Description
Register now – Secure your space with a $100 refundable deposit.*
You can still travel legally with PlazaCUBA. Though the people-to-people category was eliminated on June 4th, this trip remains legal under the grandfathering provision, meaning trips planned before June 5th can go ahead as planned under the previous rules. So, you can still register to travel with us in 2020!
Join us for this Percussion and Dance trip to Cuba along with a special Music course, a legal educational tour to one of the most culturally rich destinations in the world, and experience total immersion into the music, dance, and traditions of Cuba. This unique program features people-to-people activities that explore communities, and their dances and rhythms, including Salsa, Son, Rueda, and Afro-Cuban folkloric styles. The trip includes classes, presentations, and cultural exchanges with artists from internationally acclaimed groups, Raíces Profundas, Ban Rarrá and Tierra Kaliente.
Dance
You will interact with Cuba’s top dance professionals and learn about how dance is an integral part of Cuban society. Learn about Salsa, Son, Rueda de Casino, Rumba and Afro- Cuban Folklore. We will attend ceremonies and learn directly from the people about the culture and how dance fits into it.
Percussion
Learn about the historical and cultural significance of Afro-Cuban drumming and and examine rhythms for Congas, Bongó and/or Batá. You will learn about Popular and Afro-Cuban fokloric drumming, attend ceremonies, and have a lot of opportunities to engage with the people.
Music
Attend Havana’s National School of Music (La ENA) for instruction on your instrument. Engage in educational sessions on the history of Cuban music, rhythm workshops, and ensemble playing with top instructors and students from the school.
In addition to interacting with Cuban musicians and dancers, you’ll visit the National School of Music, meet visual artists, and get to know more about the architecture of Havana!
PlazaCUBA is the leading expert in Cuban cultural travel, with more than 20 years of experience and intimate connections with the most influential artists and performers in Cuba today. Our team is comprised of seasoned professionals who coordinate events and assist you on your journey. We’re dedicated to connecting you with Cuban artists and giving you an insider’s perspective on this magical country through the eyes of the people.
Percussion and Dance Trip to Cuba Prices and Discounts
Deadline to register and final payment due: January 9, 2020
Music and Dance in Cuba
March 7 – 14, 2020
Double Room
On or Before October 15
$2,295
After October 15
$2,395
Single Supplement $250
Repeat Customer: $50 off every time you travel with PlazaCUBA
*The deposit to secure your space is normally $500, but because of the legal changes, we are only requiring an initial deposit of $100 for you to be officially registered in the March Music and Dance Tour 2020. The $100 is totally refundable up until our October 15 deadline. At that time, you can get a refund or pay the remaining $400 to complete your registration deposit.
Music, Percussion and Dance Trip to Cuba includes:
- Authorization to travel legally to Cuba in the educational people-to-people category.
- 7 nights single or double occupancy accomodations at the luxurious Copa Cabana hotel (or similar hotel).
- Airport pickup upon arrival to Cuba (on the program start date only).
- Activities on the itinerary, including classes, private performances, lectures with renowned experts, and excursions focused on music, dance and interaction with the Cuban people.
- Access to information about what is happening in Havana minute by minute through our professional connections and onsite Cuban staff. We’ll potentially see and meet members of Ban Rarrá, Raíces Profundas, and Tierra Kaliente, Pupy Pedroso, Habana de Primera, Rumbatá, El Niño, Timbalaye, Osain del Monte, and more!
- One special group meal with all the Cubans working in the program.
- English-speaking guide for programmed activities. Translator for all classes and group presentations.
- Expert staff of Cuban coordinators and PlazaCUBA representatives for on-site assistance.
Not Included: Airfare, Cuban entry visa, hotel to airport transfer after the program, meals not listed
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Leslie Leitner –
I’ve traveled to many out of the way places for many years but never with a group – so I was a bit skeptical about this trip and only signed on because of the unknown legality of independent travel in Cuba. This turned out to be one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had! It was clear that the leaders – Alisa and Donald – had true love and respect for the country and its people and had genuinely close and authentic relationships with the Cubans who were part of this experience. Those relationships clearly went beyond “transactional” and that vibe permeated every aspect of the trip – from the classes to the many varied excursions. I cannot recommend travel with Plaza Cuba highly enough!!!
Erica Fox –
PlazaCUBA did a wonderful job providing an authentic experience for the students that never felt overly “touristy” or cheesy. I felt like you went above and beyond to think about how our activities could be as memorable and as “real” as possible while ensuring the various Cuban people we worked with were incorporated into the plazaCUBA family. PlazaCUBA stands apart in the way in which it respects Cuban culture, supports the people we work with and provides attending students with the most authentic experience possible. It was a dream come true to be able to travel to a country I have also wanted to visit while pursuing my passion for dance all in one!
Kristin Bowman –
I came back feeling better than I have felt in years!