salsanor rueda congress 2027
PRE CONGRESS PROGRAMME
For the PRE-Congress at the next SalsaNor Rueda Congress, and its´ 25year Anniversary, you are in for a treat!
No less than 3 Cuban, top dance teachers are amongst the PRE-Congress teachers. We proudly present Santiago ALL STARS director Jorge Luna Roque, and Paris-based, Cuban dance couple Manolo & Lorenys. They are teaching the PRE-Congress together with one of our All-Time-Favorite Rueda instructors, Sassan.
Great topics for all levels. Smaller groups for better learning. Register when signing up for the pass or later (due to availability).
PROGRAM
12:00-13:30 Registration
13:45 Warm-up, all groups
14:00 Pre-Congress, 3 groups
16:30 Sum-Up, all groups
17:00 End Pre-congress
Choose between the following topics and levels for the
pre-congress sessions
JORGE LUNA ROQUE – LEVEL 4 (advanced level)
Rueda topic: Dinamica ALL STARS Rueda
Join Santiago All Stars director and creative mastermind Jorge Luna Roque for an inspiring Pre-Congress workshop!
In this special Pre-Congress workshop, Jorge introduces Dinamica ALL STARS Rueda—a powerful concept that blends dynamic movement, high energy, shifting rhythms, and strong group cohesion. You will work on Rueda de Casino through a unique fusion of power and fluidity, focusing on clean, visually striking figures and tight synchronization.
Dive into Jorge’s signature ALL STARS style, elevate your group dynamic, and prepare to impress: participants will have the exciting opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned in an optional performance at the evening party!
CARLOS MANOLO & LORENYS RODRIGUEZ – LEVEL 3-4 (intermediate and advanced level)
Theme: Connection & Reactivity: The Blindfolded Rueda
Take your partner communication to a whole new level with Manolo & Lorenys! In this unique Pre-Congress workshop, we explore the core of dancing: pure connection, active listening, and instant reactivity.
To truly master lead and follow, we’re taking visual cues out of the equation—with a blindfolded Rueda exercise! First, followers will dance blindfolded, challenging leaders to stay laser-focused and provide clear, continuous guidance. Then, the roles reverse!
By relying entirely on touch and feel rather than sight, you will dramatically improve your tactile connection, timing, and trust. This workshop is designed to refine your dance dialogue, making you a more confident, attentive, and reactive dancer—in both roles. We start with simple figures, and move on to more and more challenging rueda dancing. You will find yourself emerging from this intensive boot-camp with significantly enhanced skills, precision, and confidence as both a leader and a follower.
Practical note: We will have some scarves (pañuelitos) available to borrow, but we encourage everyone who has their own scarf or blindfold to bring it along!
SASSAN ALIVALIOLLAHI – LEVEL 2-3-4 (all levels)
Rueda topic: Fundamental Rueda technique
Master the essentials with Sassan in this Pre-Congress workshop on Fundamental Rueda Technique.
Designed for dancers from all three levels at the event, this session focuses on the core principles that separate good dancers from great ones: posture, partner connection, rhythmic precision, and clean execution. Elevate your technical foundation and transform the way you move and feel in the Rueda.
