New York Bomba: The Bomba & Plena Adult Workshops - CYCLE 3: Baile de Parejas y Mas!!! - February and March 2015

Los Pleneros de la 21's popular Bomba & Plena Adult Workshops (the adult component of the BPCW Community Workshops) continues in the spring with it's 3rd cycle of classes, featuring 6 Saturdays of Bomba & Plena percussion and Bomba dance!

Join us as we shake off the winter blues and welcome the start of the Spring season for 6 sessions in February and March!

Each Saturday session includes a percussion class and a dance class, for over 3 hours of instruction, plus something for everyone!

Drum classes will be offered by veteran pleneros and masterful drummers: Juan J Gutierrez, Nelson Matthew Gonzalez and special guests of the LP21 extended family!


Dance classes include energetic yet comprehensive and thoughtful instruction on Bomba dance styles, for both MEN and WOMEN, offered by LP21's core dancers: Nelson Matthew Gonzalez and Julia Gutierrez-Rivera.
PLUS....as we kick off the 3rd cycle on Valentine's day --a day of love, friendship, family and community--this cycle will give special attention and focus to BAILES DE PAREJAS in plena and in Bomba.

The 3rd BPAW schedule is
11-12:30, Drum/Percussion class
12:35-2:25, Dance class

Feb 14th - *this session will also feature a special bomba and plena jam to celebrate friendship, loves and community!

Feb 28th
Mar 7th
Mar 14th
Mar 21st
Mar 28th

Don't miss out, especially at the affordable rate of only $15 per drum or dance class...wanna do both? Take over 3 hours of incomparable classes for only $25!!!

Julia de Burgos Center
1680 Lexington Avenue, El Barrio 10029
Walk-ins are welcomed, just come prepared with your holiday spirit!!!!!

For more information:
212-427-5221
pleneros21@gmail.com

The Bomba & Plena Community Workshops' Adults classes are part of Los Pleneros de la 21's Bomba & Plena for All programs and are made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the offices of NYC Council Speaker

New York Bomba: 2 Intensive Bomba and Plena Workshops with Carlos "Carli" Maldonado - Tuesday June 17th and Wednesday June 18th 2014

UN PASO ALANTE RETURNS this summer 2014!

LP21's series of Master Classes, Performing Arts Clinics and profound exploration of Music, Dance, Song and performance of Bomba and Plena - Un Paso Alante (UPA) will kick off it's first cycle with talented and versatile percussionist, Carlos Maldonado Percussionist in two back-to-back evenings of hands-on learning, interactive exploration and more in percussion, musicianship and approaching Music practice.

Tuesday June 17th and June 18th 2014
6:30 - 8:30 pm

Julia de Burgos Center
1680 Lexington Avenue (between 105th and 106th Streets),
LP21's studio, Room 213

Pre-registration is strongly recommended, as spaces are limited.

For more information and registration fees:
212-427-5221
pleneros21@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=656428027763507&ref=70

Un Paso Alante is an extension of LP21's Bomba and Plena Community Workshops program, and is made possible in part by support from the National Endowment on the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the Offices of NYC Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito, District 8.

New York Bomba: Baile de Bomba with Mateo Gonzalez (Bomba dance class for men) - Monday July 14 - Wednesday July 17

LP21's popular and unique "Un Paso Alante" series - events and activities of music clinic and profound explorations of Bomba and Plena practice, technique and performance - returns in its 2nd cycle of the Summer....

this time we are excited to present 
BOMBA DANCE CLASSES FOR MEN
featuring Nelson Matthew Gonzalez - one of the top Bomba dancers!

(women are welcomed of course)...
For 3 consecutive evenings in July, Mateo will explore different aspects and techniques as pertinent to the male dance styles and figure in Bomba Puertorriquena.
approaches.

This is truly a unique series providing men the opportunity to move, express and grow in these deep dance traditions.

3 CONSECUTIVE EVENINGS 6:30 - 8:30 PM
MONDAY JULY 14TH - WEDNESDAYS JULY 16TH
take one evening, or take all three, as each evening will allow you to go deeper into your own journey as a dancer and avid supporter of Puerto Rican traditional musical expressions.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
Don't miss out and secure your space today!
pleneros21@gmail.com
212-427-5221
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=791120354232000&ref=70

Julia de Burgos Center
1680 Lexington Avenue (Studio 213)
El Barrio, NY 10029


Un Paso Alante is part of LP21's Bomba and Plena Community Workshops Program, an initiative of the Bomba & Plena for All efforts. It is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Offices of NYC Council Member Melissa Mark Viverito, District 8.

NY Bomba and Plena: Bomba, Plena & Hip Hop - Friday February 28, 2014

Los Pleneros de la 21 is proud to present the 6th annual installment of BOMBA, PLENA & HIP HOP LP21's In the House event that explores, teaches and celebrates Puerto Ricans, and Puerto Rican culture in the Diaspora featuring the LP21 ensemble and special guest artists, dynamic Hip Hop artists: REPH STAR AND PATTY DUKES of CIRCA '95 FRIDAY, FEB 28, 2014 SESSIONS OPEN FOR 10 AM and 12 PM Julia de Burgos Cultural Center (1680 Lexington Avenue and 106th St. El Barrio, NY) $5 Admission (per student) for contact us today for large group rates! RSVP required (deadline: Wed. Feb 26th 2014) FOR MORE INFO: 212-427-5221 PLENEROS21@GMAIL.COM Bomba & Plena In the House is another LP21 signature program that provides interactive and educational performances for NYC schools and students to teach about the cultural practices and musical expressions of Puerto Rico, the Afro Diaspora and their connection to NYC life and communities. Each dynamic performance is hosted in the vibrant neighborhood of EL BARRIO (Spanish Harlem), and celebrates the vitality and history of the neighborhood, the community and the cultural practices heralded throughout the area. Performances are open and appropriate for all grades and educational practitioners! Bomba and Plena In the House is a public program made possible in part by support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Offices of NYC Council Member Melissa Mark Viverito, District 8. CAN'T MAKE OUR FEBRUARY SESSION? BOOK AHEAD FOR OUR UPCOMING MARCH 14TH SESSION - CELEBRATING WOMEN DRUMMERS, SINGERS AND DANCERS, OUR LEADERS IN THE AFRO-DIASPORA AND CULTURAL ARTS MOVEMENT!

NY Bomba and Plena: Teatro Modern Puertorriqueno Inc. Presents "Salsa, Trio Marachi, Bomba and Plena" - November 15, 2013

Teatro Moderno Puertorriqueno Inc. Presents: Salsa, Trio, Mariachi, Bomba and Plena. Come out and enjoy the Afro-Boricua rhythms of Bomba Yo. 

Artist: Bomba Yo
Location 1680 Lexington Avenue, between 105 and 106 Street
Date and Time: November 15, 2013 and 12-6pm.
Admission: Free Event for the whole family.

(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 and Plena: Los Pleneros de la 21's Bomba & Plena Community Workshops Open House - Saturday September, 28, 2013

The LP21 Familia is proud and excited to get back to work, with the BOMBA & PLENA COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS...now celebrating 25 YEARS!!!! Catch a sneak peak of our exciting new curriculum, sample music, dancing and craft classes, meet and network with our talented intergenerational staff of instructors and masterful cultural arts practitioners, get a first hand opportunity to pre-register and secure your space in this unique program...ALL FOR FREE! The Annual BPCW FREE OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION KICK OFF EVENT will welcome students, parents, adults and community members from all walk's of life on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH 2013 11:00 am Julia de Burgos Cultural Center (1680 Lexington Avenue) 212.427.5221 pleneros21@gmail.com The BPCW classes begin on October 19th 2013, but don't wait until then to register, get in on the know TODAY! The BPCW is part of LP21's Bomba & Plena for All - Educating Through the Arts initiatives and is made possible in part by support from the New York State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the Offices of NYC Council Member Melissa Mark Viverito, District 8.