Virginia Bomba: Bomba! Afro-Puerto Rican Dance Workshops - Saturday January 31, 2015

Are you tired of the cold weather? Feel the heat of the Caribbean by taking our bomba workshops! 

We will be offering 3 workshops that will include basic dance steps of several bomba rhythms, dance routines, individual practice and discuss the history of bomba music.

Saturday January 31, 2015
2:00pm - 2:30pm - $7 per child - 5 to 9 yrs old
30 min -Children's Dance and Percussion Workshop

2:45pm - 3:45pm - $12
1 hour Teens/Adults/Seniors Basic Dance Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm - $12
1 hour Teens/Adults/Seniors Intermediate Workshop

Get the basic and intermediate workshops both for $20!

Limited spaces available! Register today!

Venue and Location: Inspire Dance at 3508 Shannon Park Drive, Suite 106, Frederickburg, VA 22408

To register, send a payment via paypal to: info@semillacultural.org

For questions or comments, email us: info@semillacultural.org
Ladies are encouraged to bring their own full-circle skirts or long scarves.

Virginia Bomba: Afro-Puerto Rican Dance Workshop - Saturday October 4, 2014

Semilla Cultural is honored to be part of the University of Mary Washington's Latino Identities Month. This year’s Latino Identities Month explores Afro-Caribbean culture and its contribution to a harmonious whole.

We want you to join us and the UMW Latino Student Association ( LSA ) to learn about the Afro-Caribbean music and dance from Puerto Rico: BOMBA. It is a music and dance developed by the African slaves that worked in the sugarcane fields, and it is still alive in the island and in the diaspora. It is a dialog between the dancer and one of the many drummers. The dancer makes body figures or movements called 'piquetes' and the lead drummer --called the 'primo' or 'subidor'-- interprets them in the drum. One dancer at a time 'challenges' or 'talks' to the 'primo' drummer through his or her dance sequence.

This free workshop will cover bomba history, basic steps, a dance sequence, and individual practice. If you are interested in this opportunity we encourage you to come out and have fun with us in Lee Hall, Room 411.

Female attendees are encouraged to bring their own long full-circle skirts or scarves.

For more information, email us: info@semillacultural.org and don't forget to invite your friends through our facebook event.

Like us: https://www.facebook.com/semillacultural

This event is part of the University of Mary Washington's Latino Identities Month that runs from September 15th to October 15th. For more information about all their events, please visit: http://students.umw.edu/multicultural/programs/latino-identities-month/.

Date: Saturday October 4, 2014 at 4pm -5pm

Location: University of Mary Washington, Lee Hall, Room 411 (Frederickburg, VA)

The workshop will take place in Lee Hall (building #33 in the map), room 411. 
For a pdf version of the map please use this link:http://www.umw.edu/documents/document/map-of-fredericksburg-campus/
Admission: Free

For more information write to info@semillacultural.org

Maryland Bomba and Plena: Fiesta Boricua 2014 - Saturday September 13, 2014

Event: Fiesta Boricua 2014
Artists: Los Hijo 'e Plena (Maryland), Plena Sin Fronteras (NY) and Yerbabuena (NY)
Date and Time: Saturday September 13, 2014 at 6pm till 11pm
Venue and Location: The Elks Lodge at 6700 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20737
Admission: $50, food included

For more information: Facebook Cultura Plenera, www.CulturaPlenera.org, culturaplenera@gmail.com or call (410) 428-8383
http://www.culturaplenera.com/orders/tickets.htm

Frederickburg, VA Bomba: Afro-Puerto Rican Dance & Percussion Class; A Journey - Tuesdays July 15-August 12, 2014

Take a journey around the island of Puerto Rico to learn the history, rhythms, songs and dance styles of Afro-Puerto Rican music: Bomba!
The class will also cover percussion!
Don't miss your chance! Bring your friends!

Every Tuesday from July 15th to August 12th
Avery Ballet LLC
11812 Main Street, Suite C202A
Fredericksburg, Virginia
(Bowman Center, off of Rt. 2)

Children (7–10 y/o): 6:00 – 6:35 pm
$5 per class

Teens/Adults/Seniors: 6:45 – 8:00pm
$15 per class

Register today by sending an email to info@semillacultural.org!
Limited spaces available!

Maryland Bomba: "Bomba y Plena en el Parque" - Sunday June 1, 2014

Event: Cultura Plenera Presents "Bomba and Plena In the Park"
Host: Cultura Plenera
Date and Time: Sunday June 1, 2014 from 12pm-6pm
Venue and Location: North Laurel Park at 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD 20723
Admission: Free
For more information: (410) 428-8383 or (410) 206-7350

VA Bomba: Semilla Cultural presents Children's Bomba Dance and Percussion Workshop and Adult Bomba Dance Workshop - Sunday May 18, 2014

By popular demand, we bring you another children's bomba workshop! 

The workshop will cover percussion, basic steps, a dance routine for boys and girls and an individual practice. We encourage you to bring your child to learn and experience Puerto RIcan culture while having fun. Children between 4 and 11 years old are welcome to attend. 

This workshop will be on May 18th, 2014 at 12:30pm at My BodyMovez in Woodbridge. (Just before the adult bomba dance workshop https://www.facebook.com/events/656342584413006/).

We extend you an invitation to learn about the Afro-Caribbean music and dance from Puerto Rico called BOMBA. It is a music and dance that dates back to the 1700s, developed by the African slaves that worked in the sugarcane fields, and it is still alive in the island and in the diaspora. It is a dialog between the dancer and one of the many drummers. The dancer makes body figures called 'piquetes' and the lead drummer --called the 'primo' or 'subidor'-- interprets them in the drum. One dancer at a time 'challenges' or 'talks' to the 'primo' drummer through his or her dance sequence. Bomba is a personal expression, it is freedom, it is our legacy and our treasure.

Let your friends know about this through our facebook event.

For more information, email us: info@semillacultural.org.

Like us: https://www.facebook.com/semillacultural

We are returning to Woodbridge! If you missed our past workshop, this is your chance! We will be offering a Bomba Dance Workshop at My BodyMoveZ on May 18th, $20 for each teen, adult or senior (men and women). Join us to understand the history, learn the dance and feel the culture!

We extend you an invitation to learn about the Afro-Caribbean music and dance from Puerto Rico called BOMBA. It is a music and dance that dates back to the 1700s, developed by the African slaves that worked in the sugarcane fields, and it is still alive in the island and in the diaspora. It is a dialog between the dancer and one of the many drummers. The dancer makes body figures called 'piquetes' and the lead drummer --called the 'primo' or 'subidor'-- interprets them in the drum. One dancer at a time 'challenges' or 'talks' to the 'primo' drummer through his or her dance sequence. Bomba is a personal expression, it is freedom, it is our legacy and our treasure.

The workshop will cover bomba history, basic steps for multiple bomba rhythms, a dance sequence, and a bombazo. If you are interested in this opportunity we encourage you to come out and have fun with us. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own long full-circle skirts or scarves. For more information, email us: info@semillacultural.org.

Limited spaces available!

Invite your friends through our Facebook event:https://www.facebook.com/events/656342584413006/

Get your tickets today! (select the 'events' tab and select May 18th):https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=31998

Like us: https://www.facebook.com/semillacultural

Children's Bomba Dance and Percussion Workshop
12:30PM-1:15PM
$8 per child

(Adult) Bomba Dance Class
1:30-3:30PM
$20 per person

Venue and Location: My BodyMovez at 2570 Dynasty Loop, Woodbridge, VA

Maryland Bomba and Plena: Bomba y Plena Dance Party - Friday May 23, 2014

Come join Cultura Plenera for an evening of fun with Puerto Rico's oldest and most dynamic music genres: Bomba and Plena. The festivities will start at 8pm with a dancing workshop. Plena has been played and danced in Puerto Rico for more than 100 years and Bomba for more than 400 years. The workshop will teach you the steps and protocols of dancing. At 9pm the party will start with musical performance so you can dance and sing along with Cultura Plenera. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn about and enjoy Bomba and Plena!

$15 includes Dance Workshop and Performance

Delicious Food and Drink will be available for purchase

Event: Bomba y Plena Dance Party

Artists: Los Hijo 'e Plena

Date and Time: Friday May 23, 2014, 8pm Bomba lesson and 9pm Dance

Venue and Location: Creative Alliance at 3134 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224

Admission: $15, $12 for members and students

For ticket information contact: Creative Alliance at (410) 276-1651 or creativealliance.org

DMV Bomba: Afro-Puerto Rican Dance Workshop - Sunday May 18, 2014

We are returning to Woodbridge! If you missed our past workshop, this is your chance! We will be offering a Bomba Dance Workshop at My BodyMoveZ on May 18th, $20 per person. Join us and learn about bomba history and dance. Save the date!

We extend you an invitation to learn about the Afro-Caribbean music and dance from Puerto Rico called BOMBA. It is a music and dance that dates back to the 1700s, developed by the African slaves that worked in the sugarcane fields, and it is still alive in the island and in the diaspora. It is a dialog between the dancer and one of the many drummers. The dancer makes body figures called 'piquetes' and the lead drummer --called the 'primo' or 'subidor'-- interprets them in the drum. One dancer at a time 'challenges' or 'talks' to the 'primo' drummer. Bomba is a personal expression, it is freedom, it is legacy and it is treasured.

If you are interested in this opportunity we encourage you to come out and have some fun with us. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own long full-circle skirts or scarves. For more information, email us: info@semillacultural.org.

Maryland Bomba and Plena: Cultura Plenera Presents "Bomba y Plena en el Parque" - Saturday April 26, 2014

Event: Cultura Plenera Presents "Bomba and Plena In the Park"
Host: Cultura Plenera
Date and Time: April 26, 2014 from 12pm-6pm
Venue and Location: North Laurel Park at 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD 20723
Admission: Not listed
For more information: (410) 428-8383 or (410) 206-7350