Weekend Intensive · Cuban Salsa
Round Trip to Cuba
with
Wilmer & Maria
Weekend Intensive · Cuban Salsa
with
Wilmer & Maria
About this intensive
Six classes. Two days. One deep dive into the soul of Cuban dance.
This weekend intensive takes you through the full spectrum of Cuban movement — from the grounded rhythms of Son Cubano to the electric energy of Afrotimba Fusión. Guided by Wilmer & Maria, one of the most respected Cuban Salsa duos on the international stage, every session builds on the last.
Hosted at Studio Art Deco inside Shoonya Dance Centre, Ghent's home of world dance. Cap the weekend with a social dance party Saturday evening from 21:00.
All levels of Cuban Salsa experience welcome — from social dancer to advanced. Partner required at registration.The weekend
Each class is 60 minutes with a 15-minute break between sessions.
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Cuba · Italy · The world's biggest Salsa stages
Wilmer & Maria are a unique and iconic dance duo in the Salsa world, combining their training in Afro-rumba, ballet, contemporary and Cuban folk dances — both graduating from Cuban dance academies. They moved from Cuba to Italy in 2002, which propelled them forward as one of the best Cuban Salsa artist duos and put them on stage at some of the biggest salsa festivals in the world. From Cuban Salsa routines and Cuban folk dance (orishas) to Afro-contemporary performances, they do it all.
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Wilmer & Maria — Round Trip to Cuba, Shoonya Dance Centre Ghent
Why this weekend is different
Pricing & passes
Full Weekend Pass
Both days. All six masterclasses. Access to the Saturday evening social night.
Day Pass
Can't make the full weekend? Join us for one day and still take all three sessions.
Social Night only
Not joining the workshops? The Saturday social dance party is open to all. Book in advance to guarantee your spot — limited spots also available at the door.
Ready to dance?
Early bird has closed. Weekend passes and day passes are available now, subject to capacity.
Partner registration required
Register together with your dance partner — one leader and one follower — so the room stays balanced for everyone.
No partner yet? Find one on the Shoonya Dance Forum →
Questions? Contact us
Common questions
A 2-day Cuban Salsa weekend intensive at Shoonya Dance Centre in Ghent, Belgium, taking place on 23–24 January 2027. Taught by internationally acclaimed duo Wilmer & Maria, it covers six 60-minute masterclasses across Afrocuban, Rumba Cubana, Son Cubano, Salsa Cubana, Timba Cubana and Afrotimba Fusión.
This weekend is open to all levels of Cuban Salsa experience, from social dancer to advanced — but it's not a beginner-dance introduction, so prior Cuban Salsa experience is required. A partner is required at registration.
Yes — partner registration is required. Please register together with your dance partner, one leader and one follower. We keep this compulsory to protect the balance in the room: without it, workshops fill up with many followers and too few leaders, which limits practice and rotations for everyone. Each person still needs their own Shoonya ID. Looking for a partner? Join the Shoonya Dance Forum →
Wilmer & Maria are a Cuban dance duo who trained at Cuban dance academies in Afro-rumba, ballet, contemporary and folk dances. They moved from Cuba to Italy in 2002 and have since performed at the world's largest Salsa congresses. Their repertoire spans Cuban Salsa, Cuban folk dance (orishas) and Afro-contemporary performance.
The current full weekend pass is €130 and includes the Saturday social night. Day passes are €75 and are available now subject to capacity.
After the three Saturday masterclasses, Shoonya hosts a free social dance floor from 21:00. Weekend pass holders are included. Non-workshop attendees can book in advance for €10 — limited spots also available at the door from 21:00.
Yes — day passes at €75 each are available now, subject to remaining availability. If you want to guarantee your spot for both days, the full weekend pass is the right choice.
Studio Art Deco — 1st floor — inside Shoonya Dance Centre at Stapelplein 41, 9000 Ghent, Belgium. The studio is Shoonya's largest and best-equipped room. More info at shoonyadance.com.
Comfortable clothing you can move in. Bring dance shoes for the salsa and son masterclasses — the Afro-Cuban sessions are danced barefoot or in socks. Bring a water bottle.
Everyone who registers needs a Shoonya ID — including your dance partner, as partner registration is required. Don't have one yet? Create your Shoonya ID here first, then use the Register button on this page. For questions, contact us.