A Sadler's Wells production, Havana Rakatan demonstrates the wide range of Cuba's music and dance which stems from a fusion of Spanish culture and African spiritual beliefs.

In this dazzling production, flamenco, yoruba and Afro-Haitian rhythms as well as jazz, mambo and bolero, give way to the modern forms of salsa which originated in the early 20th century salon dances.

From the sultry rumba to the slick footwork of the cha-cha-cha, 14 dancers perform a captivating and colourful display of Cuba's many vibrant dance forms.

Choreographer Nilda Guerra and her company present a stunning slice of life Havana-style, with all the passion and exuberance of a country famous for its rich music and dance heritage.

The authentic dance is matched by the music, and taking their name from Cuba's highest peak, Turquino specialise in traditional Cuban dance music called son.

After performing all over the world and becoming a household name at home, this eight-piece band returned with their infectious sound to the London stage. With its roots in Afro-Cuban music, son is the foundation of modern salsa and combines instruments such as the tres, guitar, trumpet, bongo, güiro and vocals, as well as being considered the first musical genre to use drums played with bare hands.

Also returning along with Turquino is sensational 23-year-old lead vocalist Geydi Chapman. Born into a household of engineers and aspiring artists, she left behind her childhood desire to become a ballerina to focus on a musical career.

She proved herself a great new talent with stellar performances at Cuban festivals since 2005 before her debut in the UK in 2007, which received wide critical acclaim.