Melbourne Salsa and Candela Dance have joined forces to bring you the world wide Latin dance sensation... Cuban Casino Rueda!

Every Thursday at Sotano (Hilton South Wharf)

Rueda, pronounced (ROO-EH-DAH) this dance form originated in the streets of Cuba, where couples formed a circle and created various moves and patterns involving partner changes. Each move was given a name (in Spanish of course!) and one of the dancers (the caller) would call out the name of the move and the dancers would then dance the move. The word "Rueda" is Spanish for "wheel". In Cuba the dance is known as "Casino" or "Casino Rueda". In most of the world however it is simply known as Rueda. Rueda is normally danced to Cuban style salsa music, which is more dynamic and funky than traditional salsa.

Instructors Florencia & Manuel - Candela Dance
Florencia, co-director of Candela Latin Dance has studied Cuban Salsa and other Cuban dances with professional dancers/choreographers in Australia, Cuba and Argentina.

Manuel, also a co-director of Candela Latin Dance brings excitement and passion to his Classes. Manuel has studied with some of the most esteemed dancers, artists and choreographers in Cuba (Raices Profundas, Yoruba Andabo), Brazil, Argentina and Australia.

Thursday evenings
Beginner level 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Intermediate level 8:30pm 9:30pm

$15 for one class, $20 for two classes (same evening)

Stay on for some social dancing after class as DJ Manuel will keep the Cuban groove going til late.

• Our classes are structured so that you can start at any time throughout the year and you can come & go as you please.
• No partner or bookings required.
• Ideal footwear for ladies- a medium to high heel.
• Ideal footwear for men - leather or hard rubber sole shoe.

Sotano - Located on the ground floor of Hilton Melbourne, South Warf. Mel Ref:1C, C2. GPS Coordinates 29 Lorimer street. Secure car park near entrance of Hotel. www.sotano.com.au
For more information call Melbourne Salsa on 95312023