UNA Bulla: A Cuban Salsa Extravaganza

09/26/2026

🔥 **UNA Bulla: A Cuban Salsa Extravaganza — 4th Edition!** 💃🕺

Get ready for **three unforgettable days of Cuban salsa music, workshops, performances, and social dancing** in downtown Ottawa! 🎶✨ Learn from world-class instructors, sharpen your skills, meet fellow dancers, and dance the nights away. 🌴

📅 **When:** Friday, June 25 to Sunday, June 27, 2027
📍 **Where:** Various locations throughout downtown Ottawa and Gatineau

# # # 🎓 Workshops & Social Dancing

**Friday**
- Workshops: 7–9 PM
- Social dancing: 9 PM–1 AM
- Performances: 10:30 PM
- Location: TBC

**Saturday**
- Day workshops: 10 AM–5 PM at McNabb Community Centre
- Evening workshop and social dancing: 7 PM–1 AM
- Performances included
- Evening location: TBC

**Sunday**
- Day workshops: 10 AM–4 PM at McNabb Community Centre, 180 Percy Street
- Early evening workshop : 6–9 PM
- Evening location: TBC

# # # 🌟 Who Can Attend?

Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re new to salsa, looking to improve your dancing, or simply love Latin music, UNA Bulla is for you. ❤️🎵

# # # 👩‍🏫 Confirmed Instructors

- Ethan Wagner — NYC
- Melissa Noventa — Kingston
- Monica Fosado — Ottawa
- Angel & Angi — Ottawa
- Tito J. Cardenas Rodriguez — Montréal
- Saira & Adrian — Cuba
- Lisa Dubois — Gatineau
- More to be announced!

# # # 🎭 Confirmed Performers

- Melissa Noventa — Kingston
- Saira & Adrian — Cuba
- More performers to be announced!

🎧 **DJs:** To be announced for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

🎟️ **Early-bird tickets go on sale in January 2027!**

Save the date and get ready to experience the rhythm, energy, and passion of Cuban salsa! 💃🔥🕺

08/05/2026

Good morning, rueda-lovers!

We’re just 60 days away from the biggest, baddest (bad=good, think Michael Jackson), bulla-est rueda event this side of the Atlantic! On Saturday, October 3rd, the 2026 edition of RUEDAY arrives and it promises to be the best one yet. Rueday not only combines the words Rueda and Day (we know—Ethan is not the most creative tool in the shed), it also combines some of the best teachers around with workshops focusing on the most brilliant and challenging ideas in the world of rueda de casino, incredible open-air parties, the beauty of New York in the autumn when the leaves on our city’s tree (yes singular—we only have one amid the concrete) turn to beautiful shades, and most importantly, nearly 200 dancers, and YOU, all to make for an unforgettable weekend.

But the Rueday extended universe is much more than just the main event on Saturday.

On Friday, October 2nd, you’ll be treated to a live concert by El Noro y La Primera Close, one of the top Cuban bands around, dancing the night away to all of their hits, bops, and bangers. On Sunday, October 4th, we’ve got a very special edition of our intensive social dance training event, Así Se Goza, focused entirely on SON! Our team of teachers will guide you from everything there is to know about improving your son skills, from clave to contratiempo, guajira to guaracha, tornillos to tumbaos. We’ll be in a beautiful space in midtown Manhattan, with rooftop dancing and views across the city.

So, what are you waiting for? If you’re coming from outside the New York area, contact us for a special discount code for $10 off—get your passes NOW:

Welcome to Rueday 2026, the latest edition of our annual event bringing dancers together from all over the country to pack as much rueda de casino into a…

07/29/2025

06/23/2025

🌟🎉 *Dear UNA BULLA Family!* 🎉🌟
I hope this message finds you all in high spirits! As we wrap up our fabulous *3-day Cuban Salsa Extravaganza* in Ottawa, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who made this event unforgettable! 💃🕺✨

To all our vibrant participants, thank you for bringing your energy and passion to the dance floor! Your enthusiasm made this festival truly special! 🎶❤️

A HUGE shoutout to our amazing DJs for setting the rhythm and keeping us moving! 🎧🎵 And to our dedicated volunteers, your hard work was essential—UNA BULLA wouldn't have been the same without you! 🙌💖

💃🕺✨Let's not forget our incredible performers and world-class instructors who shared their talents and knowledge of Cuban culture! 🌍🎤

A special thank you to our fantastic event committee for bringing this celebration to life:
•⁠ ⁠Bella Avudria - Director Assistant 🌟
•⁠ ⁠Monica Fosado - Director Assistant 🌟
•⁠ ⁠Lisa Dubois - Backstage Director 🌟
•⁠ ⁠Lilia Kizer - Volunteer Coordinator 🌟
•⁠ ⁠Tiana Kluchert - Media Manager 🌟
•⁠ ⁠Caroline Yung - Dj Manager 🌟

And a special mention to our charismatic MCs, Victor and Rene and Victor Alexis — your presence added such a unique touch! 🎤💫

I am so proud to be part of this vibrant community and witness the growth of UNA BULLA! A heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors for their support:
•⁠ ⁠Ottawa Casino Rueda 💖
•⁠ ⁠Caribbean Latin Groove Ent. 💖
•⁠ ⁠Our Healthy Path - Andreea Modrea 💖
•⁠ ⁠Miami Salsa Fest Weekend - Rene Gueits 💖
•⁠ ⁠Burju Shoes 💖
•⁠ ⁠Aguanile dance school - Monica Fosado 💖
•⁠ ⁠Rahim salsa Friday 💖

As we look to the future, please help us grow by leaving a review on Facebook! Here’s how:
1.⁠ ⁠Go to our Page (UNA Bulla: A Cuban Salsa Extravaganza)
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Stay tuned for more info on dates and early bird pricing for the *4th edition of UNA BULLA*! We can’t wait to see you all again! 🎊💃🕺

With warm regards,

Carlo Bernard
Director
Caribbean Latin Groove Entertainment.
Ottawa Casino Rueda, Ottawa Kizomba,
UNA BULLA: A Cuban Salsa Extravaganza. 🎉🌴