La Clave Cubana Salsa

I highly recommend La Clave Cubana's casino, rudea de casino, and bachata courses as well as their styling and Afro-Cuban workshops. Reinier, Daniela, and all of the instructors create the most welcoming dance community. Their instruction is in English and Spanish. Their performance teams are spectacular and they throw an amazing party!

Great salsa/latin dance lessons, awesome parties, friendly partners to dance with and my first trip to Cuba all from one place: La Clava Cubana Salsa.

I recently had the pleasure of attending La Clave Cubana salsa studio, led by the incredibly talented Reinier and Daniella, and I must say it was an unforgettable experience. The first thing that caught my attention was their emphasis on teaching original Cuban salsa. This is where the dance truly comes from, and you can feel the authenticity in every step. The atmosphere they've created is special, amazing, and uniquely Cuban.

Reinier and Daniella's love for teaching salsa shines through in their greatly structured step-by-step lessons. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced dancer, they know how to guide you to success. The way they break down each step makes the learning process a breeze.

What's even more astonishing is that this top-quality instruction comes at a very affordable price, especially when compared to other studios in the Seattle area. It's evident that they're committed to making salsa accessible to everyone.

Last but not least, the vibe at La Clave Cubana is just amazing. The community there is warm, welcoming, and filled with friendly faces. I've made a lot of new friends and feel like I've been introduced to a vibrant and engaging community right here in Seattle.

I wholeheartedly recommend La Clave Cubana to anyone looking to dive into the world of salsa. With Reinier and Daniella leading the way, you're sure to have an exhilarating and enriching experience!

The Seattle Cuban Dance Fest 2023 was truly an amazing and unique experience. Reinier Valdes and Daniela Gallardo, the host, were very attentive, friendly, and wonderful. All maestros were incredibly talented top notch teachers. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Thank you!

I've been taking Cuban dance lessons (mostly Rueda de Casino) from Reiner and Daniela for the last two years. I've enjoyed every minute! They are professional and they challenge their students while keeping lessons light and fun. They've helped to create a wonderful community of salseros!

I only wish I had more time to attend classes and socials. The opportunity is there to dive in....there are multiple classes every week, plus meet-ups at bars, clubs, restaurants, and outdoor venues to practice rueda and salsa.

Reinier and Daniela also host an annual Cuban dance fest that is the best! It's usually in early July...I couldn't go this year, but I went in 2002 and it was phenomenal...with top instructors from around the country! I highly recommend their regular classes, the dance festival, and any workshops they host.

I thought the Seattle Cuban Festival was amazing, well-organized and so much fun! The teachers were fabulous and I loved the variety of classes. I grew in my dancing skills and understanding of the dance genres. Being on campus was great. Housing, food and classes were all easy walking distance. The teachers and attendees were all friendly and welcoming. I felt very comfortable. Thanks so much. It was a transcendent experience. I'm already looking forward to next year.

I highly recommend La Clave Cubana! I have done classes with Daniela and Rey and learned so much. They are each highly skilled dancers with a wide breadth of knowledge with respect to Cuban dances and are above all patient, encouraging and effective teachers. Furthermore, they just know how to create a really fun environment in which to learn. Great for dance newbies or seasoned latin dancers looking to add some depth and flavor to their dancing.

Reinier and Daniela Valdes are excellent instructors who really know how to teach, not just dance. Steps are introduced gradually working up to the complete routine. Even beginning dancers feel comfortable. I dance much better after every class. Their Seattle Cuban Dance Festival in July was the highlight of the year with excellent visiting dancing stars teaching and performing. The music and dancing at the fabulous Club Sur each night were very memorable. I highly recommend them!