Ra-ka-TAN, ra-ka-TANRA-ka-tan. This rhythm propels the members of the Cuban dance troupe Havana Rakatan as they mark tempo during rehearsals. “ ‘Rakatan’ means rhythm, power and movement,” said ...

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Havana Rakatan’s curtain opens on a full band with the sound of ocean waves accompanying a couple, drifting slowly onstage. As the stage fills with brightly colored costumes, short skirts and plenty ...

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Havana Rakatan is a journey through Cuban music and history, opening on a silent scene where a lone dancer stares out to sea – facing Miami, 90 miles away. That brief reflective, solitary moment is ...

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