With support from the California Arts Council, CubaCaribe will use CAC funds to support general operating costs for personnel and occupancy. Personnel will manage finances, produce core artistic and educational programs and maintain communications with its community and general public through outreach, marketing and the website.
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.