Cuban Folklore
Kids & Youth Program
Come dance with us on the way to the Cuban Pavilion..
Dance World is delighted to offer our Cuban Folklore Youth and Kids Program, with the support from the Friends of the Cuban Arts Association, where we are able to offer an opportunity to our kids and youth to explore the enchanting world of Cuban music, rhythms and sound.
Through expert instruction, our students will learn about distinct Cuban rhythms, dance forms, music styles and legends that are deeply rooted in Afro-Cuban heritage, with the opportunity to perform during the week of Folklorama’s Cuban Pavilion happening August 4-10, 2024.
Program Information
OPEN HOUSE:
Saturday March 30 at 11:30am
This open house will serve as an information session for any parents with questions regarding this program. We invite you to come out with your children, to meet the teachers and to get a better understanding on what to expect during your child’s time participating in our Cuban Folklore kids and youth program.
Classes:
Saturdays | April 6 - June 29 | 13 Classes
++ 11:00am - 11:45am* for Children 5 years and Under
++ 11:30am - 12:30pm for Children 6 years and Up
*from 11:30am-11:45am, children 5 years and younger will join older kids for warm up
Mondays | July 8 - July 29 | 4 Classes
++ 6:00pm - 6:45pm* for Children 5 years and Under
++ 6:30pm - 7:30pm for Children 6 years and Up
*from 6:30pm-6:45pm, children 5 years and younger will join older kids for warm up
**NOTE: As time winds down closer to the Cuban Pavilion week, extra practices and full tech rehearsal will be communicated in advance
Class Categories:
Level 1 and Level 2 (this will be determined upon first day assessment class)
Instructors:
Caridad Quesada and Caridad Fernández
Assistant Instructors:
Shayla Pino and Cassandra Magri
DIRECTORS OF DANCE WORLD
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Harold Rancano
Co-Director
Born in Cuba, Harold moved to Winnipeg in 2008. From there he shortly met Regan Hirose and they soon began their journey becoming 9x World Bachata Champions and well renowned international judges. Harold enjoys sharing his passion and knowledge through teaching classes every week, and has been the Cuban Pavilion entertainment chair since 2010.
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Regan Hirose
Co-Director
Born and raised in Canada, Regan discovered Latin dance in the early 2000s in which she soon met Harold and they began their partnership becoming 9x World Bachata Cabaret Champions and international judges. Since then, they have built their dance school in Winnipeg with increasing new students and programs offered throughout the year. She has co-directed the Cuban Pavilion alongside Harold Rancano.
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Krystalynn Baldon
Operations Manager
Dancing with Harold and Regan since 2017, Krystalynn joined the Dance World team in 2019 helping manage the quickly growing dance school and organizing all the events happening around the city. She helps manage daily operations and communications and is always willing to assist any students or parents with questions or concerns.
Please select which
registration for your child below..
Regular Registration
FCA Members Registration
Studio Location
460 Main Street - Ted Motyka Dance Studio
Located at the corner of McDermot and Main Street
Go through parking lot with entrance through back PINK doors
Studio Rules:
Upon entrance, outdoor shoes must be removed and placed on shoe racks provided
Refrain from touching studio mirrors at any time
Children are not to run around studio, unless instructed by teachers during class
