Guest Workshop Series

Afro-Cuban Workshop 

Afro-Cuban Dance Workshop with Anailys

Feel the root. Honor the rhythm. Connect with your body.

We are thrilled to welcome Anailys Yera Pérez to Seattle to teach Afro-Cuban Dance Workshops. Anailys is an international dancer and teacher celebrated for her powerful interpretation of Afro-Cuban rhythms.

This Afro-Cuban workshop is designed to immerse you in the energy, meaning, and expressive power of Afro-Cuban dance. You’ll learn essential movements rooted in Yoruba, Congo, Arará, and other cultural traditions — exploring their spiritual and historical context through movement.

In this workshop, you will:

  • Connect with traditional rhythms and chants from Afro-Cuban culture

  • Learn signature movements inspired by different orishas (deities of the Afro-Cuban pantheon)

  • Work on technique, isolation, strength, and flow

  • Develop deeper body awareness and artistic expression

  • Engage in guided improvisation, energy work, and Afro-Cuban musicality

Open to all levels — no previous experience in Afro dance required, just curiosity, respect, and a willingness to learn.

Date: June 14, 2025

Time: Saturday 1:00pm-3:00pm (120min)

Pricing: $50 Early-Bird (End June 1) | $60 Door; NO Class-Pass

  • ⁠Drop-In Friendly.

  • ⁠Open Level.

  • Advanced Registration Recommended.

About the Instructor:
BIO 

Anailys is a graduate of the National School of Dance of Cuba, Anailys specialized in Cuban Folkloric Dances and Modern Dance, building an impressive international career as a dancer, choreographer, and educator. Her versatility and mastery have taken her to perform and teach across Cuba, Russia, Moldova, Spain, Mexico, and currently, the U.S.

Career Highlights:

  • Dancer for the Cuban Television Ballet, soloist with Tendencia Habana, and member of Habana Queens

  • Specialist in Afro, Rumba, Cuban Salsa, Bachata Fusion, Contemporary, Samba, Reggaetón, Lady Style, and Kizomba

  • Taught at top schools including Alter Motion, Paparumba Moviments, ISM, and Aché Candela

  • Guest artist and judge at major international festivals such as Cubanéame, Dancing in the Cave, Azúcar Fest, and Multiversus League