FEATURING
Steven Messina
Steven Messina
Steven Messina
Steven Messina has been dancing since childhood, and teaches Cuban Salsa/Rueda, Kizomba/Semba, Afro-Cuban folkloric and Bachata.
“That is just the function of the salsa community itself when someone comes around everyone is connected, it is an instant social circle whatever the size.”
Clara Nieto
Steven Messina
Steven Messina
Clara is a Cuban dancer and Coach with 9 years of professional experience, and was the lead dancer for Sabor DKY in Santiago de Cuba.
"I believe that dance unites, transforms lives and allows us to be an authentic version of ourselves."
TIMBALIVE
Steven Messina
Paul Cassens
One of the most popular Cuban music bands performing today. They offer a blend of different rhythms from around the world coupled with sophisticated production techniques and a spectacular live show.
Paul Cassens
Steven Messina
Paul Cassens
DJ No Request
Rueda de Casino de Asheville
DJ No Request
DJ No Request has been djing for several years, music was and still is an intrigue part of his life. He first started dancing Casino in 2005 with Salsatlanta and still shares his enthusiasm with his students at Emory University.
DJ Cokie
Rueda de Casino de Asheville
DJ No Request
Cokie is an up-and-coming DJ based in North Carolina who plays a variety of Latin dance music including timba, salsa, bachata, merengue, and more. She is known for bringing to the forefront traditional sounds that are often left out despite being fundamental to the way we dance today. While she may be known for highlighting traditional rhythms, she is not afraid to cross traditional lines in Latin dancing. Cokie is one of the only lady DJs and leads in her local dance scene where you can catch her moving to a variety of music.
Rueda de Casino de Asheville
Rueda de Casino de Asheville
Rueda de Casino de Asheville
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY 5.26
- LaZoom Tour for early bird registrants
5:30 - 8:30
76 Biltmore Ave. 28801
- Pre-Party at The Elephant Door with DJ No Request and Food trucks
8:00 - 12:00
126 Swannanoa River Rd. 28805
SATURDAY 5.27 - Downtown Asheville
All Saturday workshops will be at Pack Square Park or Club Eleven (depending on weather)
1 South Pack Square, 28801 OR 11 Grove St., 28801
- Son workshop - Steven & Clara
10:00 - 11:00 AM
- Beginner Rueda Bootcamp
10:00 - 12:30
- Rumba into Rueda Workshop - Steven & Clara
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch Downtown
- Afternoon Rueda Exchange - led by Paul Cassens
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
- Dance Social at Club Eleven on Grove with DJ Cokie
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
SUNDAY 5.28 - Head to Nature
All Sunday daytime workshops will be in the same place TBD
- Afro Cuban Workshop - Steven & Clara
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
- Cacao Ceremony
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 - 2:00 PM Lunch on grounds
- Afternoon Rueda Exchange - led by Paul Cassens
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Free Time - Walk in the Woods
- Social with Timbalive at The Grey Eagle
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
185 Clingman Ave. 28801
MONDAY 5.29 - River Arts District
- Sound Bath -TBD
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Brunch
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ACCOMODATIONS
HOTELS
Casa Soul had reserved a block of rooms for a discounted rate at the Crown Plaza Hotel in downtown Asheville. The group rate is no longer available at his time. Please text Kenna Sommer at 828-713-2885 for hotel questions.
Asheville is a popular tourist destination and there are many hotels and vacation rentals that you can book through the standard websites -- Expedia, Travelocity, Airbnb, and VRBO.
BUDGET OPTIONS
If you're open to staying at the homes of Asheville dancers, many folks are offering to host. Reach out to Kristen at 828-772-0762 to be added to the WhatsApp group, either as a visitor or a host.