Cuban Fusion - Wellington Salsa

Cuban Fusion – Wellington Salsa is a prominent dance company and dance school based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is known for its specialisation in Cuban salsa and various Afro-Cuban dance styles. The company is led by Rafael Ferrer Noel, a highly skilled Cuban dancer and choreographer, who also sings and plays percussion in several Wellington-based bands.

Cuban Fusion offers a wide range of classes for beginners, improvers, and intermediate/advanced dancers. The classes cover Cuban salsa, as well as other Afro-Cuban dance styles such as Rumba, Son, Mambo, Cha Cha Ch, and Reggaetn. The company also provides ladies' styling classes taught by Niki B. and Cuban salsa classes in Raumati taught by Rogelio.

In addition to regular classes, Cuban Fusion organises numerous free dance and music events. One of their popular events is the free monthly Sunday Salsa Lesson/Session at The Cross, where participants can learn salsa and enjoy social dancing. They also organise the Salsa @ Sunset Summer Series, held on the waterfront, which attracts a large crowd.

The company's co-founder and managing director, Rosina van der Aa, has been dancing salsa for over 20 years. Together with Rafael, she has been actively involved in promoting Cuban-style salsa in Wellington and providing high-quality dance education to the community.

To stay updated with Cuban Fusion's events and activities, individuals are encouraged to join The CubanFusion Social Club and subscribe to CubanFusion events on Facebook. The company's website also provides comprehensive information about their dance and percussion classes, performances, and live music.

For inquiries and registration for classes, individuals can fill out the form on the website or contact Cuban Fusion directly via phone or email. The company emphasises the importance of online registration and full pre-payment for all classes at all locations.

Cuban Fusion – Wellington Salsa is dedicated to fostering a vibrant dance community in Wellington and providing opportunities for dancers of all levels to learn and enjoy Cuban salsa and Afro-Cuban dance styles. With their highly experienced instructors and a diverse range of classes and events, Cuban Fusion aims to inspire and promote the joy of dancing within the local community.