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Mario Alimaña Cuevas

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Mambo Dancer | Salsa DJ | Event Creator: @themamborevival 📍Chicago Native
OCT 10 AK Mambo Challenge + DJ Invitational Rd2! ⬇️

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Almost a week later, and I’m still feeling the love from this event. The reception, kind words, and encouragement have been incredibly gratifying and reaffirm that we are on the right path.

My hope was to bring Chicago’s mambo dancers under one roof and celebrate what our city has to offer. I truly believe we accomplished that.

What a gift it is to have a friend and confidant like Greg, who lends his artistry and passion and captures these moments so beautifully. Take a moment to appreciate the emotion in his photographs. We’re lucky to have him in our scene.

I’m equally grateful for the relationships I’ve built with Arcadia and Konstain. Beyond their incredible talent, they are genuinely wonderful people, and I look forward to creating together for years to come.

Thank you all for being part of so special to me. Until next time. ❤️ taken in Chicago, Illinois by @machito_cuevas

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3 days ago

THIS SATURDAY!!

The Mambo Revival takes over the historic Copernicus Center for FULL DAY OF MAMBO!

DJ Invitational Vol. 2!
@ak__mambo here directly from Sweden
Performances + Social Dancing until 2AM
🚗 FREE PARKING LOT

Online ticket sales close TOMORROW at 6pm! Prices go up at the door - what are you waiting for!?

Tickets in bio! taken in Copernicus Center by @machito_cuevas

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10 days ago

🚨 STUDIO E IS OPEN! 🚨

We opened our doors in March, as soon as our lease began. After a few months of building the space out, we now have our sign up, and it’s time to celebrate properly 🎉

Expect an unforgettable night featuring:

💃🏽 Community Bombazo by @africaribe
🎶 Guest DJ Machito Cuevas with a 100% salsa room
🔥 Salsa Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, and Chacha dancing all night
✨ Performances by Una Bulla and Enclave Verso
🍰 Reina’s Cakes
🇵🇷 Dope Drip Cafe with some pastelillos
🍷 Barra Ola with coquito and sangria
🎟️ A $1000+ raffle giveaway for all RSVPs
😈 Afterparty vibes to close out the night

Come celebrate culture, movement, music, and the Paseo Boricua community playmakers that keep Humboldt Park proudly Latino 🇵🇷

📍 2657 W Division St, Chicago
🔗 RSVP through the link in bio

The sign is up. The doors are open. Now let’s make history… together 🔥 taken in Studio E by @machito_cuevas

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14 days ago

The AK Mambo Challenge is here.
The DJ Invitational is back.
Official Flyer + schedule for 10.10.26
Chicago, MAMBO IS COMING
Registration is live- link in bio.

📸: @gredipus_rex taken in Copernicus Center by @machito_cuevas

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20 days ago

Our next 8-week Mambo Fundamentals session starts Wednesday, September 30 and runs through November 18. Perfect for dancers looking to strengthen their foundation, timing, technique, and confidence.

#krdancestudiochicago #latindanceclasses #albanyparkandirvingpark
#supportsmallbusinesses #afrolatinaownedbusiness taken in KR Dance Studio by @machito_cuevas

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20 days ago

Bachata and Salsa/Mambo .. The rhythms that move us.

#hispanicheritagemonth #krdancestudiochicago #weareourculture #ourculturemovesus #latindancechicago taken in KR Dance Studio by @machito_cuevas

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22 days ago

Celebrating the instructors who keep the rhythms alive.

#hispanicheritagemonth #krdancestudiochicago #weareourculture #ourculturemovesus #latindancechicago taken in KR Dance Studio by @machito_cuevas

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a month ago

Save The Date. Take The Challenge. taken in Chicago, Illinois by @machito_cuevas

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a month ago

✨ DJ MACHITO CUEVAS ✨

Mario “Machito” Cuevas is a DJ, curator, and cultural organizer from Chicago, best known as the force behind The Mambo Revival, a salsa social that has grown into one of the city’s most iconic dance gatherings over the past 10 years.

With deep roots as both a mambo dancer and collector of vinyl, Machito brings authenticity, musicality, and energy to every set, blending
mambo, salsa dura, cha cha, and salsa romántica to create unforgettable social dancing experiences.

🎟️ BE PART OF IT ➡️ chiwdc.com/register

🗓️ OCT 16-19, 2026
ℹ️ Visit chiwdc.com for the full information
🏨 ALL-IN-ONE ➡️ secure your room (as low as $147 including fees)
🌐 Follow us at @chiwdc for updates. taken in Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by @machito_cuevas

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a month ago

🎭 AFRO-LATIN SUMMER FEST: THE PERFORMERS

We celebrated the people who came to dance, connect, and enjoy the day but we also have to celebrate the incredible artists who brought the festival to life. 🔥

From the first beat to the final performance, these artists brought their talent, passion, and culture to the stage and we are still feeling the energy!

❤️ Show some love in the comments!
Tag the performer(s) you came to see, tell us which performance was your favorite, or drop a 🔥 if you were there! #asf #afrolatinsummerfest #chicago #performers #latindancers
📸 by @mabbovisuals @damediateam taken in Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance & Performance by @machito_cuevas

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a month ago

📸 AFRO-LATIN SUMMER FEST: PART 2
You asked for more… so here they are! 👀🔥
More smiles, more dancing, more summer memories…Be sure to join us next year, June 4-6. 🎟️ Tickets on sale now!!!
Photos by @damediateam @mabbovisuals

#asf #afrolatinsummerfest #chicago #latindancefestival #afrolatindance taken in Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance & Performance by @machito_cuevas

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2 months ago

📸 AFRO-LATIN SUMMER FEST: PART 1

Okay… we HAD to start with you! ❤️‍🔥

Afro-Latin Summer Fest was all about the music, the movement, the culture, and most importantly, the people who showed up and made it unforgettable. And now it’s time to relive some of those moments! ✨

Scroll through and see if you spot yourself or someone you came with! 👀

👇 See someone you know? TAG THEM!

And we want to hear from you: What was your favorite part of Afro-Latin Summer Fest?
The dancing? The music? The performances? The energy? The people? Tell us in the comments! 💬

And if you have a favorite memory from the day, share it with us below. We may feature some of your responses as we continue sharing photos from the festival!

This is only Part 1… more photos are coming! 📸 by @mabbovisuals @damediateam

#AfroLatinSummerFest #AfroLatin #latindance #chicago #LatinDanceCommunity taken in Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance & Performance by @machito_cuevas

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