Meet the Fuákata Team
Meet Our Instructor Team
Christopher Rogicki
Christopher Rogicki, a New Jersey native, discovered Cuban Salsa, Son, Rueda de Casino, and Timba during college. He trained with renowned instructors across the U.S., Cuba, and Europe, later directing Brown University’s MEZCLA and founding Fuákata i...
Featured Guest Instructors
Kati Hernández
Kati Hernández, a Cuban-born choreographer, educator, and dancer, is deeply rooted in Afro-Cuban traditions. She was honored with the 2023 Community Leader of Excellence award and is known for founding Oricha Dance Therapy and the Kimbambula Cuban Da...Kati Hernández, a Cuban-born choreographer, educator, and dancer, is deeply rooted in Afro-Cuban traditions. She was honored with the 2023 Community Leader of Excellence award and is known for founding Oricha Dance Therapy and the Kimbambula Cuban Dance and Music Ensemble. Through collaborations with institutions like the LA Philharmonic, Grand Park, and the Getty Museum, Kati promotes Cuban culture on a global stage—bridging communities through ...
Yanek & Yisel
Yanek and Yisel are internationally recognized as two of the world’s foremost Street Casino and Rueda specialists, continuing to live and work in Santiago de Cuba—the birthplace of Son and Casino.