. Daniela Gallardo, a native of Mexico, has been dancing salsa for over a decade. Together they founded La Clave Cubana—Seattle’s premiere Cuban dance studio teaching Salsa/Casino, Rueda de Casino, and Afro-Cuban dance. They also created the Seattle Cuban Dance Fest.

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  Giselle Soto

  Raised in Havana, Cuba, Giselle Soto earned her Bachelor’s in Afro-Cuban Folkloric Dance from Havana’s Superior Institute of Art. In 2016 she joined Obini Batá—the first all-female Afro-Cuban folkloric group—performing and teaching in New York City, Nicaragua, Morocco, and Mexico. Her credits include dancing with MSC Cruises and Cuban orchestras, plus performances at Mexico City’s National Auditorium. She has since served as lead dancer and choreographer for the Reno Jazz Orchestra and held residencies at the University of Nevada, Reno.

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  Pablo Dinamico

  Pablo Dinámico brings electrifying energy to Cuban dance in the San Francisco Bay Area. He teaches Rumba, Timba, and Reparto at popular events including “Salsa in the Square” at Union Square, working alongside DJ JuanLove to share authentic Cuban dance culture throughout the region.

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  Cuba Swift

  Cuba Swift is a dancer and fitness instructor based in Los Angeles. Through Cuba Swift Productions, she created “Salsa Hip Hop Dance & Fitness”—a unique workout combining Afro-Cuban music and dance with hip-hop rhythms. Her mission is promoting a healthy lifestyle through dance, bringing Cuban-inspired movement to dancers throughout Los Angeles.

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  DJ Byron

  DJ Byron is an OG of the Boulder Cuban dance scene and has been spinning timba and salsa at A Lo Cubano Boulder Fest since its earliest days. Based in Los Angeles, he brings years of experience curating the perfect energy for Cuban social dancing—from classic son to modern timba—keeping dancers moving all night long.

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All times are Mountain Time.

Friday May 15, 2026

• 3:30 – 4:30 PM CubatonCubaswift Avalon Ballroom
• 4:45 – 5:45 PM Casino (Partner Dancing)Daniella & Reinier Avalon Ballroom
• 7:30 – 11:30 PM Friday Night Social Junkyard Social Club

Saturday May 16, 2026

• 10:00 – 11:00 AM Afro: OshunGiselle Soto Avalon Ballroom
• 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Son Cubano (Partner Dancing)Daniella & Reinier Avalon Ballroom
• 12:15 – 1:00 PM Lunch Break Avalon Ballroom
• 1:00 – 2:00 PM Timba Suelta: Follows StylingGiselle Soto Avalon Ballroom
• 1:00 – 2:00 PM Timba Suelta: Leads StylingPablo Dinámico Avalon Ballroom
• 2:15 – 3:15 PM RumbaPablo Dinámico Avalon Ballroom
• 3:30 – 4:30 PM Rueda De CasinoDaniella & Reinier Avalon Ballroom
• 7:30 – 11:30 PM Saturday Night Social Avalon Ballroom

Sunday May 17, 2026

• 10:00 – 11:00 AM ReggaetonPablo Dinámico Avalon Ballroom
• 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Casino (Partner Dancing)Fernando & Yolanda Avalon Ballroom
• 12:30 – 1:30 PM Rueda De CasinoTito Avalon Ballroom

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