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 Cuban Dance: Roots and Expression

October 29, 2026 - 6:30 PM

Presentation House Theatre - Gallery, North Vancouver

Duration: 2 Hours

 Instructed by Elegancia Cubana(Yula), a Cuban-born choreographer and educator trained at the National School of Arts in Cuba, whose work blends Afro-Cuban and contemporary dance traditions with a strong focus on storytelling and cultural heritage.

 

Description

Join Yula for an engaging workshop exploring the foundations of Cuban dance, including Afro-Cuban and salsa movement traditions, and uncovering the cultural stories and meanings behind them. Through guided exercises and creative exploration, participants will discover how movement can communicate emotion, identity, and personal narratives. The workshop culminates in the creation of short choreographic phrases, offering a unique opportunity to connect dance, storytelling, and cultural expression.

In the spirit of storytelling, we pause to honour this land's ancient and contemporary narratives. We stand upon the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xΚ·mΙ™θkΚ·Ι™yΜ“Ι™m (Musqueam), SαΈ΅wxΜ±wú7mesh (Squamish), and sΙ™lilwΙ™taΙ¬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Just as we celebrate the diverse voices of immigrant and refugee artists, we recognize the First Peoples who have woven this place's first and enduring tales. Their stories are a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of community. As we come together from many corners of the world, may we always remember, respect, and learn from this land's stories.

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