Performance Salsa Rueda 7 Weeks Series with Gordon Walker. In-person
May 2, 2025, @ 6:45 pm - June 13, 2025, @ 7:45 pm HST
In-person
7 weeks series
May 2 – June 13, 2025
Fridays, 6:45 – 7:45 pm
Price: $145
Step into the rhythm and shine on stage with our Salsa Rueda Performance Series!
If you love dancing joyfully—especially with others—this series is for you. Salsa Rueda invites you into a lively, high-energy dance experience where multiple couples form a circle (or “rueda,” meaning wheel) and follow the calls of a leader who guides the group through exciting combinations. You’ll find yourself switching partners, dancing in sync with the group, and riding the infectious wave of Cuban rhythm.
Salsa Rueda de Casino was born in Cuba in the 1950s and brings together the dynamic energy of Latin music with the social structure of group dances like square or contra dancing. It also incorporates rich elements from other Cuban styles such as Guaguancó, Rumba, and Yuka.
Throughout this performance series, you’ll dive into the history, rhythm, and movement of Salsa Rueda. You’ll learn key calls and combinations, hand signals, musical timing, and the joy of dancing in unison with a group.
Most importantly, this is your chance to perform! By joining this series, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase what you’ve learned at the Pan Pacific Festival during the weekend of June 14-15. Step into the spotlight, connect with community, and celebrate the joy of dance.
Gordon Walker - Rueda 808
Born in Jamaica, Gordon can’t recall a time when he wasn’t dancing! His salsa journey began in 2014. Prior to salsa, Gordon dedicated 12 years to the art of capoeira, where he honed his sense of movement and physical expression.
In 2019, Gordon found himself in the role of a salsa instructor, a twist that has allowed him to share his insights and passion for dance. He has taught Salsa Casino and Rueda de Casino at the University of Hawaii at Manoa through the Salsa Dancing at UHM RIO since 2019. Gordon is also a graduate student in Oceanography at the university.
Rueda808 is Gordon’s Cuban salsa performance dance group based in Honolulu. They specialize in Salsa Rueda de Casino. This group takes pride in the cultural diversity, ethnicities, and backgrounds of its members, who include students, professors, healthcare professionals, and other community members. They love dancing in a wheel formation, getting to know the whole group. Rueda808 dancers are passionate about dancing with aloha a dance form that comes from another island culture!
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