Photo credit to Cerulean Wine Bar, Portland (ceruleanwine.com)
Rueda & Casino at Cerulean Wine bar
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, this event is postponed until further notice. Stay safe, everyone!
Sunday evening Timba returns - same second Sunday of the month, and at the same time; but at a new location!
Cerulean Wine Bar is graciously helping host this event, which now includes:
A robust wine list
Snacks (here's the link for their wine list and snacks menu - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kK8PDckMsb9PaP6S66LU7itTK4QUmBfq)
Non-alcoholic drinks, just in case
Nearby establishments for a full meal before or after you're done dancing
The awesome Timba you've come to expect from Rob
Located a few blocks away from Rose City Studio (home of Casino Fridays)!
This is still an all-ages event. You will be carded for alcohol purchases if necessary.
As usual, "I don't mess around when it comes to playing Timba." - Rob
Cerulean Wine Bar is graciously helping host this event, which now includes:
A robust wine list
Snacks (here's the link for their wine list and snacks menu - https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kK8PDckMsb9PaP6S66LU7itTK4QUmBfq)
Non-alcoholic drinks, just in case
Nearby establishments for a full meal before or after you're done dancing
The awesome Timba you've come to expect from Rob
Located a few blocks away from Rose City Studio (home of Casino Fridays)!
This is still an all-ages event. You will be carded for alcohol purchases if necessary.
As usual, "I don't mess around when it comes to playing Timba." - Rob
"The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step; the left foot for the leads, the right foot for the follows."
Starting his training in Casino (Cuban-style partner dance) in September 2005 in the Bay Area, Rob is an original member of Salsa Vale Todo in San Francisco, CA; starting in 2007, and parting ways with the group in 2011.
Often described as having "super clean" and "flawless" technique, Rob is thoroughly well-versed in calling and choreographing Ruedas (the group form of Casino), as shown in recent performances - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_RDJo-HrOA
However, Rob's true strength is his mastery of partnering technique, angles, handwork, and footwork to make social dancing enjoyable for follows as well as leads.
Relocated to Portland in April 2012, Rob is eager to share his knowledge of Casino with the Pacific Northwest. He is thrilled to join a community of dancers he highly respects and has a long-standing friendship with.
Need a more detailed introduction to Casino? Check out Rob's blog post! https://www.vmacpdx.com/blog/casino-is-not-salsa-an-introduction-to-cuban-style-partner-dancing
Often described as having "super clean" and "flawless" technique, Rob is thoroughly well-versed in calling and choreographing Ruedas (the group form of Casino), as shown in recent performances - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_RDJo-HrOA
However, Rob's true strength is his mastery of partnering technique, angles, handwork, and footwork to make social dancing enjoyable for follows as well as leads.
Relocated to Portland in April 2012, Rob is eager to share his knowledge of Casino with the Pacific Northwest. He is thrilled to join a community of dancers he highly respects and has a long-standing friendship with.
Need a more detailed introduction to Casino? Check out Rob's blog post! https://www.vmacpdx.com/blog/casino-is-not-salsa-an-introduction-to-cuban-style-partner-dancing
Rob is the best Casino salsa instructor in Portland. I've taken lessons with most of the salsa teachers in Portland, and while they all have their various strengths, Rob is the complete package. His expertise is in teaching, as well as in being a wonderful dancer. His teaching method is based on having the student learn consistent fundamentals of the dance style that are applicable from the most basic moves to the most advanced, and are consistent whether dancing with a partner or in a Rueda. His thorough understanding of the dance allows him to quickly diagnose any problems students are having with basic aspects of their dancing or with specific moves or techniques and then work with the student to correct/improve those elements of their dancing. Plus his classes are always a lot of fun!
-Joel S.
End of the first measure of Setenta.
“Robert is a talented and focused individual. When he sets his mind to mastering something, he succeeds. His drive is one of his greatest qualities, as well as his impeccable attention to detail.”
- Allison Hickey, Co-Director of Timbadelic, San Francisco, CA |
“Robert is fastidious with attention to detail, responsible and very professional, as well as a perfectionist in his skills while exhibiting a joy and generosity of spirit.”
- Lucia Miller, MPT |
In the middle of Guanabo.
"... Employers and collaborators with the opportunity to work with Robert will benefit from his hard work, loyalty, ability to manage under pressure, and fantastic sense of humor."
- Sonya M. Haggett, Counselor II, East Bay Community Recovery Project |
