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Attention Cuban Salsa Lovers!!! A rare and exciting opportunity to learn Casino Rueda from one of the original Casineros is coming up on October 18th! Do not miss this unique workshop if you have an interest in authentic Cuban style. Secure your space for this workshop by e-mailing ruedacompetition@shaw.ca or calling (778)688-9686.
In 1972, Juan became one of the original founders of the musical band Moncada and has remained with them for 22 years as percussionist and a main showman. In 1993, he promoted his intention to internationalize this dance form "Rueda de Casino" introducing it in 2 locations in Turin, Italy. In 1994, he created the dance group "La Rueda de Casino", which has performed in the most important musical shows of Cuban television as well as Italian television with such programs there as Mauricio Contanzo and Roxy Bar and Switerland's television program TILT. Juan is the president of the panel of judges for the "Encuentro Internacional de Ruedas de Casino in Cuba". The "Rueda de Casino" and the style "casino", in general, like no other dance of all the dance forms of Cuba, has remained in style for almost fifty years and is one of the most visible features of "lo Cubano." Juan Gomez is the president of the "Circulo de Fundadores del Estilo Casino y la Rueda" situated in Havana, Cuba. The history of Juan's relation with this dance dates back to the early 1970's when he was just barely fifteen years old. He is one of the original youths that developed the fundamental steps and movements of this dance form that has grown to become a true national passion. Some of the prominent aspects of his resume include: A dancer with the Cuban television program "Ballet de la Televisión Cubana". Juan graduated as an artistic promoter. As a strong supporter of Cuban culture he has been: Director of the group "Popular Dances "La Rueda de Casino" through which he has worked hard promoting the dance style and 'La Rueda" in Italy, where he has participated in outstanding Italian television programs of which the most prominent are The Mauricio Constanzo Show, Buona Domenica, Telethon, Tira ,Molla and Uno Mattina. As an artistic director he has been: Screenwriter of the television program "El mundo del casino" The World of Casino (RAI 2_Costa Est, Roma). In 2003, Juan was named President and Technical Artistic Vice President of the judicial board of "The Encuentro Internacional de Ruedas de Casino" , celebrated in Havana, Matanzas and Varadero, Cuba.
Results of the Second Annual Rueda de Casino Competition Vancouver 2005.
Thanks also to Salsa Moderna for a great Timba presentation, and to Barbara Bernstein (Washington, D.C.), Russ Hamer(San Francisco, California), and Francisco (Cuba/Canada) for being judges.  The Mega Rueda Class was a well-received, "first time ever", class where several local and international teachers were teaching their own Rueda style and moves. It was an excellent opportunity to see Casineros from across North America dancing together in the same class. Sunday night was a great display of high caliber dancing by all the teams. It is clear how much effort and enthusiasm was involved in each of the teams' routines, and the beautiful costumes just added to that. After the competition, the dance floor was open to all those who love to dance the best of the Cuban music- Timba and Salsa. Again we want to thank all the casineros, salseros, Cuban music lovers, and all others who were at the event. We look forward to bringing you a bigger casino rueda event in 2006!
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"Juanito" is one of the first "Jovenes" or "Young Ones" of the 1960's
that began to dance this most popular and particular style that
is called "Casino" after the place where it originated: "Casino
Deportivo de la Habana", today known as "Circulo Social Cristino
Naranjo." Frequently they gave themselves nicknames that they used
in dance clubs and parties for example: Joaquin "El Oso" the Bear,
Omar "Pata de Cloche" Heavy on the Clutch, Pepe "Cara de Sueno"
Sleepyhead, and Juan Gomez has always been "Juanito El Abuelo" The
Grandfather. Today these performers and their nicknames are part
of the popular myth of the "Rueda de Casino" in Cuba.