In the musicality workshop, students can expect to be taught the origins of the clave and its beats, how to play the clave, what is Son, how to dance Son and dancing contra-tiempo, and body movement to Son.

In the second workshop, Carlos will be teaching basic partner work, how to lead and follow, how to apply the basic steps to dance with your partner. No partner necessary.

Son Cubano is a genre of music and dance that originated in the highlands of eastern Cuba during the late 19th century. It is a syncretic genre that blends elements of Spanish and African origin.

Carlos Mateu, born and raised in Havana, Cuba, has been inspired by a rich culture of art and music since childhood. He studied visual arts at The National Academy of Fine Art in Havana. Carlos learned to dance to traditional Cuban music (Danzon, Son, Chachachá, etc.) from his grandparents. Later he dedicated himself to the study of the theory and history of Cuban music, and participated in lectures, discussions, and performances held by UNEAC (National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba) with leading musicologists such as Helio Orovio, author of the “Encyclopedia of Cuban Music”.

…“I am deeply passionate about sharing my cultural heritage with like-minded enthusiasts. Teaching others about the vibrant musical and dance traditions of Cuban Son fills me with joy, as I strive to uphold and strengthen my country’s rich cultural legacy. And seeing smiles on the faces of my students, is an immeasurable added bonus.”

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