Elian Carbone

Elian Carbone Garcia Treviño is a songwriter and dancer who divides his time between Havana, Cuba, and Bellingham, WA. Elian comes from a Syrian, Mexican, and Italian family, a colorful combination that fuels his passion for community, narrative, movement, song, and—naturally—food! Currently, he works for two nonprofits: Bellingham Food Bank and the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop. His educational background includes undergraduate, graduate, and technical studies in education, counseling psychology, and massage therapy. He maintains an active teaching schedule, offering Cuban dance instruction through his company, The Cuban Dance Project, and leading songwriting workshops at events such as the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop, California Coast Music Camp, Northwest Writers’ Weekend, and A Wonder of Songwriters.