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Sarita Leyva is a renowned contemporary folkloric and popular dancer, educator and choreographer. 

Sarita began her dance career at the age of 7 at the Vocational School of Art Raúl Gómez García in Holguín, Cuba, in the specialty of Classical Ballet, where she finished her studies until the 5th year of Ballet and obtained her diploma of elementary level, then she continued her studies of medium-superior level at the Professional School of Arts "El Yarey" for one year and a half and subsequently she moved to Havana to complete her studies at the Escuela Nacional de Instructores de Arte, ENIA, obtaining her diploma as Professor- Instructor of Dance in 1987.

After her graduation, while living in Cuba Sarita maintained a very active career as a choreographer-dancer and dance teacher, working in many institutions, dance groups and companies such as Grupo Omó Olorun, Grupo Oriki de La Casa de Africa in Old Havana, Compañía de Danza Pinos Nuevos just to mention a few, as well as she was a teacher of contemporary dance technique and Classical Ballet at the Paulita Concepcion Vocational School of Arts in Havana.

She moved to Toronto in 1997 and taught at Etobicoke School of the Arts, Toronto's Spanish Centre as well as internationally, and is Toronto’s most sought-out Cuban dance teacher, having established a solid roster of students over the past twenty  five years.

Presently, Sarita is the Artistic Director of Iré Omó Afro-Cuban Drum and Dance Ensemble and School first dancer of Iyá Iré Afro-Cuban Ensemble she also works as a dance instructor at Lula Lounge, Araguacu Latin Dance Company and offers private instruction. Sarita is also on the teaching staff at the faculty of School of The Arts,Media & Design at York University teaching Cuban dance and Salsa and Related forms of Latin Dance.

Doors Open: 7:00 pm / Dance Lesson: 9:00 pm / Show Starts: 9:30 pm.

Admission: $25 includes dance lesson.

Reservations for our dinner and show prix fixe guarantee seating. We do not accept a la carte reservations on Fridays and Saturdays.

Cuba Libre Special! Presented by Havana Club.



Lula Cuban Friday

Fri Sep 16th 

Dance Lesson 9:00 pm with Sarita Leyva.


Lula Cuban Friday 

Fri Oct 14th 

Dance Lesson 9:00 pm with Sarita Leyva.


Lula Cuban Friday

Fri Nov 18th

Dance Lesson 9:00 pm with Sarita Leyva


Lula Cuban Friday

Fri Dec 16th

Dance Lesson 9:00 pm with Sarita Leyva 


Friday is Cuban night at Lula. Each week Lula presents the the best of Toronto's thriving Cuban music scene. Join us early for dinner and complimentary beginner dance lesson with Sarita Leyva.

Beginner Salsa Lesson & DJs

You don't need a partner to enjoy our 9:00 pm beginner salsa lesson! Featuring Toronto's top instructors, the class will lead beginners through the salsa basics while more experienced dancers warm up for the best salsa party in town. Between live music sets and until closing time, Lula hosts Toronto's top DJs spinning a dance floor-friendly mix of salsa, merengue, bachata and top 40. 

Friday Dinner & Show Prix Fixe

$45 & $59 options available! View Lula's menu.

$45 Option - Arrive before 7:00 pm for a lively upbeat set of global party music at 7:30 pm, while enjoying Lula's unique Latin fusion menu. At 8:30 pm, we'll remove the tables to make room for the dance lesson at 9:00 pm. This option includes a three course meal with choice in each course. Although we hope you'll stay for the salsa lesson and live salsa band at 10:15 pm, it will be standing room only after 9:00 pm.

$59 Option - This prix fixe dinner guarantees that you have seating all night. The $59 prix fixe dinner also includes choice of appetizer, main, and dessert as well as the afterwork party set, beginner salsa lesson and the salsa band later in the night.

Make online reservations or call 416.588.0307

Location:

1585 Dundas Street West, a block and half west of Dufferin on the south side of the street. 

Afro-Cuban Saturdays with Sarita Leyva!

EVERY Saturday I will take you back to the roots of Salsa! These classes will be dedicated to researching and developing the traditions of Afro-Cuban music and dance as well as promoting authentic Cuban dance and culture in Toronto. Workshops will be 1.5 hours of technique, movement, energy and the history of music, dance, culture.

Price : $25

**Class is OPEN LEVEL. Anyone interested can join.

If you want to improve your Salsa, and connect yourself to the roots of the dance, these are workshops you don't want to miss. Recommended for any dancer that wants to learn history, music, timing, movement, and more.

Every month will be a different workshop exploring Rumba, Orishas and more!

LOCATION: 305 Salem Ave M6H3C8. Toronto 

TIME: 2:00pm 

416 854-2104 saraleyva@bell.net 



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