Activities in Santiago De Cuba
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Ateneo
Spanish courses, dancing classes and various other specialist activities can be organized at Ateneo, a cultural organization set up in the late 19th century by lawyer Antonio Bravo Correoso. Bank on CUC$5 for two-hour lessons on salsa dancing, percussion or guitar/ tres (a guitar with seven strings and an integral part of son of Carlos Bourbon of Ballet Folklórico Cutumba fame. There are 11 or so teac).
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Casa del Caribe
The portal of all things Santería organizes dance lessons in conga, son and salsa; it's CUC$10 for two hours or CUC$5 for one. Resident staff member Juan Eduardo Castillo can also organize lessons in percussion. Real aficionados can inquire about in-depth courses on Afro-Cuban religions and culture. These guys are experts and they're very flexible.
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Conjunto Folklórico de Oriente
Ask about practice sessions at the studios of the Conjunto Folklórico de Oriente and the Foco Cultural Tumba Francesa at General Banderas. Traditional dancing also takes place at other focos culturales (cultural shows) around town most evenings.
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UniversiTUR
Arranges Spanish courses. Monthly rates for 60-hour courses (three hours a day, five days a week) start at CUC$250.
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Gimnasio Cultura Física
No manicures here! For a wicked workout drop into this gym with its well-pummeled punching bags, rusty old weights and cold showers.
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Cubatur
Cubatur sells all number of excursions, for everything from La Gran Piedra to El Cobre.
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Cuban Rhythm
This organization offers dance lessons and percussion lessons for CUC$12 an hour. Take a look at their excellent website and make arrangements beforehand.
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Casa del Estudiante
Another central option where you can organize singing, dancing or percussion lessons under the auspices of renowned performers. There are 11 or so teachers here and classes start at CUC$8 per hour.
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Barrita de Ron Caney
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Ballet Folklórico Cutumba
Santiago's Folklorico groups are highly inclusive and can organize dance and percussion lessons either in groups or individually. Start with the Cutumba who often perform at Hotel las Américas. Also helpful are Conjunto Folklórico de Oriente.
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Cubatur
Cubatur sells all number of excursions, for everything from La Gran Piedra to El Cobre.
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