NYC’s own salsa dura band Avenida B celebrates their new album “Mago y Yo” with a release party at Cucala Dance Company in Long Island City. Join us Friday, November 13 at 9 PM for live brass, congas and a night on the dance floor. Tickets are $25.

Cucala’s 2026 Winter Ball is Saturday, December 19: a formal evening featuring the Student Performance Workshop 8 theater showcase at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, followed by an open bar, buffet, and salsa and bachata social dancing at our studio across the street in Queens. Grab Early Bird tickets for $55 before prices rise.

Join us on October 24th for a Halloween Salsa Party like no other! The night will be filled with thrilling beats, fiery dance moves, and a ghoulishly good time. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or a beginner, come ready to spice up your night with some salsa magic!

Cucala Turns 4 — Anniversary Week
Sept 8-12 · Long Island City, Queens

Tuesday, Sept 8
7-9pm Salsa Shines & Partnerwork (Beginner)
7-10pm Hip Hop / Cebo (Advanced + Drills)

Wednesday, Sept 9
7-8pm Traditional Bachata w/ Stan
8-9:30pm Body Movement / House (Adv. Beginner, Cebo)

Thursday, Sept 10
7-9pm Salsa Shines & Partnerwork (Adv. Beginner)
7-9pm Capoeira w/ Terreiro da Lua

Friday, Sept 11
7-8pm Salsa Styling (All Levels)
8-9pm Argentine Tango w/ Silvana

Saturday, Sept 12
12-1pm Kids Latin & Hip Hop (Chiquis 5-8yo, Dulceritos 9-12yo)
2-4pm Capoeira w/ Terreiro da Lua
2-4pm Intermediate Salsa Shines & Partnerwork

8PM — 4th Anniversary Social
47-10 32nd Place, 2nd Floor, LIC

Four years of salsa, sweat, and community.

Join Cucala Dance Company for the Cucala Summer Ball — a live Latin dance showcase and social dancing event in Long Island City, Queens, NYC. Featuring Student Performance Workshop 7 at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, followed by open bar, open buffet, and salsa social dancing at Cucala Dance Studio. One of the most anticipated Latin dance events in Queens this summer. Formal attire.

Join us for the Cucala Monthly Social on March 28th! a night of great music, dancing, and community! Whether you’re new to salsa or a regular on the dance floor, this is the perfect chance to connect, practice, and have fun. 

📆 March 28
⏰ 8PM - 1AM
📍Cucala Dance Company

Early bird tickets are $20, and $30 at the door, so grab yours early and come dance the night away with the Cucala community.

Join Cucala Dance Company for our seventh Student Performance Workshop! This is a 10 week Salsa Performance Workshop in which you will train under Cucala Dance Company Co-Founder Andre Irving and Cucalinda dancer Verena Martinez. Throughout this 10-week cycle, you will get a taste of what it's like to be a company performer. We will work on teamwork, strengthening our bodies, challenging ourselves with fun & creative choreography, cleaning up technique,  and of course having fun and making friends through salsa! At the end of our 10 week workshop, you will perform your all original piece at our Performance Showcase for all your friends, family, fellow dancers, and loved ones!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with rhythm, connection, and a whole lot of salsa 💃🕺

Join us for a Valentine Salsa Workshop + Salsa Party at Cucala Dance Company. Whether you’re coming with a partner, a date, or flying solo, this is the perfect way to move, connect, and have fun.

Join us for a night of dancing, community, and good vibes at our Cucala Monthly Social! We’ll kick things off with a dance class at 8PM, then keep the energy going when the social starts at 9PM. Whether you’re coming to learn, dance, or just enjoy the atmosphere, this is the place to be.

💃🏼Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating our incredible Cucala Student Performance Workshop 6! 🎉

Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the showcase starting promptly at 6:30 PM at PS199, just a few blocks from Cucala Dance Company.

Join Cucala Dance Company for our sixth Student Performance Workshop! This is a 10 week Salsa Performance Workshop in which you will train under Cucala Dance Company Co-Founder Gabriela Nunez and guest instructor Giampolo Rivera. Throughout this 10-week cycle, you will get a taste of what it's like to be a company performer. We will work on teamwork, strengthening our bodies, challenging ourselves with fun & creative choreography, cleaning up technique,  and of course having fun and making friends through salsa! At the end of our 10 week workshop, you will perform your all original piece at our Performance Showcase for all your friends, family, fellow dancers, and loved ones!

Join us on July 26th at 9PM for our monthly social!

Open bar, social dancing and all the usual fun!

Join Ashmita and Sid for this 6 week Bollywood Performance opportunity!

WHEN: SATURDAYS 11:30AM-1PM
July 26th, August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th

Performance will be on September 6th at Cucala's 3rd Yr Anniversary Party!