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OCTOBER 30–31, 2026 · DANCE PLACE
Rachel Ortiz Cuban Dance Weekend
Join us for a Halloween Cuban Dance Social on Friday and three Cuban dance workshops on Saturday with guest artist Rachel Ortiz.
2026–2027 Season Calendar
Find our public performances, workshops and Cuban Dance Socials from October 2026 through April 2027. All D.C.-area times are local to the venue.
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RUEDAY 2026
New York City
Workshop · Earlier this month
DC Casineros instructor William Sánchez featured at RUEDAY 2026.
Chucho Valdés · Preconcert Class & Special Performance
The Music Center at Strathmore · North Bethesda, Maryland
Class & performance
Join DC Casineros before Chucho Valdés’ 85th birthday concert. Concert admission and event details are available from Strathmore.
Son & Casino Dance Weekender
Eugene, Oregon
Workshops
A weekend of workshops with Amanda Gill and Adrian Valdivia. Follow our event updates for the detailed schedule.
Cuban Dance Matinée
Glen Echo Park · Spanish Ballroom · Glen Echo, Maryland
Family lessons & social
Cuban dance lessons for kids and parents, beginners, and experienced dancers, followed by a social dance.
Afro-Cuban All Stars · Preconcert Class & Special Performance
The Music Center at Strathmore · North Bethesda, Maryland
Class & performance
Dance with DC Casineros before the Afro-Cuban All Stars concert. Visit Strathmore for concert admission and the evening’s program.
Halloween Cuban Dance Social · Rachel Ortiz
Cafritz Foundation Theater at Dance Place · 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, D.C.
Cuban Dance Social
A Halloween celebration with Rachel Ortiz, DJ Cokie and DJ 1999. Start with a dance class, enjoy performances and stay for the social.
Three Cuban Dance Workshops with Rachel Ortiz
Dance Place Main Theater · 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, D.C.
Workshops
Son Cubano Santiaguero, Intermediate–Advanced Rueda de Casino, and Men’s & Ladies’ Cuban Styling. Friday’s social and Saturday’s workshops have separate tickets.
Ferocity Fall Social
The Edge at Dance Place · Washington, D.C.
Performance
DC Casineros performs at the Ferocity Fall Social. Follow our event updates for social admission details.
Cuban Dance Social
Dance Place Theater · Washington, D.C.
Cuban Dance Social
Join DC Casineros for our December Cuban Dance Social in the Dance Place theater. More details will be confirmed soon.
DC Cuban Social
Cafritz Foundation Theater at Dance Place · Washington, D.C.
Cuban Dance Social
A dance class, performances and a night of Cuban social dancing with DC Casineros.
DC Casineros Spring Theater Show & Cuban Dance Social
Dance Place · Washington, D.C.
Theater performance
Celebrate Cuban dance with DC Casineros on the theater stage. Visit Dance Place’s current show listing for the performance date and ticket information.
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Dance with DC Casineros
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October at a Glance
Weekly classes, performances, socials and the Rachel Ortiz weekend. Use the event and class registration buttons on this page to sign up.
