Son Cubano Masterclass Series with maestro Vivio 🇨🇺 Ponsonby | Auckland
Description
🇨🇺 NEW! Son Cubano Sunday Series
We're excited to announce three more Son Cubano masterclasses with Maestro Vivio — now moving to Sunday afternoons!
Son Cubano represents the origin of today's Salsa — it's described as the 'soul' of Salsa. Whether you've danced Son before or are discovering it for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to deepen your understanding of the rhythms and timing that have influenced Salsa music and dance, so you're always on point on the dance floor!
Join us from 4.30–6pm on the first Sunday of the month, then apply those vibes at one of Auckland's Sunday socials afterwards. 💃🏽🕺🏽
📅 First Sundays — 4 October | 1 November | 6 December
⏰ 4.30–6pm
📍 Ponsonby Community Centre, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby
💃 Improver Salsa or similar, and higher levels
👯 No partner needed
💰 $25 per workshop | $65 for all three | $30 cash at the door
🎟️ Click the yellow button to book your spot
Sharing the Joy of Cuban Son 🇨🇺
“Son represents the roots of my culture and brings me so much joy. I'm very happy to share it with all of you.” — Maestro Vivio
Each 1.5-hour workshop will explore the rhythm, movement, footwork, styling and musicality of Son Cubano.
Learn it. Feel it. Then go out and dance it! 🇨🇺
🇨🇺 Learn with Maestro Vivio
Vivio Ramos Mediaceja is a professional Cuban dancer, choreographer and teacher with an extensive international career.
Trained at Cuba's prestigious Escuela Nacional de Arte (ENA) in Cuban folkloric dance, contemporary dance and ballet, Vivio went on to become a principal dancer and teacher with Danza Contemporánea de Cuba, as well as a dancer and choreographer for the internationally acclaimed production Lady Salsa.
His passion for Cuban dance and culture shines through in everything he teaches.
🌴 Make a Sunday of it
The idea is simple: come to the workshop, then head out and dance!
After learning some Son with Vivio, keep the Cuban vibe going at one of Auckland's Sunday socials and put your new steps, rhythm and musicality into practice. 💃🏽🕺🏽
Come along, learn something new, then keep the Cuban vibe going! 💃🏽🕺🏽
🎟️ Click the yellow button above to book your spot!
La danza es vida! — Dance is life! ❤️🇨🇺
FAQs
- 🚗 Parking & transport options
🅿️ Free street parking is available nearby, including Ponsonby Terrace (P120, up to 2 hours). We recommend arriving 15 minutes early, as Ponsonby parking can be busy on Saturdays.
🚙 Paid parking is also available at Ponsonby Central, 4 Brown Street — 30 minutes free, then $3.50/hour.
🚌 The InnerLink bus stops just a few minutes’ walk from the Community Centre.
- Do I need a partner?
No. You can attend on your own. We’ll work with partners in the class and rotate as appropriate to enhance your learning.
- What level is this masterclass for?
Improver or above Salsa or similar dance experience. Some previous Salsa experience is recommended so you can focus on the Son rhythm, timing and styling. Please contact us if you're unsure.
- What to wear and bring
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and bring suitable shoes for dancing. A water bottle is also recommended.
- Is this a Salsa class?
This is a Son Cubano Masterclass rather than a regular Salsa class. It’s a chance to explore one of the important foundations of Salsa and deepen your understanding of Cuban music and movement.
- What is Son Cubano?
Born in eastern Cuba from a rich meeting of Spanish and African musical traditions, Son developed into one of Cuba’s most influential musical and dance forms. Its syncopated rhythms, layered percussion and distinctive movement helped shape the Salsa tradition we know today. Learning Son is a chance to hear the music differently, understand its rhythms from the inside, and experience the Cuban groove at its source.
- What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely, with comfortable dance shoes or sneakers suitable for the wooden floor.
- Can I come if I don't know Son Cubano?
Absolutely! No previous Son experience is required. The class is designed to introduce you to the style while building on your existing Salsa experience.
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