Ariel Rios Roberts has performed and choreographed in many of the best theatres in Havana, Cuba, sharing stage with a number of prestigious groups including The National Ballet of Cuba, National Folk Group, Isadanza and Yoruba Andabo.

Ariel has over nine years experience of designing and presenting courses in dance, including master classes, lectures and presentations in cultural centres, specialising in: Cha Cha Cha, Mambo, Son, Danzon, Rumba, Afro Cuban, Salsa and Casino.

In addition, Ariel has over fifteen years experience as a professional dancer including as a soloist and as a member of the cast with the Folk University group of the Habana University where he co-ordinated and choreographed national and international dance tours.

Ariel’s Qualifications include:

• Professor and Instructor of Dance and Culture at the National Centre of Artists Cuban Ministry of Culture 2003
• Professor and Instructor of Popular and Afro Cuban Dance, National Centre of Artists Cuban Ministry of Culture 1999
• Professor of Dance and Regisseur of the Folk Group University of Habana 1997
• 'A' grade in the Movement of Amateur Artists Cuban Ministry of Culture, 1995.

Ariel Rios Roberts - Cuba

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