Experience the Fusion of Cuban Rueda de Casino
and African-Inspired Dance
Afri-K-Sineras Dance Ensemble (pronounced AfriKasineras) is an innovative Los Angeles-based all-female dance ensemble known for their unique blend of African and Latin Dance. The ensemble's name is derived from the words Africa and Casinera. A Casinera is a female who dances Cuban style salsa known as "casino."
Although the starting point for our workshops and performances is the traditional dance of Cuba called “Rueda de Casino”, our performances also incorporate movements of dances from throughout the African diaspora. The array of styles that we perform include: Traditional West African Dance, AfroCuban, Samba, Cumbia, Tambor, Stepping, Black vernacular dances such as the Lindy Hop as well as fusions of the genres.
Afri-K-Sineras was conceptualized in 2008 by popular Los Angeles Rueda de Casino Instructor Patricia Martinez. Visit the Past Appearances section of this website to see just some of the events for which we have performed.
We pride ourselves on being a group that "edutains" as we perform. Not only do we entertain by providing a visual feast, but our pieces add an element of educational quality.
Although the starting point for our workshops and performances is the traditional dance of Cuba called “Rueda de Casino”, our performances also incorporate movements of dances from throughout the African diaspora. The array of styles that we perform include: Traditional West African Dance, AfroCuban, Samba, Cumbia, Tambor, Stepping, Black vernacular dances such as the Lindy Hop as well as fusions of the genres.
Afri-K-Sineras was conceptualized in 2008 by popular Los Angeles Rueda de Casino Instructor Patricia Martinez. Visit the Past Appearances section of this website to see just some of the events for which we have performed.
We pride ourselves on being a group that "edutains" as we perform. Not only do we entertain by providing a visual feast, but our pieces add an element of educational quality.
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Thank you for visiting this website and we look forward to getting in touch!
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