Cuban social dance: casino and rueda

Musicologist, dancer and educator Sarah Town joins Rebecca to speak about the history and evolution of Cuban social dance, specifically casino and a particularly intricate and complex style called rueda de casino, danced in a circle. These styles of dance have become a global phenomenon since the 1990s and the rise of timba, and there are many local scenes across the U.S. and around the world.Check out this incredible clip of a rueda de casino group:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZAjkXAhlXUSongs played:Las Alturas de SimpsonRock Around the Clock, Bill Haley & His CometsAbre Que Voy, Gonzalo Grau y La Clave SecretaEsa Soy Yo, Elito Revé y Su CharangónPara Bailar Casino, Adalbero Álvarez y Su SonLa Bailarina, Habana D' PrimeraSend us Fan MailSupport the showYou can support this independently produced podcast by becoming a monthly subscriber - even $3/month helps!If you like this podcast, please hit "Follow" and give us a 5-star rating on Apple PodcastsFind The Clave Chronicles on Instagram, Facebook, & Threads @clavechronicleshttps://theclavechronicles.buzzsprout.comIntro and outro music: "Bengo Latino," Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions