"Café con Rumba celebrates and brings attention to Latin and Hispanic choreographers, dance, and the way their culture influences their art. The evening was a vibrant celebration of culture, love, and creativity, where I witnessed true artistic greatness and felt deeply connected to the work through the choreographers' personal stories. I clapped until my palms hurt and left feeling inspired, wishing to experience it again and again."

— Betty Weinberger

“Café con Rumba left me feeling deep pride and gratitude for the brilliance of our community. I can think of no better way to capture the many experiences and colors of Latinidad than through a night full of art, which Sofia and Valentina curated with beautiful tenacity, passion, and clear respect for all the artists involved. As they continue to grow this unique, inclusive hub for Latine dance artists in New York — where we have no doubt had a significant hand in building every cornerstone of the city's culture — I look forward to supporting them and continuing to attend these wonderful events.”

—Sara Rodriguez

“To represent, compensate, and offer freedom of creation are three things hard to find together in the arts. Café con Rumba manages to do it well even within a year running. I look forward to seeing the growth and power this project can bring to our Latin-American dance community as others join forces.”

— Abraham Lule

“Thank you for creating the space for us to celebrate our culture!!! It means so much!”

— Anakeiry Cruz

“Café con Rumba is such a wonderful initiative, because it is not easy living away from home, from our cultures, and shows like this one do such a wonderful job at creating community and helping us connect with other artists through language and shared memories. This show helped me feel seen and included in a city where that feeling doesn't come too often. The support in the room amongst the dancers created a magical, safe space. I am so so excited to get to experience Cafe Con Rumba again and can't wait for many more to come! ”

— Lu Mejia