RUEDA DE CASINO IN GHENT
RUEDE DE CASINO AT SHOONYA
Day:
Thursday
Where:
Studio Art Deco (1st Floor)
Levels:
Level 2
Language & Age:
NL/ EN | 12+
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Start Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
End Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 20:00 - 21:00
Total: 15 SessionsSchedule (Thursdays):
Feb: 12, 26
Mar: 5, 12, 19, 26
Apr: 2, 23, 30
May: 7, 14, 21, 28
Jun: 4, 11
Note: No class Feb 16–22 (Krokusvakantie) or Apr 6–19 (Paasvakantie).
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Details for our Fall/Winter semester are currently being finalized. Please check back in May for the full schedule and pricing.
Step into the Circle and Dance!
Rueda de Casino - Level 2
Rueda de Casino is an engaging group dance where couples perform Cuban salsa in a circle. One dancer takes the lead to call out the moves, while partners switch places throughout the combinations, creating a lively and enjoyable experience.
To participate, dancers must have completed at least 2 seasons of classes with Wim, Lennert, or Alex. Unfortunately, joining this group in later seasons isn't possible, as we focus on building specific calls and formations together. Once we start, our goal is to keep dancing together for many years.
Important Registration & Partner Info
Partner Registration: Please note that for all our partner dance classes, registration with a dance partner is required.
Need a partner? Are you looking for a dance partner to join us? Join the Shoonya Dance Forum and connect with our vibrant dance community!
Pre-requisite: You must have completed at least 2 seasons of Cuban Salsa classes to join this group.
Note: Only current students can join the Rueda de Casino level 2/3 batches.
Salsa/Bachata Practice Evening:
Join us every 2nd Friday of the month (excluding holiday weeks) for a lively practice evening from 20:00 to 01:00. Check our calendar for the latest updates!
What to wear & bring:
Comfortable, breathable clothing • Indoor dance shoes (smooth soles) or socks • A bottle of water
Register
Rueda de Casino - Level 2
When: Thursday, 20:00 - 21:00
(15 sessions)Price: €186
12% Discount for students (under 25 years)
80% Social Discount with UiTPAS
ALEX
Alex, from Bucharest in Romania; started dancing ballroom & other latin dances in 1993 and over the years has achieved numerous awards, both national and international in his career as a competition dancer and as a teacher. As a dancer he was part of the Romanian National Team in ballroom and latin, and a finalist and semi-finalist at the Romanian National Championships and Cups. As a dancer his biggest achievement is wining the European and World Champion title in Rueda de Casino in 2007 and 2008. In 2009 he became the Vice World Champion in Salsa in the competitions organised by the International Dance Organisation (IDO).
His teaching career both for social and competition dancing started in 2005. The couples who trained under Alex, became World and European Champions in Salsa, Bachata and Latino Show. For 3 years Alex lived in Turkey, and his students represented Turkey in the World Championships organised by the World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) and became national champions.
Alex has a dance experience of over 30 years and a teaching experience of over 10 years. Even though he teaches Bachata, his favorite dance is still the Tango.
Alex loves the expression of passion and other feelings that you can express through dance and his favorite quote about dance has to be: “Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, except backwards and in high heels”.
IOANNA
Ioanna is qualified in international latin and ballroom dances by authorised professional dance academies in Greece. Besides, she has attended ballet and contemporary dance classes for 9 years. During her dance training years, she participated in national and international performances and competitions. She has experience as a dance instructor of latin and ballroom classes both in Greece and in Belgium
Perfect Pairings
Cuban Salsa: Since Rueda de Casino is literally Cuban Salsa danced in a circle, continuing to take regular Cuban Salsa classes will drastically improve your footwork, styling, and fluidity within the wheel!
Bachata: Another fantastic Latin partner dance taught by Alex. Expand your repertoire and master a slightly softer, sensual rhythm.
Students taking multiple weekly classes automatically receive a discount at checkout!
