Yusimi Moya Rodriguez is a contemporary dancer, trained in Havana’s art academy and former member of Cuban dance companies. She works with choreographers in contemporary stage productions and is regarded as an expert for folkloric and popular Cuban dance. She is an artist and teacher and researching about Afro-Cuban culture.
“Cuban Contemporary is a hybrid of African dances, North American Modern, European ballet, and popular Caribbean influences. A strong emphasis lies on the technical skills, defined body lines and rhythmic complexity. We Cubans are masters of improvisation, using all we have, to express ourselves.”
– Yusimi Moya Rodriguez –
Projects
See a detailed documentation of selected dance and art projects with many videos.
Technique
The Cuban Contemporary dance technique is unique. Read a short history and description.
Teaching
Three categories are taught: Afro-Cuban, Cuban Popular and Cuban Contemporary dance.
