Community is at the heart of all of CubaCaribe’s programming. Our unwavering focus is on building a thriving community of Caribbean artists in the Bay Area. CubaCaribe’s services include offering ongoing education and performance opportunities for artists and audiences. Core programs include: The Annual CubaCaribe Festival of Dance and Music,which includes performances, lectures, demos, workshops, film screenings, celebrations and more (2005-present); the resident Alayo Dance Company CubaCaribe’s artistic director’s innovative fusion of Afro-Cuban modern, folkloric and popular Cuban dance (2004-present); Cuba Camp, which offers adult campers an intensive two-four days of Caribbean dance and music classes (2004-2006, 2014, 2021, 2024); Annual Noche Caribeña Gala, a cabaret dinner and show fundraiser (2019, 2022-2024); Moving Juntos, Afro-Cuban Dance & Music classes for ages 4-12 (2021-present); Maestros y Raíces, a series of master classes by visiting teachers (2024), and the San Francisco Carnaval Contingent, featuring original choreography taught in a series of classes and performed to live music (2006, 2008 & 2019-present). CubaCaribe also provides fiscal sponsorship services.