CUBAN JAZZ DANCE PARTY WITH
THE JULIO AVILA CUBAN BAND
Join us for an electrifying night of live Cuban jazz, dancing and celebration – a fundraising event for the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival!
Friday, May 30, 2025
7pm - Salsa Dance Lessons by Timba Cubana Dance School ($10 at the door)
8pm-11pm - Show and dance
Historic Fort Langley Community Hall Ballroom
9167 Glover Road
Fort Langley
Limited tickets available for only $40!
Let’s Salsa! A Night of Live Cuban Music, Dance & Fun-Raising
Kick off the evening with salsa dance lessons from Timba Cubana Dance School at 7pm then enjoy an unforgettable high-energy performance by Vancouver’s hottest Cuban music powerhouse, the Julio Avila Cuban Band.
Enjoy a cash bar, explore our silent auction, and support the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival in bringing more world-class music, arts, and culture to our community.
The Julio Avila Cuban Band
Julio Avila Cuban Band is a 10-piece music powerhouse led by bass virtuoso, composer, and lead singer Julio Avila! Born and raised in Cuba in a family of established musicians, Julio first developed a strong bond with the traditional tune, changüí, which has roots in his native Guantanamo.
Surrounded by Cuba's vibrant and rich musical heritage, Julio perfected playing his principal instrument, the bass, while also taking on the lead singer, arranger, and composer roles.
As a member of the internationally renowned group La Sonora Universal, Julio performed throughout Europe, and with El Grupo Cubano Brisas Del Palmar, he has toured Western Canada since 2005.
A resident of Vancouver since 2015, he decided to continue his musical journey here in BC and showcase the unique and abundant musical treasures of his native island. Julio Avila Cuban Band is a musical project born out of sheer passion for performing excellence and for nurturing beautiful Cuban music and culture. The band’s captivating and powerful performances of salsa, son, and bachata… are not to be missed!
The band:
Julio Ávila - Director, composer, arranger and lead singer.
Ernesto Benitez - Pianist
Denis Barzaga - Percussionist
Norman García - Percussionist
Julio Ávila Jr. - Saxophone, clarinet, flute, keyboards.
Isidora Basanovic - Singer
Hamilton Feraud - Singer, percussionist
Christian Quintero - Trumpet
Reinaldo Burgues - Voice, güiro
Anji Alvarez, Timba Cubana Dance School
Angi Alvarez is a passionate dance instructor from Vancouver with Brazilian roots and a deep love for Cuban Salsa. Her dance journey began in 2003, shortly after moving to Canada, when she discovered her passion for salsa. She has refined her skills under the mentorship of internationally renowned Cuban dance artists.
As the founder and proud owner of Timba Cubana Dance School, Angi brings over 15 years of experience as a certified Group Fitness instructor to her teaching. She is deeply committed to guiding her students on their dance journey, helping them build confidence, technique, and a true connection to the rhythm.
Join Angi on the dance floor and experience the joy, energy, and magic of Salsa Cubana—one step at a time!