A Cuban steals the show dancing timba at Dolphin Mall: "She was a dancer for the National Ballet!"



A Cuban woman dazzled while dancing timba at Dolphin Mall in Miami, capturing attention with her style and joy. She is believed to be a former dancer of the National Ballet, evoking admiration and Cuban pride.

Cuban dancerPhoto © @rubenygabi_ / TikTok

A Cuban woman became the center of a viral moment at the Dolphin Mall in Miami when she started dancing timba with complete ease in a crowded restaurant. Her rhythm, charisma, and naturalness captivated everyone present, who cheered her on and recorded the scene amidst laughter and applause.

The video, posted on TikTok by the user @rubenygabi_, shows the woman enjoying the moment while a classic piece of Cuban popular music plays. “She danced beautifully to the piece from October 10,” wrote the creator of the video, which has already garnered thousands of views and positive comments.

Among the most notable messages, many internet users claimed that the woman was a professional dancer. "She was a dancer with the National Ballet, very beautiful and full of joy, good for her," commented one user.

Another added: "You can tell she was a dancer by the way she moves, with style and grace, just like a great dancer, so beautiful."

Others praised her attitude and energy: “So lovely, cheerful, happy, friendly, with flair, an expressive face when she dances, she has it all. I loved how she enjoyed herself, and I adored her high self-esteem. An example that you should always be yourself and forget about what people think.”

The images reflect the essence of Cuban joy and the spontaneity that characterizes those who have rhythm in their blood. Within hours, the anonymous dancer became a symbol of authenticity and pride for many Cubans both on the island and abroad.

“She showcases the professionalism of a Cuban dancer,” wrote another user, while dozens agreed that her energy had “lit up the place.”

The video continues to circulate on social media, where users celebrate this moment of pure Cuban essence that filled the heart of Miami with rhythm, elegance, and flavor.

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section.