{"id":2247,"date":"2026-04-29T18:32:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T18:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/?p=2247"},"modified":"2026-05-05T15:24:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:24:20","slug":"what-is-casino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/en\/what-is-casino\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Casino?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover the Soul of Cuban Salsa<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-2247_e396f9-a3{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-2247_e396f9-a3{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-2247_e396f9-a3 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-2247_e396f9-a3 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-2247_e396f9-a3 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-2247_e396f9-a3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-grid kb-gallery-id-2247_e396f9-a3 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rueda-2-1024x571.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"571\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rueda-2.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rueda-2.png\" data-id=\"2248\" class=\"wp-image-2248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rueda-2-1024x571.png 1024w, https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rueda-2-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rueda-2-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rueda-2-1536x857.png 1536w, https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rueda-2.png 1679w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-3-1024x668.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-3.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-3.png\" data-id=\"2249\" class=\"wp-image-2249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-3-1024x668.png 1024w, https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-3-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-3-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-3-1536x1003.png 1536w, https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-3.png 1552w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-4-1024x877.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"877\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-4.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-4.png\" data-id=\"2250\" class=\"wp-image-2250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-4-1024x877.png 1024w, https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-4-300x257.png 300w, https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-4-768x658.png 768w, https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/couple-4.png 1355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When people hear the word <em>Casino<\/em>, they often think of games and bright lights\u2026 but in Cuba, it means something completely different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Casino is the original Cuban style of salsa<\/strong>\u2014a vibrant, circular, and playful partner dance that reflects the rhythm, culture, and social spirit of the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddfa Where Does Casino Come From?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Casino was born in Cuba in the 1950s, evolving from traditional dances like <strong>Son Cubano<\/strong>, <strong>Danz\u00f3n<\/strong>, and <strong>Afro-Cuban rhythms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It developed in social clubs called <em>\u201ccasinos deportivos\u201d<\/em>, which is where the name comes from\u2014not gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other salsa styles that evolved abroad, <strong>Casino stayed deeply connected to Cuban culture<\/strong>, music, and everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd01 What is \u201cRueda de Casino\u201d?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most exciting parts of Casino is <strong>Rueda de Casino<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a group dance where multiple couples form a circle, and a leader calls out moves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everyone executes the same move at the same time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partners are constantly switching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It feels like a mix of dance, teamwork, and pure fun<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 It\u2019s social, energetic, and perfect for building community on the dance floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfb6 The Music Behind Casino<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Casino is danced to <strong>Cuban salsa music<\/strong>, which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rich percussion (congas, bong\u00f3, timbales)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong rhythm and breaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call-and-response vocals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Artists like <em>Los Van Van<\/em>, <em>Elito Rev\u00e9<\/em>, or <em>Manol\u00edn<\/em> have shaped the sound that drives Casino dancers worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude80 Ready to Try It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a dance that combines rhythm, culture, and connection, <strong>Casino might be exactly what you need<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step into the circle, feel the music, and let yourself flow.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns2247_6cbe0d-28{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns2247_6cbe0d-28 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns2247_6cbe0d-28 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns2247_6cbe0d-28 .kt-btn-wrap-0 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Casino is the original Cuban style of salsa\u2014a vibrant, circular, and playful partner dance that reflects the rhythm, culture, and social spirit of the island. \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddfa Where&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2108,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2247","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-history"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":5,"label":"History"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/salsa-casino-1024x785.png",1024,785,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Eduardo Gil","author_link":"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/en\/author\/kiko\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":5,"name":"History","slug":"history","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":5,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":2,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":5,"category_count":2,"category_description":"","cat_name":"History","category_nicename":"history","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2247"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2247\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2251,"href":"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2247\/revisions\/2251"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2108"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2247"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abgetanzt.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}