- Dennis Richards
My dance background is varied and began at my mother’s side as she cooked or did the dishes. I have danced all my life but I began studying Salsa in 1996 in Buenos Aires and continued in the same vain in Seattle. In 2000, a chance trip to Cuba, prompted me to begin studying various Cuban forms of dance such as Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Son, Casino, and Rueda de Casino. Casino dancing is a circular dance which has elements of Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Danzon, Son, and Mambo within its varied nature. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0grwK8C_Wko
Rueda de Casino is a multiple-partner dance which is practiced in a circle. This style of dancing is growing in popularity no doubt due to its fun, light hearted and creative nature.
My style of teaching is designed to help students become better dancers. To that end, the various exercises that we do in classes provide students a better understanding of their body mechanics and how they relate to dance. I also strive to provide an introductory platform to the varied music and dances that hail from the beautiful island of Cuba.
Come and stretch your limbs and your mind and experience the fun of Cuban dance!
