ACTIVITIES
In addition to producing our own major stage shows, IFE-ILE performs for both corporate and non-profit clients as well as festivals and private events. We also present our shows at colleges, universities and children K-12.
IFE-ILE is a favorite choice for companies and organizations that want to highlight Miami’s Cuban culture at their conference or special event.
We offer high-energy shows that we also customize to meet our clients’ needs. If you’re interested in hiring IFE-ILE for your event or venue, we can customize our performance based on your interests – a Conga line (Cuban Carnival), Rumba, Orisha, Salsa, Raggaeton (Cubaton), Son, Mambo, etc., or a combination.
Note: Although we specialize in Cuban dance style, our experienced performers can meet any other client’s stylistic request.
Our performers include talented professional dancers and musicians with years of experience, most based in Miami, Florida. Internationally known choreographer and dancer Neri Torres leads the IFE-ILE dance company.
We are available for touring.
Our dance company has also been featured in commercials, videos and movies, including actor/director Andy Garcia’s film The Lost City, which premiered at the 2006 Miami Film Festival.
WORKSHOPS
Workshops and Private Lessons: Private lessons are available in Afro-Cuban dance (see Afro-Cuban Traditions), including Orisha, Guaguanco, Salsa, Stretching, Timba, Cuban styling and shines, Chachacha, Afro-modern dance and more. Classes are tailored to your needs, for all levels, and are also available to groups. A great workout! For an appointment, call (786) 704-8609.
Virtual lessons also available.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
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IFÉ-ILÉ supplements and strengthens arts and education programs in Miami-Dade’s public schools, colleges and universities through programs that build awareness of Afro-Cuban culture as well as cultural pride, inspiration and enrichment for attendees of all backgrounds. IFE-ILE exposes students to a variety of programs that include workshops, master classes, lectures and musicals as complementary teaching tools. We regularly visit elementary, middle and high schools for workshops or full-day residencies, as well as colleges and universities.
Through presentations featuring storytelling, theatrical and dance performances and demonstrations, we introduce students to Afro-Cuban culture as well as new forms of expression. Our presentations engage children, youth and young adults through references to everyday life, using “cool” terms that they can relate to, making it enjoyable and fun. Exposing young people to a multicultural world enables them to have a well-rounded view of the world, thus contributing to a brighter future for all of us!