About the Rumba Dance Workshop - !RUMBAZO! 

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We are so excited to continue the year with Masacote’s Afro Oriented Workshop Series. We will host different workshops throughout the year where you will have the opportunity to do more than just learn salsa. You will explore the various forms of the Afro movements, dance and percussion tradition through different movements and sounds representing the Orishas (deities from the African traditions). Making this connection will allow you to embrace dance and the music through a cultural context in community with other salsa dancers.

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This month’s ¡Rumbazo! is extra special! We’re teaming up again with our friends at Metamovements to host a Rumba Dance Workshop before their signature music and dance celebration.

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When: Saturday, November 8th, 2025,

Time: 2pm - 5:30pm 

Where: Cambridge Athletic Club, 215 First Street, Cambridge, MA. 02142

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Workshop + Event Tickets: $40 in advance | $50 at the door

Workshop Only Tickets: $25 in advance | $35 at the door

Event Only Tickets: $25 in advance | $35 at the door

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Schedule:

2:00 PM: Rumba Dance Workshop with Anara & Javier, accompanied by live percussion. Learn movements and apply them right away at the ¡Rumbazo! 

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Workshop Tickets: $25 in advance | $35 at the door

 

3:30–5:30 PM: ¡Rumbazo! featuring live Music by Javier Jeffer & Conjunto Obaye; Performances by MetaMovements DeCu community members (including performers from our November 1st Rumba Performance Challenge); social dancing; animaciones; and a birthday celebration honoring DeCu members Paul Constantine (Paul Pa Pa) & Rodrigo Ipince!

 

Event Tickets: $25 in advance | $35 at the door

 

The afternoon will also include a silent auction showcasing original paintings by Javier Jeffer—come take a look!

 

Save by attending both the workshop & the event as well as by purchasing your tickets in advance!​

 

Proceeds support Javier’s residency extension. Your ticket helps sustain his journey of cultural exchange and makes it possible for more people to experience the power and joy of Afro-Cuban arts that he brings to every workshop, event and performance.

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COVID-19 Guidelines:

Please note that all safety guidelines must be followed throughout the duration of the class.  Please see HERE for the CAC's protocols.