When Karlos came to Canada in 2003 from Cuba, he brought with him his country’s love and passion for music and dance, salsa in particular and especially the unique dance form known as “Rueda de Casino.”

Karlos explains, “Rueda de Casino is a group dance. Followers are passed in a circle, from one leader to the next, in time with salsa music. There is a great sense of joy and achievement performing Cuban Salsa moves within a Rueda!”

Karlos formed the Estilo Cubano Dance Team in 2006. There are over 10 members, all talented in their own right in Cuban Salsa. Most of the male members originate from Cuba.  Estilo Cubano Dance Team is very fortunate in that, in addition to Karlos, two other male members - Julio Montero and Michael Gabriel Rosen - also teach Cuban Salsa. The female members originate from around the globe ... Canada, Iran, Russia, Spain and the Ukraine.

Every Monday, for at least two hours (more often before upcoming performances), one can find the team practicing. But any dance floor affords that opportunity so it is not unusual to find team members on Friday and Saturday nights trying Karlos' latest choreography at one of Vancouver's salsa venues.

Estilo Cubano has become well known for their lively and highly entertaining performances. Their most recent appearances include the Annual BC Cancer Agency Fundraiser, Trout Lake's Latin Festival, Canada Day Celebrations, Salsa Night at the Atlantis Club, Latin Night at the Polish Community Centre and numerous events at restaurants in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Estilo Cubano also performs at private engagements.

To book Estilo Cubano, email: estilocubano@gmail.com