Music Moves Chicago Presents: Afro-Cuban Dance with Edson Cabrera

Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
4434 South Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653Chicago, IL

About This Event

Join us weekly on Wednesday for a FREE Afro-Cuban Dance class with Edson Cabrera from October 14 - December 16! The foundation of Afro-Cuban expression is built upon cultural practices from several African-derived ethnic groups including the Yoruba, Congo-Bantu, and Ekpe-Abakua. These class will cover fundamental movement vocabulary for various dance forms from the Orisha to rumba guaguancó. Bring a wide skirt or scarf, if possible.

All levels and ages are welcome, and programming is FREE and open to the public!

⏳ Every Wednesday from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

🗓️ October 14 - December 16

📍 Kennicott Park • 4434 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

💸 FREE and OPEN to the Public!

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Music Moves Chicago (MMC) is Old Town School of Folk Music's a place-based, youth-focused, intergenerational initiative that aims to inspire, restore, and transform communities by providing access to high quality arts education, concerts, and workforce readiness through partnerships with community organizations, schools, and other institutions located in South and West side neighborhoods.

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