The Movewise Weekender
THE MOVEWISE WEEKENDER | July 17–18, 2026
Two days of rhythm, cultural immersion, live performance, community connection, and Afro-Cuban training with Cuban artist Yusniel Garcia.
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Friday | Community Kickoff
7:00–10:00 PM | Ticket: $45
Kick off the weekend with an evening of music, movement, culture, and community. Through the Roots & Rhythms Workshop, live performances, and a welcome social, participants will experience the traditions that shape Cuban dance while connecting with fellow dancers and artists.
What’s Included:
7PM Roots & Rhythms Workshop
9PM Yusniel Garcia Presentation & Team Performances
9:30PM Welcome Social
What You’ll Experience:
• Traditional Afro-Cuban songs and call-and-response singing
• Applied rhythm through percussion and body percussion
• Musicality training
• Cultural context and community connection
No prior music or dance experience required.
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Saturday | Afro-Cuban Immersion
11:00 AM–6:00 PM | Ticket: $129
Optional Community Lunch Add-On: $15
Spend the day exploring Afro-Cuban movement, history, music, and cultural traditions through an immersive training led by Yusniel Garcia.
What’s Included:
• Afro-Cuban Contemporary
• Rumba Guaguancó & Columbia
• Community Lunch & History Discussion
• Yoruba Orisha Movement
Schedule:
11:00 AM — Afro-Cuban Contemporary
12:00 PM — Rumba Guaguancó & Columbia
2:00 PM — Community Lunch & History of Africa in Cuba Discussion
3:00 PM — Yoruba Orisha Movement
6:00 PM — Immersion Concludes
Open to dancers, movement practitioners, and curious learners of all experience levels.
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Pass Options
⭐ Full Weekender Pass (Friday + Saturday) — $169
🎶 Friday Community Kickoff — $45
🎶 Welcome Social Only — $20
🔥 Saturday Afro-Cuban Immersion — $129
All events take place at Studio K Dance & Fitness in San Diego, California.
