This Cuban style salsa is danced with a partner, and pairs are arranged in a circle. When it's called out, everyone passes partners and keeps dancing. Casino is danced to Timba. a Cuban style of salsa with African influences. The classes will be beginner level, but please be confident with the fundamentals of salsa, especially the cross body lead. Classes are very active and fun. Feel free to wear sneakers or gym shoes to class.
Parrish just moved to California from Portland in 2010 to attend graduate school. He is very excited to join the Jsmooth team and bring Casino de Rueda, Cuban style Salsa to South bay. Parrish started social dancing during high school, and learned salsa during university. He started teaching part time 7 years ago. Since then he's traveled a lot, and taught salsa classes in Tokyo, Seoul, Guadalajara, and Portland. In the last five years Parrish has focused on Rueda de Casino, a Cuban style of salsa danced in a circle.
His training includes two years with Rogue Element, and two years with Rumbanana, both in Oregon. He prefers dancing for fun over performance or competition, and hopes to have a lot of fun in South bay.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month
Casino de Rueda
The Miraido Studio
550 North 6th St.
San Jose, CA
Cost: $5
http://www.jsmoothsalsa.com/tuesdays.html
http://www.jsmoothsalsa.com/our-instructors/parrish-danforth.html
