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Alba Cuba Dance

Welcome to the AlbaCubaDance website. We are delighted to bring you a wide range of Cuban dance classes, workshops and special events focusing on Salsa, Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms and styles all year round. 

AlbaCubaDance is a premier dance school that offers high-quality instruction in a variety of dance styles. Our school is dedicated to providing a fun and nurturing environment where students of all levels can develop their skills and discover the joy of dance.

We specialize in Afro-Cuban dance, including popular styles such as rumba, salsa, son, and mambo. Our experienced instructors are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise, and they work closely with each student to help them achieve their individual goals.

At AlbaCubaDance, we believe that dance is a form of self-expression that can enrich one's life both physically and emotionally. We offer a range of classes and workshops to accommodate different interests and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced dancer, you can find the right class to suit your needs.

Our school is also dedicated to promoting cultural awareness and understanding through dance. We believe that dance is a powerful tool for bringing people together and celebrating diversity. As such, we incorporate cultural education and historical context into our instruction to provide a well-rounded and enriching dance experience.

AlbaCubaDance is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students. We welcome dancers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, and we strive to create a supportive community where everyone can feel comfortable and confident.

Come join us and discover the joy of dance at AlbaCubaDance!

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    Alternatively call Yamil Cuedo  Ferrera on 07872 314078  for more information.

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    Yamil Cuedo Ferrera

    Originally from Santiago de Cuba, Yamil has been dancing since he can remember.  Before moving to Edinburgh, Scotland, he was a professional dancer for almost 5 years with Ballet Folklorico Cutumba, one of Cuba’s top Afro-Cuban dance and music ensembles.  With an extensive repertoire based on authentic music and historically researched dances, Cutumba is a leader in its field and has toured internationally on numerous occasions.  Prior to Cutumba, Yamil danced with la Ceiba and Sangre y Tradicion dance companies in Santiago as well as other dance groups for over 15 years.

    Since his arrival in Scotland in 2009, Yamil has been teaching at Dancebase (Edinburgh), the National Centre for Dance for Scotland; DanceHouse (Glasgow); Rumba Latina (Aberdeen) and various venues around the United Kingdom. He has featured as a guest tutor at the Dublin Salsa Congress; Pontins Blackpool weekends; the Scottish Salsa Congress Edinburgh; the Roots of Salsa event in Manchester in March 2013; Afro-Cuban weekender in London in March 2014. Yamil has also successfully run dance workshops all over the UK, and performed at many events and special activities, including weddings, conferences and corporate activities.  His characteristic energy, big smile and Cuban warmth radiate to everyone who sees him dance!

    Kath Bateman

    Kath has had a love of Cuban dance and music since her first visit to Cuba in 1997. With regular visits every 3-6 months ever since then, she organises and leads Cuban dance holidaysCuban music holidays and cultural tours in Cuba and Scotland, and also promotes Cuban music and dance events in the UK...

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