Havana · Nov 05–14 · Limited Spots

ROOTS OF SALSA

A Living Dance & Culture Immersion Learn salsa through lived experience—community, rhythm, history, and nightly social dancing in Havana. This is for dancers who want depth, connection, and real transformation

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havana, cuba social dance weekender

A focused Havana experience for dancers who want to transform their social dancing by connecting directly with the culture where salsa lives. This 5-day immersion is designed to help dancers move beyond steps and patterns and develop a deeper connection to the music, rhythm, and partner dynamics that define Afro-Cuban dance.

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Fall roots of salsa immersion

Roots of Salsa is a 10 day small-group immersion designed for dancers who want to understand salsa at its source.🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba 2026
-Arrival Day: Thursday, November 05th
-Program Begins: Friday, November 06th
-Final Program Day: Friday, November 13th
-Departure Day: Saturday, November 14thEach day blends culture, music, movement, and community — from Afro-Cuban rhythm and social dance to live performances, conversations with locals, and nights dancing in Havana.You won’t just learn steps. You’ll learn how salsa lives in the body, the music, and the people.

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Spring social dance weekender

Cuban Social Dance Weekender is a 5 day group experience designed for dancers who want to deepen their partner connection, musicality, and social dancing in the place where salsa culture lives.🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba 2026
-Arrival Day: Thursday, April 23rd
-Program Begins: Friday, April 24th
-Final Program Day: Monday, April 27th
-Departure Day: Tuesday, April 28thThis Cuban Social Dance Weekender experience is focused on social dancing, partner dynamics, and learning directly from the culture.Each day blends dance training, live music, and nights out in Havana’s social dance scene. We train with local dancers, explore the rhythm of the city, and spend our evenings where the music is alive.

Testimonial 2025 trip

"Dancing in Havana, and being immersed in the culture gave me a depth I could never get from classes or festivals."

Testimonial 2026 trip

“Musa is an incredible host and guide.He created a space that felt intentional, safe, and deeply respectful of the culture."

WHAT’S INCLUDED

WHAT MAKES THIS IMMERSION UNIQUE

This is a fully guided, small-group immersion designed to give you direct access to Cuban culture, music, and social dance.Your experience includes daily dance and musicality training, live performances, community visits, cultural excursions, and nightly social dancing — all curated with intention and respect for the culture.Housing coordination, local guidance, and translation support are provided so you can focus fully on learning, connecting, and experiencing salsa at its source.

WHAT WE COVER

A FULLY GUIDED
DANCE & CULTURE JOURNEY

Roots of Salsa is centered around a guided educational dance journey through Cuban culture.You’ll be led step-by-step through the history, rhythm, movement, and social language of salsa — learning not just how to dance, but how to listen, respond, and connect.To support that experience, we also take care of group lodging coordination, daily programming, cultural excursions, local transportation, and shared meals — so you can stay present and immersed from start to finish.

- WHAT WE COVER IN OUR IMMERSION TRIPS TO CUBA -

01 - food

We share meals together at local paladares and community spots, experiencing Cuban food the way it’s actually eaten — simple, nourishing, and communal.Meals are woven into the rhythm of the days, creating space for conversation, reflection, and are completely covered.

02 - travel

All in-country travel is thoughtfully coordinated to support the flow of the immersion.From airport arrivals to daily movement around Havana, transportation is handled so you can stay present and focused on the experience rather than logistics.

03 - lodging

We stay in locally owned casas particulares that offer comfort, authenticity, and proximity to daily activities.Housing coordination is included so you feel grounded, supported, and at home throughout the journey.

MEET YOUR GUIDE

WHY I LEAD THIS JOURNEY

I’m Musa Starseed — a dance instructor, movement coach, and lifelong student of Afro-Cuban dance and music.I’ve spent years traveling to Cuba, learning directly from musicians, dancers, and cultural educators, and building real relationships within the community. My work is rooted in understanding dance as lived culture — not performance for tourists, but a living language shaped by history, rhythm, and daily life.I’ve been leading cultural immersion trips for years, guiding dancers beyond the flashy surface of Cuba and into experiences that are intimate, respectful, and deeply enriching. These journeys focus on connection — to the music, the people, and the soul of the culture.This immersion is a reflection of my path — and an invitation to walk it with intention, curiosity, and respect.

A LIVED CURRICULUM

WHAT WE STUDY
AND EXPERIENCE IN CUBA

This immersion follows the living history of salsa through music, movement, and community.We study Son, Cha-cha-chá, Mambo, Rumba, Timba and Afro-Cuban rhythm as they are lived — guided by professional Cuban musicians and dancers.Each day includes dance and music classes, live performances, visits to local social dance spaces, cultural neighborhoods, and presentations by Cuban artists.Learning happens in studios, on the streets, in music venues, and in conversation — connecting technique, history, and lived expression.

OUR CUBAN COLLABORATORS

ROOTED IN COMMUNITY
LED BY MASTERS

This immersion is built in collaboration with respected Cuban dance companies, musicians, educators, and cultural organizers.We work directly with groups such as BanRarrá, a renowned company rooted in Afro-Cuban and Haitian traditions, known for powerful expressions of rumba, Afro-Haitian dances, and traditional ceremonial forms.Dance classes and musical study are also guided in partnership with Casa del Son, where son, mambo, and social dance traditions are preserved and passed on by working musicians and dancers.Throughout the journey, we are supported by professional Cuban cultural organizers and heritage educators, ensuring every experience is respectful, informed, and deeply connected to lived tradition.

SPRING CUBAN SOCIAL DANCE WEEKENDER

🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba — April 23–28, 2026Early bird pricing until March 21, 2026.Small group · fully guided · immersive social dance experienceRESERVE WITH DEPOSIT ($600)
Regular Price $1900

$1600

Save $300 off the full investment
Limited to early registrants only.

FALL ROOTS OF SALSA IMMERSION

🇨🇺 Havana, Cuba — November 05–14, 2026Early bird pricing until September 21, 2026.Full Roots of Salsa immersion
Small group · fully guided · cultural exchangeRESERVE WITH DEPOSIT ($600)
Regular Price $2900

$2600

Save $300 off the full investment
Limited to early registrants only.

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free info session

Join this free live info session to explore Roots of Salsa — a small-group dance and culture immersion in Havana.We’ll walk through what the experience is really like, what you’ll study, who it’s for, and how this journey is designed to deepen your connection to salsa through music, movement, and community.You’ll get a clear picture of the itinerary, collaborators, pricing, and how to reserve a spot — with plenty of time for questions.

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If you already feel called to join on of our Roots of Salsa Cuba Immersion, you can reserve your spot now by completing the sign-up form.This form lets us confirm availability, answer any final questions, and walk you through the deposit process.Spots are limited, and completing the form is the first step to securing your place.