Esquina Tango presents
Social Cubano
Every 3rd Saturday of the month
Next one: Saturday, May 17th
Evening itinerary includes
Special Casino & Rueda Workshops with Legendary
Reinier “El Animal” Fernandez
7:00pm – 8:00pm Class #1 Casino Basics footwork & partnerwork (All Levels)
8:15pm – 9:15pm Class #2 Rueda de Casino (All Levels)
9:30 pm – 1:00am Social with Guest DJ BigJ playing the best Salsa, Timba, Bachata and more surprises.
Cuban Socials are a monthly affair at Esquina Tango! Event welcomes all styles and levels! Dress up or come as you will! Join us for a great night of learning and dancing! Event is BYOB
No partner needed
But wait, there are more workshops on Sunday….
Sunday, May 18th
2:00pm – 3:00pm Class #3 Casino footwork & partnerwork (Int. Level)
3:15pm – 4:15pm Class #4 Rueda de Casino (Int./Advance Level)
Location: Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St, Austin TX 78702
Per class $27 general / $25 Esquina Member / All 4 classes General (includes Cuban Social) $103 / All 4 classes Esquina Member (includes Cuban Social) $95 / Both Saturday classes + Social $64
Sign up in advance or at the door! Early bird discount: $5 off full package till May 12th
Save time and get your tickets below. Please note platform fee is optional and adjustable
About the Reinier Fernández: Reinier “El Animal” is a distinguished Cuban dancer, instructor, and choreographer specializing in his country’s popular and folkloric dances. Since relocating to Mexico City in 2002, he has dedicated over two decades to promoting Cuban culture through dance. He is the founder and general director of the dance academy CMV con Ritmo, established in 2014, and co-founder of the Salsa Casino Mayan Congress, an international congress held annually in Cancún since 2010.
Throughout his career, Reinier has conducted workshops and participated in dance congresses across countries such as Germany, Canada, the United States, Venezuela, Mexico, and Cuba. His company has garnered multiple accolades in national and international competitions, solidifying its status as one of the most influential groups in the Cuban casino and popular dance scene in Mexico.
In addition to his work with CMV con Ritmo, Reinier has served as a professor of Art and Culture at Universidad Anáhuac in Mexico City and co-director of community projects like Family Project. His teaching approach is characterized by creativity, leadership, and the ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and enriching environment.
For more information about his classes and projects, you can visit his Facebook page: CMV con Ritmo Escuela de Baile, his YouTube channel: Reinier Fernández or Instagram page