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Dance Stories: The Rise of Timba, and Resurgence of Rueda de Casino

SC 219: Friends Hall

Sponsored by the Culture Club Cuban dance rhythms reflect a mix of styles including Son, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha and Rumba. These rhythmic dance styles are the foundation of Rueda de Casino, a circle dance in which a leader calls out different movements or steps. The dance became popular during the 1950s. In years, rueda […]