Description
Experience an unforgettable journey from one side of the island to the other on this Cuban Music and Dance Tour, and enjoy cultural exchanges with internationally acclaimed artists, and other locals from all walks of life. Explore the dance and cultural traditions of the eastern region in Santiago with Yanek Revilla and Sabor DKY and attend the Festival de Changüi and study with Babul in Guantanamo. Then take in the music, dance and cultural richness of Havana at the National School of Music and with Raíces Profundas, Ban Rarrá & Tierra Kaliente. This program offers unique daily excursions, classes, and opportunities to connect directly with the people of Cuba. Join us for one week or two!
Week One: Santiago, June 21 – 28
People-to-People Investigation in Dance
- Take in the sights and sounds of the eastern region of the island. Learn about Popular dance styles with our friend and world-renowned Salsa dancer, Yanek Revilla, and members of his group Sabor DKY. Focus is on Popular dance styles including, Salsa, Son, Cha Cha Cha, and Rueda de Casino.
- Travel to Guantanamo to experience rare music and dance styles. We’ll meet with dancers from Babul and visit the famous Tumba Francesa House.
Week Two: Havana, June 29 – July 6
People-to People Exploration in Music Or Dance
- Music program offers a historic perspective on Cuban music genres with educational sessions at the National School of Music (la ENA).
- Educational dance program will focus on history and technique for Popular or Afro-Cuban dance with Karelia Despaigne, Isaias Rojas, and other top professionals in Cuban dance.
- Tour Old Havana, meet artists in their studios and learn about Havana’s rich music and dance culture spending time with your teachers from La ENA and members of Ban Rarrá, Tierra Kaliente, and Raices Profundas.
Prices and Discounts
Deadline to register and final payment due: APRIL 5
ONE WEEK
Santiago
June 21 – 28
$2,095
Double room
Single Supplement $100
TWO WEEK
Havana & Santiago
June 21 – July 6
$3,395
Double Room
Single Supplement $400
ONE WEEK
Havana
June 29 – July 6
$2,295
Double room
Single Supplement $300
Past Participant Discount: $50 Register by Feb. 1 Discount: $100
Cuban Music and Dance Tour Program includes
- Authorization for legal travel to Cuba, provided by PlazaCUBA.
- Double or single accommodations in a private house in Santiago with breakfast daily. Single or double standard hotel accommodations with breakfast daily in Havana.
- All in-country ground transportation for group activities listed on the itinerary.
- Airport transfer to the hotel in Santiago or Havana.
- English-speaking guide for programmed activities. Translator for all classes and group presentations.
- Two special group meals
- Expert staff of Cuban coordinators and a PlazaCUBA representative on-site.
- PlazaCUBA’s unique people-to-people programming, including city tours, classes, private performances, lectures with renowned experts, and excursions focused on interaction with Cuban artists, musicians, and dancers.
Not Included: Airfare (for 2-week participants does not include airfare from Santiago to Havana), Cuban entry visa, hotel to airport transfer after the program, meals not listed
Steve Reed –
My wife, Renate, and I have completed our 3rd trip to Cuba with PlazaCUBA….it just gets better each and every time!! Whether it’s for dance, music or just seeing the country, Alisa, Mela, Donald, and Deborah go the extra mile to ensure everyone gets the most out of their experience. We never had to worry about any issue — everything is so very well planned — all you need to do is just show up! There might be less expensive options to travel and see Cuba but with PlazaCUBA, it’s worth every cent…AND MORE! For a worry-free, enriching experience and AWESOME TIME in Cuba, travel with PlazaCUBA!!
Erin Mackie –
The Plaza Cuba excursion was brilliantly organized and executed. I could not have dreamed of a better experience. It was a week of non-stop absorption in dance and music–absolutely jam-packed! Plaza Cuba seems totally plugged into the best of Cuban music and dance. This is not something you could ever set up on your own. I cannot wait to go back!
Amy Soffer –
I have been playing music since the age of ten, and this was by far the best music experience of my life! I highly recommend anyone who is interested in learning/studying latin music to come and get swept away by the rhythms of Cuba.