September 20, 2026

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Sunday, September 20, 2026

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

OAKLAND ASIAN CULTURAL CENTER

388 9TH St., Suite 290, Oakland, CA

All Levels welcome!

Bring your energy & your drum

$40 in advance | $50 at the door

Dive into the powerful energy of Yambú, a vibrant Afro-Cuban rhythm that brings people together through music, movement and community.

REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON

Get ready for 4 days of Cuban dance, music and culture on April 16-19 with master teachers Royland Lobato, Yoel Mulen and Andy Pérez!

Join us for classes in high-energy and immersive Afro-Cuban dance, percussion, and song led by three incredible artists originally from Cuba! Learn about the historical and cultural roots of Cuban dance and music! All levels welcome.

Event schedule:

Thursday, April 16 | FREE Presentation & demonstration

5:00-6:30pm - Artistic Resilience in Perilous Times: Exploring Afro-Cuban Music, Dance, and History, with Royland Lobato, Yoel Mulen and Andy Pérez. Learn about the vibrant fusions at the heart of Cuban music and dance - and the roots of what we call “salsa.”

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Richardson Law School, Classroom 2

Friday, April 17 | Demonstration and lesson - come meet and dance with the instructors!

Time TBD: Liliha Food Court, 414 North School Street

Saturday, April 18 | Dance, Percussion & Song Classes

UH Mānoa, Athletic Complex, Studios 2 & 3

Times TBD

Sunday, April 19 | Dance, Percussion & Song Classes

UH Mānoa, Athletic Complex, Studios 2 & 3

Times TBD

Suggested donations for classes:

UH Students with ID: $10

Non-students: $15

Payment: Venmo @Royland-Lobato

Note: Donations cannot be accepted on campus.

 Schedule subject to change. Here is the link to the class schedule 

Location:

UH Mānoa Athletic Complex, Studios 2 & 3, Lower Campus.

Studios are located across from the main entrance to Stan Sheriff. Parking is available at the UH Lower Campus Structure.