Rueda Around the World

Salsa Rueda/Casino in Canada
Salsa casino is very popular in Canada. Our friends to the north often have awesome concerts featuring all the top Timba bands. 2009 also marked the first Cubamemucho held in North America - in Edmonton! If you find yourself in Canada, please check out the studios/links below to find great places to dance! Also, be sure to let them know you found them through SAOCO. Want to be listed on this site? Send our webmaster an email and she will send you the appropriate form.

Rueda Around the World > North America > Canada

Calgary

Havana Cuban Dance Studio*
Website: http://www.havanacubandancestudio.com/
Contact: Marcus Ravelo
Marcus is a featured teacher at the Salsa Rueda Festival in San Francisco. He is a skilled dancer and great teacher. If you're in Calgary, look him up!

Edmonton

SalsAddiction
Website: www.salsaddiction.com
Contact: Usukuma Ekuere / Daiana Moy Sanchez
Lessons offered: Cuban Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Rueda de Casino: Levels 1, 2 and 3

Dance Club
On The Rocks
Website: http://www.ontherocksedmonton.com/
Rueda de Casino and Cuban Music can be found every Thursday at On The Rocks (Jasper and 118 Street)

Toronto

Cuba in Toronto
Website: http://cubaintoronto.com/
Toronto is a hot bed of Cuban dance and music in Canada. If you plan on being in the city, check out this website for all the latest information on clubs, concerts, and dancing!

AfroLatino Dance Company
Website: http://www.afrolatinodc.com/

Vancouver

Cuba Baila!*
Website: http://www.dancerueda.com/
Contact: Ramses
For all of the info on Vancouver, contact Ramses. He is the organizer for Cuba Baila! held each year in Vancouver! If you are planning a trip, please let him know and he will give you the latest on what is happening in casino dancing in Vancouver.