Orlando Bomba (class): Toques de Bomba Entre Amigos - Sunday March 29, 2015

Todos invitados para un Junte de Bomba- Bomba de La Buena.
A disfrutar todos bailando, tocando y cantando este gran genero tan inmenso , , , desde las 2pm en adelante. . . Entrada Libre de costo.
A gozar . . .

Bomba dance and percussion instructed by Angel L. Reyes
Date and Time: Sunday March 29, 2015 at 2pm
Venue and Location: ArteBorikua Galeria C at 207 North Goldenrod Road, Suite 500, Orlando, FL 32807
Admission: Not listed

For more information call: (407) 953-5185

New York Bomba (workshop): Spring 2015 Juan Usera at John Jay College - Monday March 16, 2015

Wisconsin Bomba: Bomba con Buya at El Reventonazo 2015 - Saturday February 7, 2015

This is at the University of Wisconsin Madison

Tampa Bomba: Salsanerds T.V. Salsa Social/Bombazo - Saturday January 31, 2015

Come one, come all, and support Salsanerds T.V.! Keep us going in bringing new interviews and performances to the salsa community! We need your Support! 

We will be offering Workshops on Percussion and Dancing by Jessica D" Albino from Bomba Body Dance. 

Also, we will be having Salsa turn Combos (Bacalaito ) by instructor Johnny Rumba.

And. . . New fun workshop!! on dancing R&B and Hip Hop to Bachata and Cha cha cha! 

Also, Putting the best music for you On1 & On2 and Bachata dancers -- DJ Alex Rodriguez!! 

Finally, if you Like shaking your stuff, we will be playing live Bomba Music, too. 

So, come and have a great time with us & Support Salsanerds T.V. !!!!

$10 cover at the door includes all workshops, classes, and dancing all night!!!

Event: Salsanerds T.V. Salsa Social/Bombazo
Bomba artist: Jessica D' Albino
Date and Time: Saturday January 31, 2015 at 7pm
Venue and Location: Diamond Dancers International at 11733 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618
Admission: $10 cover at the door

For more information go to the events Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1497522067189348&ref=70

Santa Ana, CA Bomba: Bomba Workshop for Adults - Saturday January 3rd and 4th, 2015

As culmination of a Puerto Rican Bomba apprenticeship sponsored by the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA), Hector Luis Rivera, Co-director of Atabey, will be teaching Bomba as taught by Roman Ito Carrillo, who learned and performed with Rafael Cepeda, one of the patriarchs of Bomba de Puerto Rico.

Drum, maraca, percussion, song, dance


We will briefly discuss history of bomba and learn, practice and execute four of the rhythms and the different parts of bomba: cuas, maraca, buleo, canto, paseo, and piquetes.

We will have two bomba drums and two congas for playing buleo. Please bring jembe or conga if you have one. Also bring sticks (drum sticks) for playing cuas and a maraca if you have these instruments.

Women bring a reboso or scarf that isn't too heavy and seems fluid enough to use during a bomba dance. We will have possible one or two extra bomba skirts.

When: Saturday January 3rd and Sunday January 4th
Time: 2:30pm-5pm
Donation: Honor the exchange (partial proceeds go to space)
Where: Saturday at el Centro, 313 North Birch Street
Sunday at La Bodeguita, 927 North Santiago Street, Santa Ana, CA

For more info: 714-585-1437

Be prepared to enjoy yourself, sweat, work hard and learn.

Boston Bomba: Roots & Rudiments - Bomba - Friday November 14, 2014

Afro-Antillean Roots and Rudiments is a new collaborative project between artists focused on the preservation of Afro-Caribbean history through music and dance.

Next week the project launches its first workshops/gatherings in Boston with special guest artists Nicky Laboy CajaDura, Jorge Arce, Sandra Marcelino and Eli Pabon Lady Enchantress

Through percussion and dance workshops we will explore African influence in Puerto Rico dating back to the 15th century, how its influence has been preserved and the significance of its preservation.

Two gatherings next week open to all:

Wednesday Nov 12th 7pm-9pm ( Bomba percussion and dance workshop)

Friday Nov 14th 6pm-9pm (Bomba percussion and dance workshop with Bombazo)

Costs (help pay for space, transportation and other fees)

$20 per gathering ($10 for children and youth)
or
$35 for both gatherings (must pre pay at door on Nov 12th to receive discount) ($15 for children and youth)

Location: Spontaneous Celebrations Danforth St, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130

Private and Semi Private sessions in Bomba percussion and dance also available upon request.

Email afroantilleanroots@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support and we hope to see you next week. Please share this post with those who may be interested...

Colorado Bomba: Puerto Rican Bomba Family Workshop in Denver By Barrio E' - Saturday May 31, 2014

Event: Puerto Rican Rican Family Workshop in Denver by Barrio E'
Host artist: Barrio E'
Date and Time: Saturday May 31, 2014 and 10:30am-12noon
Venue and Location: McNichols Civic Center at 144 West Colfax, Denver, CO
Admission: $15/pp
Register at www.barrioe.org

CO Bomba: Puerto Rican Bomba Family Workshop by Barrio E at The Dairy Center for the Arts - Saturday May 17, 2014