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UPCOMING · NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2026
Upcoming Performances & Cuban Dance Socials
Explore Afro-Cuban Week with Iván Bantú, November 9–12. Our next Cuban Dance Social is the Holiday Social on Saturday, December 12, from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Cafritz Foundation Theater at Dance Place.
NOVEMBER 9–12, 2026 · COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SPOTLIGHT
Afro-Cuban Week with Iván Bantú
Join visiting Cuban master artist Iván Bantú for two open-level workshops, presented by Roots of Salsa × Asokere DC. DC Casineros is sharing this learning opportunity with our dance community.
- Monday, Nov. 9 · 7:30–9 p.m. — Afro-Cuban dance: Yoruba / Oyá & Oggún · Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd, Mount Rainier, MD · $40
- Tuesday, Nov. 10 · 7:30–9 p.m. — Cuban Rumba: Guaguancó · Inspira Dance, 4238 Wilson Blvd, Suite 2220, Arlington, VA · $40
- Tuesday, Nov. 10 · 9–10:30 p.m. — Salsa social at Inspira Dance · $10
- Thursday, Nov. 12 · 8–9:30 p.m. — Intensive clave training with Vincent · Brookland Arts Loft, 3305 8th St NE, Washington, DC · $20
Both Iván workshops: $70. All-access bundle (three workshops + social): $85.
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2026–2027 Season Calendar
Browse today’s and upcoming public performances, workshops and Cuban Dance Socials. Select “Include past events” to explore the full October 2026–April 2027 season. All 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.
La Candela · DJ Azúcar’s Cuban Night
Mecho’s Dominican Kitchen · Washington, D.C.
2450 Market Street NE · Free parking
Start with an 8 p.m. Rueda de Casino lesson with Lissa & William from DC Casineros, then dance from 9 p.m. to midnight with DJ Azúcar and guest DJ VSpice from Philadelphia.
Cover: $10. Cash, Venmo or Cash App.
LV Fall Fest · Latin Vintage
Edgewood Arts Center · Washington, D.C.
Workshops, performances and social dancing
Join DC Casineros at Latin Vintage’s LV Fall Fest for a day of dance workshops, evening performances and social dancing. Naomi Washington-Roque teaches Afro-Cuban dance at 1 p.m., and DC Casineros joins the evening performance lineup.
- 11 a.m.–2 p.m.: Workshops with Melanie Castillo, Andrew Avila and Naomi Washington-Roque. Naomi’s Afro-Cuban dance class begins at 1 p.m.
- 6 p.m.: Evening doors open.
- 6:15 p.m.: Bachata Tradicional class with Aciela Joy.
- 7–10 p.m.: Social dancing with DJ MamboSoul.
- Shows begin at 8 p.m., featuring DC Casineros, Latin Vintage Dance Company, Sara Joy and Melanie Castillo.
Tickets: Full pass $65; all daytime workshops $50 or $20 per workshop; evening social $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Online ticket fees apply.
Afro-Cuban Week with Iván Bantú
Mount Rainier, MD · Arlington, VA · Washington, D.C.
Community workshops · Roots of Salsa × Asokere DC
Mon Nov. 9, 7:30–9 p.m.: Afro-Cuban dance (Yoruba / Oyá & Oggún) at Joe’s Movement Emporium. Tue Nov. 10, 7:30–9 p.m.: Guaguancó at Inspira Dance, followed by a salsa social. Thu Nov. 12: Clave training with Vincent at Brookland Arts Loft.
Iván workshops: $40 each or $70 for both. All-access package: $85.
DC Casineros Cuban Dance Social — Holiday Social
Cafritz Foundation Theater at Dance Place · 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017
Holiday Social · Cuban music and dancing
Celebrate the season with DC Casineros at our Holiday Cuban Dance Social! Join us for an evening of Cuban music, social dancing and community at Dance Place Theater.
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 with Ceylon y su Charanga
Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center · Concert Hall
St. Mary’s College of Maryland · St. Mary’s City, Maryland
Live Cuban music & dance
DC Casineros joins Raíces Negras: Ceylon y su Charanga for an evening of Cuban music and dance at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
47645 College Drive, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686-3001
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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October 2026 · Event Archive
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