Brooklyn Bomba: United For Sam (A Benefit) - Friday May 15, 2015

United for Sammy
A Fundraiser for our Padrino Samuel Colon Sanchez 

FRIDAY MAY 15TH, 2015 :: 6 PM- 10 PM 
Trinity Lutheran Church in Sunset Park
www.trinitybrooklyn.org / www.facebook.com/trinitylutheransunsetpark 

ALL AGES$10 (all proceeds will go directly to Sammy and Nancy) 

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About Sam:

In December 2014 Samuel Sanchez suffered a devastating stroke. He is currently at Hopkins Center for Rehabilitation receiving physical, speech and occupational therapy. Sam is a Brooklyn native and has been involved in community empowerment efforts all his life through the Puerto Rican Freedom Movement, the
struggle for police accountability in NYC, teaching his Prolific Peace curriculum to young people in East Harlem and now Brooklyn, and his social justice ministry as a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church. Sam has always been a frontline brother. He has always preferred to do the direct work and exercise a form of servant leadership that we all admire. He has been a mentor, teacher, strong rock, and constant friend to generations of Latino and Black activists. Many call him Padrino.

Sam and his wife, Nancy Nevarez, now need our help. Sam cannot work since the stroke has left him immobile. We are asking people to come to a fundraiser on May 15th
and give as generously as you can. Sam has always stood by us. It is time for all of us to give generously to this great brother. Sam has always taught us that "Unity in the community comes from shared concrete needs." We now know what he needs from us and how we can build unity by sharing our economic resources and prayers for Sam and to help Nancy. Please come to this fundraiser and repost this invite on your various social media platforms. Let's do this people! Sam needs us and we must respond. Thank you so much for your support and continued prayers and thoughts for Sam's restoration to full health.

From Nancy:

My hope is that Sam will be able to recover as much as possible. He is in the fight for his life. I know many, many people have him in prayer and I ask that you continue to pray for his healing and recovery. I would rather work three jobs than ask for money, that is who I am and you know Sam is the same way however, I have come to realize through this hardened journey that I cannot do this alone. I can only go through this with the angels that God has sent by my side. I thank those who have sat with me in the hospital, who have made sure I eat and have walked me home. Frankly, your monetary donations will help keep a home that Sam can return to.

Thank you for being the foot prints that have carried Sam and me through the darkness into the light. Amen.

~ Nancy Nevarez ~

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Music Provided By:

~ DJ Xen Medina
www.facebook.com/xen.medina

Performances By:

~ Anthony Morales

~ David Lopez

~ Milteri Tucker and Bombazo Dance Company
www.facebook.com/pages/Bombazo-Dance-Co/110102342414599

~ Rokafella
www.fullcirclesoul.com

~ Storm
www.facebook.com/stormmusic3000

~ Taina Santiago

~ The Welfare Poets
www.facebook.com/thewelfarepoets

~ Veronica Verdad

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SUBWAY:

R trains to 45th Street & 4th Avenues (about 1/2 a block walk)

BUS:

B37 to 3rd Avenue & 45th Streets
B63 to 5th Avenue & 45th Streets

Driving:

www.hopstop.com

Trinity Lutheran Church
411 4th Avenue (btwn. 45th & 46th Streets)
Sunset Park, Brooklyn 11220

Bronx Bomba: Bombazo Dance Co Promotional Video

Usually this blog promotes New York performing groups such as Alma Moyo, Yerbabuena or The Legacy Women.  There are other Bomba and Plena acts in the New York area that you may not be aware of, Bombazo Dance Co may be just such a group. Based in the Bronx, Bombazo merges Bomba music and dance with both modern and African dance styles.  The result is a unique and fresh take on Bomba. Bombazo is lead by its founder and director Milteri Tucker.Concepcion.

Bombazo is currently holding Bomba dance classes on Saturdays in Bronx at Casita Maria please see the link below for more information on Bombazo's dance class http://bombaandplena.blogspot.com/2015/03/bronx-bomba-classes-bombazo-and-african.html

Bronx Bomba (classes): Bombazo and African Dance Classes - Starting Saturday March 7, 2015

Classes start next Saturday! (March 7, 2015)! First workshop in Bomba Dance!

Bombazo Dance Co's Bomba and African Dance Classes
Date and Time: Starting Saturday March 7, 2015
Venue and Location: Casita Maria at 928 Simpson Street, Bronx, NY 10459 (b/w 163rd and Barretto Streets)
Donation Cost: $12/adults; $8 children ages 12-17; $5 seniors

Bronx Bomba: Bombazo in The Bronx - Friday December 5, 2014

Join us Friday December 5th at the Bronx Museum!!! Join us We will be performing our new repertoire and Milteri will be teaching a Bomba class!
The event is free and open to the public. 

Bring your drums, skirts, panderos and lets celebrate!

****** As part of Bombazo Dance Co fundraising efforts, Coquito will be sold as well as our T-shirts!

Join us and invite friends!!! Details below!

Let's Make That Drum Talk!™ at the Bronx Museum!!!
http://www.bronxmuseum.org/

Event: Bombazo in the Bronx
Artist: Bombazo Dance Co.
Date and Time: Friday December 5, 2014 at 6pm-9pm
Venue and Location: Bronx Museum at 1048 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456
Admission: Free and open to the public

Bronx Bomba and Plena: Festival de Bomba y Plena de Bronx - Friday September 5 - 7, 2014

Event: Festival de Bomba y Plena de Bronx (dedicated to Oscar Lopez Rivera and Cheo Feliciano)

Friday September 5, 2014 at 8pm Herencia de mi Tambo and Grupo Aya 
Saturday September 6, 2014 at 8pm Grupo Maestro and 5 en Plena
Sunday September 7, 2014 at Bombazo Dance Co., 33 Broadway y Pleneras, and Sembra Maestra

Location: El Maestro at 1300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459 
Admission: Not listed

For more info call El Maestro at (646) 299-6507

Bronx Bomba: Bombazo Dance Co and Bomba Yo at Boogie on the Boulevard: Summer Sunday - Sunday August 3, 2014

Celebrate the Bronx's 100th anniversary with three pedestrian Sundays on the Grand Concourse between 165th and 167th Streets.
Schedule

11:00am, - 11:25am

Bombazo Dance Company will perform as the opening act for Blvd.
Founder, Choreographer and Bronxite Milteri Tucker and her diverse group of dancers will perform there fusion of Bomba with Modern Dance.

1:30pm-2:00pm

Bomba Yo performs as closing act.

Bronx Bomba: 3rd Annual Free Bombazo Dance Workshops - Sunday June 15, 2014

Event: 3rd Annual Free Bombazo Dance Workshops
Host: Bombazo Dance Co.
Date and Time: Sunday June 15, 2014 from 4pm-5pm
Venue and Location: Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (BAAD) at 2474 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY
Admission: Free, $10 donation is suggested

Registration is required, please email your name, number and email address to bombazodanceco@gmail.com

Bronx Bomba: 3rd Annual Free Bombazo Dance Workshops! - Starting Wednesday May 21, 2014

First Workshop:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21st 2014

Time: 6-7pm

Location: BAAD

              2474 Westchester Ave, Bronx NY 10461

Take the # 6 Train to Zerega Ave.

Located at St Peters Church.

(smaller building with red doors)

SUGGESTED DONATION: $10.00

Class Description: Class is designed for beginner dancers. Timing, figure and basic rhythms will be covered.

Dress Code: Comfortable clothing.

Registration is required. Please email you name, email, contact number to: bombazodanceco@gmail.com 

Use header: BOMBAZO WORKSHOP.

See you there! LET'S MAKE THAT DRUM TALK!™

Bronx Bomba: 2014 BAAD!AS Women Festival and Bombazo Dance Co present Bombazo in the Bronx - Sunday March 9, 2014

Come and enjoy Puerto Rican Bomba! With Live Bomba drumming, performance and poetry! Open to drummers, dancers and singers who like to participate. There will be raffles and a silent auction! more details to come!

Event: 2014 BAAD!AS Women Festival and Bombazo Dance Co present Bombazo in the Bronx
Date and Time: SUNDAY, March 9th 4 - 6pm
Venue and Location: BAAD! is located on Westchester Ave and St. Peters. 6 train to Westchester Square. Address - 2474 Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY 10561.
Admission: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.

All proceeds will go for Bombazo Dance Co. travel expenses for their 2014 performance tour.

LET'S MAKE THAT DRUM TALK!™
www.bombazodanceco.com

Bronx Bomba: 2014 GET TOUGH GET BAAD! Presents February Bomba Classes with Milteri Tucker - February 2014

Sundays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 from 4-5pm 
$5 (special rate)
BOMBA DANCE CLASS WITH MILTERI TUCKER

Milteri Tucker, director of the Bronx-based Bombazo Dance Company, leads the all level class through the basics of Bomba, a joyous Afro-Puerto Rican dance and music style that is a communal activity celebrating the relationship between the dancer and the drummer. Class includes her skirt technique open to women and men. Bring your practice skirt - practice skirts will also be provided.

BAAD! presents a V-Day dance, live performances, dance classes and a series of films celebrating queer power, diversity, defiance and visibility in annual GET TOUGH, GET BAAD! series. GET TOUGH, GET BAAD! was originally initiated in 2010 to take a stand against violence and to counter negative and victimized images of queer people in the media from homophobic attacks in the Bronx and New York City. The series presents films and events that celebrated queer strength and value.

Event: 2014 GET TOUGH GET BAAD! Presents February Bomba Classes with Milteri Tucker
Venue: Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (BAAD) located at 2474 Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY 10461
Date and Time: Sundays February 2, 9, 16, 23 from 4-5pm.
Cost of class: $5

For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1457208867840385/?ref=22&source=1

For more information on dance and drumming classes in the Bronx and US go to http://bombaandplena.blogspot.com/p/bomba-drumming-and-dance-classes.html

Bronx Bomba: Bombazo in the Bronx - Bombazo Dance Co. Performance and Fundraiser - Sunday November 24, 2013

Event: Bombazo in the Bronx!

Description: A traditional Bomba jam session (all drummers and dancers are welcome to join in) with dance performance, live drumming and poetry along with raffles and a silent auction to raise money for Bombazo Dance Co.'s performance tour to Puerto Rico and New Orleans.

Date and Time: Sunday November 24, 2013 at 1:30pm -3:30pm

Location: New BAAD 2474 Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY 10461

Via Subway train take 6 train to Westchester Sq. (Between Zerega Ave & Westchester Sq.)

Admission: $10 adults/$5 for children

For more information contact Bombazo Dance Co. at bombazodanceco@gmail.com or bombazodanceco.com

Bronx Bomba: Bombazo Dance Co. host All Male Bomba Dance Class for Beginners - October 26, 2013

Long Awaited all Male Bomba Dance Class for Beginner Dancers!!!! Hosted by Bombazo Dance Co. Saturday October 26th at BAAD.

Let's Make That Drum Talk!™

Class Description:

Classes are designed for the Beginner-intermediate adult dancer for Skirt Technique.

Milteri Tucker Concepcion is a professional dancer, actress and choreographer. Artistic Director of Bombazo Dance Co. Her Specialty is Bomba and has developed a unique teaching style wtih her Bomba Skirt Technique™ class. She was featured in the 2013 Latin Billboards with Artist Sensation Don Omar and has numerous theater New York and regional credits.

SATURDAY, October 26th

Male Bomba Dance Class with Billy T. El Negrolo is a BASIC bomba dance class where the males will learn basic steps, timing and male dancer figure. Class will be taught by Billy T. El Negrolo, who is a dancer, drummer from Puerto Rico and lead dancer and drummer for Bombazo Dance Co. He  has performed at Summer Stage, Lincoln Center, Teatro Pregones and led the KNICKS Half time show at Madison Square Garden.

 Bomba Skirt Technique with Milteri @ 1pm

Male Bomba Class with El Negrolo @ 2pm

Location: BAAD

   Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance                                       

   2474 Westchester Ave Bronx NY 10461

6 train to Westchester Sq.

COST

$15.00 for single dance classes

OR

$25.00 for both Dance classes

PLEASE RSVP and Purchase Below

email us at bombazodanceco@gmail.com

Funds will go towards the company fundraiser! You will be helping a drummer or dancer achieve this historical performance

(Updated) Bomba and Plena Performances Across North America for Friday September 27th and Saturday September 28th, 2013

Chicago

Bomba Con Buya will celebrate it's 4 Year Anniversary Friday September 27th at 6:30PM (Central time) at Efebina's Cafe located at 1640 South Blue Island, Chicago, IL 60608.

Las BomPleneras at Lincoln Park 2pm Saturday September 28th, 2013.

Coming of Two Cultures from the Caribbean:  Garinagu and Boricua 2nd Annual Drum and Dance Celebration.

Featuring Bomba Con Buya and Laruni Hati Dance Group
Venue: Garifuna Flava Restaurant
Location: 2518 West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60629
Date: Saturday September 28, 2013
Time: 6pm
Donation: $10

Africaribe's Monthly Bombazo - Saturday September 28, 2013 8pm-10pm. See the information below.

New York

Bomba Yo will be performing at "Passages: A Collective Exhibition" located at the Andrew Freeman Home, 1125 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10452. Stage time scheduled at 10AM Saturday September 28th, 2013.

Saturday September 2, 2013, The Bomba & Plena Community Workshops by Los Pleneros de la 21 will have an "Open House" from 11AM to 2PM at the Julia De Burgos Cultural Center located at 1680 Lexington Avenue and 106th Street (Spanish Harlem).

Saturday September 28, 2013, Bombazo Dance Co. Fundraiser at Copia NYC at 8PM until $10 donation and 1/2 price drinks. Copia NYC located at 305 East 53rd Street, NY, NY between 1st and 2nd Ave.

Tampa, Florida

September 28th, Nostaliga Amarilla at Catrinas Concina Y Galeria located at 2402 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL.

NY Bomba: Bombazao Dance Co. at Copia NYC - Saturday September 28, 2013

Fundraiser Night at Copia NYC for Bombazo Dance Co.'s tour to Puerto Rico and New Orleans.

Venue: Copia NYC
Location 305 East 53rd Street (between 1st Ave and 2nd Ave)
Fundraiser donation: $10.00
At the door: say "Bombazo" and all drinks are 1/2 price.
Date and Time: Saturday September 28th, 2013 at 8pm.

**FREE BOMBA CLASSES!!!! Join us next Saturday September 28th 2013!!!! With your donation you automatically enter for a chance to win a FREE Bomba Dance class or a Bomba percussion class! Invite friends and lets celebrate culture! Let's make That Drum Talk!™ SHARE!

Connecticut Bomba: Bombazo Dance Co. at the Latin Festival - Sunday September 15, 2013

Bombazo Dance Company will be performing at the Latin Festival this Sunday September 15th at Paradise Green Park  b/w Main St and Huntington Rd, Stratford, CT 06614

Artist: Bombazo Dance Co.
Show: Latin Festival
Date and Time: Sunday September 15, 2013
Location: Paradise Green Park between Main St and Huntington Road, Stratford, CT 06614


Remember Bombazo Dance Co. is working hard to raise funds to tour Puerto Rico and New Orleans please see text below:

Bombazo is a non-profit dance company, who's mission is to showcase choreographies that have been influenced and inspired by traditional folkloric elements drawn from our history as Americans and as Latinos. Taking those main ingredients and mixing them with classical, contemporary and social styles of dance, thus creating a new movement vocabulary; yet still preserving the autenticity of our culture.

As choreographer and artistic director, I want audiences to experience how a simple element can be taken to new heights and beyond. And to further enrich the knowledge of all who come and support our dance concerts, within the universal language of dance! We have been invited by EL Corralon de San Jose, a beautiful theater in the heart of Old San Juan to showcase LERO in Puerto Rico and at Congo Square Festival in New Orleans Louisiana both in 2014.  LERO is a beautiful story between two lovers, who have been taken away from their land, stripped away from their culture and traditions from Africa, and taken away to strange unfamiliar lands. Separated from each other, they both fight against odds to find one another thru the help of their Ancestors. With the fusion of Contemporary dance with West African and Bomba, this evening length work, originated back in 2003 which served as my thesis and since then, I have showcased and developed the movement to the work that it is now! This production has had two very successful runs with full house at Casita Maria Center for Arts Education and at Pregones Theater this year!Now my dream to share it with both my roots: Puerto Rico and New Orleans, is beyond rewarding! The company has 8 wonderful professional dancers and 10 amazing drummers all well knowledged in African, Haitian and Bomba drumming.  Your contributions, will help with rehearsal space, transportation in both Puerto Rico & new Orleans, air fare, Theater fee's (Ligthing and sound engineer), will allow for proper documentation, video & professional Photography. Via this site, our Facebook page and website, you will have an insight view of the rehearsal process, follow the process in Puerto Rico and in NOLA in addition mention of your name as a contributor on both our playbill for both performances.  Your contributions will help a wonderful group of Artists who love to dance, share their passion and roots with this, our very first tour!!!

Visit us at www.bombazodanceco.com

LET'S MAKE THAT DRUM TALK!™

Thanking you in advance,

Milteri Tucker Concepcion and BOMBAZO DANCE CO!

Help Bombazo Dance Co. Get to Puerto Rico and New Orleans

Bombazo is a non-profit dance company, who's mission is to showcase choreographies that have been influenced and inspired by traditional folkloric elements drawn from our history as Americans and as Latinos. Taking those main ingredients and mixing them with classical, contemporary and social styles of dance, thus creating a new movement vocabulary; yet still preserving the autenticity of our culture.

As choreographer and artistic director, I want audiences to experience how a simple element can be taken to new heights and beyond. And to further enrich the knowledge of all who come and support our dance concerts, within the universal language of dance! We have been invited by EL Corralon de San Jose, a beautiful theater in the heart of Old San Juan to showcase LERO in Puerto Rico and at Congo Square Festival in New Orleans Louisiana both in 2014.  LERO is a beautiful story between two lovers, who have been taken away from their land, stripped away from their culture and traditions from Africa, and taken away to strange unfamiliar lands. Separated from each other, they both fight against odds to find one another thru the help of their Ancestors. With the fusion of Contemporary dance with West African and Bomba, this evening length work, originated back in 2003 which served as my thesis and since then, I have showcased and developed the movement to the work that it is now! This production has had two very successful runs with full house at Casita Maria Center for Arts Education and at Pregones Theater this year!Now my dream to share it with both my roots: Puerto Rico and New Orleans, is beyond rewarding! The company has 8 wonderful professional dancers and 10 amazing drummers all well knowledged in African, Haitian and Bomba drumming.  Your contributions, will help with rehearsal space, transportation in both Puerto Rico & new Orleans, air fare, Theater fee's (Ligthing and sound engineer), will allow for proper documentation, video & professional Photography. Via this site, our Facebook page and website, you will have an insight view of the rehearsal process, follow the process in Puerto Rico and in NOLA in addition mention of your name as a contributor on both our playbill for both performances.  Your contributions will help a wonderful group of Artists who love to dance, share their passion and roots with this, our very first tour!!!

Visit us at www.bombazodanceco.com

LET'S MAKE THAT DRUM TALK!™

Thanking you in advance,

Milteri Tucker Concepcion and BOMBAZO DANCE CO!