Workshops: Afro-Cuban Movement, Cha-cha-cha

Chen Lizra was named in Havana "La Cubanita de Israel" for her ability to dance like a Cuban woman and live inside the culture as if she was one. Chen studies Cuban dance professionally each year with teachers from the National School of Arts (La ENA) and the National Folklore Group of Cuba (FNC). She trains in both modern Cuban dances and Afro-Cuban folklore, and travels to share her knowledge and transmit the sensuality and sabor. She dances Cuban Rumba, Son, Casino, Rueda, Reggaeton, Cha-Cha-Cha, Mambo and Afro-Cuban Movements.

Chen's first passion was gymnastics and as a child she trained and performed for ten year, earning her the amazing ability to dive into an art form making it her own. This was her first encounter with movement and dance. When she moved on, for years she searched for a new passion which would grab her the same way. It was only in 2000 that she discovered Cuban dance and fell in love with it. But it was only when she started traveling to Cuba and discovered all of the Afro-Cuban dance styles and the depth of the art form in Cuba that hooked her for life. Ever since she has devoted her life and passion, through her company Latidos Productions (www.latidosproductions.com), to promoting Cuban dance and exposing more and more people around the globe to the magic and art of seduction.
 

In 2008 she was named Student entrepreneur Champion in British Columbia, Canada, for her unique vision for Latidos Productions. In 2009 she was nominated for women of distinction in Vancouver, Canada, for her contribution to the city's Arts and Culture. Chen keeps writing articles, touring with exclusive groups to Cuba and educating people about Cuban music and dance, building a reputation as a specialized expert.

Chen is a firecracker- when you'll see her on the dance floor, this flirty and seductive personality comes out! Watch out!

www.latidosproductions.com