Saturday, February 15, 2014
ORLANDO LATINO™: A New Generation of Bomba y Plena
ORLANDO LATINO™: A New Generation of Bomba y Plena: María T. Padilla Editor The Lanzó family, with Idalia (left) and Miguel (right). Melissa is third on the left. ¿Qué será de la bomb...
Colorado, Bomba: Broomfield Dance Classes at Colorado Conservatory of Dance - Thursdays February 20-March 13, 2014
4 weeks Dance classes - Afro-Caribbean Music.
3001 Industrial Lane, #12 Broomfield, CO 80020Thursdays February 20 - March 13, 2014
Teens, Adults and Seniors
$15.00 - Barrio e' Non-members
$12.00 - Barrio E' Members
Register Today!
If you are a member- write to us to give you the code for the discount prices.
For more information on Bomba and Plena dance and drumming classes in the US go to http://bombaandplena.blogspot.com/p/bomba-drumming-and-dance-classes.html
NY Bomba: Legacy Women at Multicultural Event to Benefit WBAI - Saturday February 15, 2014
Come to Big Road in Chelsea at 7 PM on Saturday, February 15th, 2014, for a multicultural event that will benefit WBAI, 99.5 FM, free-speech, listener-sponsored community radio in NY. The program will preview the 2014 edition of the New York African Chorus Ensemble's"Celebrate Diversity, Celebrate You" Festival. There will be three great musical acts, dancers, poetry and a short film, including:
--the NY African Chorus Ensemble - an award winning group of virtuoso vocalists, musicians and dancers directed by the NYACE founder, ethnomusicologist Joyce Adewumi (lead singer in the video below), showcasing a wide range of African vocal music in choral settings.
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--Niall O'Leary's Percussive Irish Music and Dance Ensemble, led by World Champion step dancer, multi-instrumentalist and cultural educator Niall O'Leary.
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--Legacy Women - an all-women group of dynamic singers, precision drummers and expressive dancers performing the music of the Afro-Latin Caribbean and highlighting the role of women in preserving and transmitting culture. They will also be showing and discussing the film, "Birthright Crisis 2012," concerning the ongoing crisis faced by people of Haitian ancestry in the Dominican Republic, including many who were born there, but are being stripped of their Dominican citizenship and deported to Haiti (a neighboring land where most have never been).
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The show will be held at BIG ROAD IN CHELSEA,
235 West 23rd Street, 2nd Floor, NYC (Between 7th & 8th Avenues) on Saturday, FEBRUARY 15th, 2014, at 7 PM.
Phone: 802-829-8174 Elevator Access Food Available Space to Dance!
Suggested donation to WBAI of $15. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
www.bigroadinchelsea.org
Berkeley, CA: Alta California Full Snow Moon Dance Party - with LAS BOMBERAS and FALSO BAIANO - Saturday February 15, 2014
The SNOW Moon is here!
Another chance to bring the blessing of the full moon down on our heads, and to dance, socialize, and experience the new Bay Area phenomenon, Afro-Latin Flamenco soul band,
ALTA CALIFORNIA!
We had a great time at the wolf moon party, and things are just getting better! We are bringing back the incredible all-womens Puerto Rican drumming and singing group LAS BOMBERAS DE LA BAHIA.
And we are presenting our incredibly talented friends who play Brazilian Choro: Groupo FALSO BAIANO:
Get here early so you don't miss a note!
Like last time, DJ El Kool Kyle will keep the party going until late, this is a full moon not to be missed!
Come sip cocktails from young coconuts and dance to Bay Area original Latin music by Alta California.
Doors @7:30, Music @8:00.
We look forward to making your full moon a night to remember again!
$15 door
Date and Time: Saturday February 15, 2014 doors open at 7:30 music at 8PM PST
Venue and Location: Cloud 9 at 1320 9th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
Admission: $15 at the door
Monday, February 10, 2014
DC/Maryland/Virginia Bomba: Bomba in the DMV! 2 workshops with Julia Gutierrez-Rivera from NYC! - Sunday February 16, 2014
BOMBA! workshops coming to the DMV areas on Sunday, February 16, 2014!
Bomba is one of the traditional musical styles of Puerto Rico. It is the mixture of the three different cultures of the Island, the Spanish, African and Taino cultures. The base rhythm is played by two or more drums. Its real meaning is about the encounter and creative relationship between dancers, percussionists, and singers. Instructor Julia Gutierrez-Rivera from NY! will be teaching a 2 hour workshop at Dance Studio Lioudmila accompanied by Cultura Plenera from MD! for all level dancers.
Description of workshops:
Workshop I: Introduction to Bomba dance: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
On-line tickets discounts good thru 02-10-14
$20At the door: $25
Bomba is one of the traditional musical styles of Puerto Rico. It is the mixture of the three different cultures of the Island, the Spanish, African and Taino cultures. The base rhythm is played by two or more drums. Its real meaning is about the encounter and creative relationship between dancers, percussionists, and singers. Instructor Julia Gutierrez-Rivera from NY! will be teaching a 2 hour workshop at Dance Studio Lioudmila accompanied by Cultura Plenera from MD! for all level dancers.
Description of workshops:
Workshop I: Introduction to Bomba dance: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
On-line tickets discounts good thru 02-10-14
$20At the door: $25
Appropriate for all levels, focusing mainly on rudiments of the dance practice and expressions of Bomba. The session will introduce the core structure of Bomba dance, rhythm and time metrics. Concepts including: paso.basico, paseo, postura, and figuereo will be the core foci of the session. The purpose is to introduce these concepts as the fundamental elements of Bomba for first time dancers, it can also fine tune these techniques for more experienced dancers. The session will segue into workshop 2 with basic piquetes (the improvised movements that characterize Bomba dance).
Workshop 2: Building piquete sequences for more experienced dancers, but open to all levels:8:10pm to 9:40pm
On-line discount admission good thru 02-10-14
$20
At the door: $25
Workshop 2: Building piquete sequences for more experienced dancers, but open to all levels:8:10pm to 9:40pm
On-line discount admission good thru 02-10-14
$20
At the door: $25
This fast paced workshop will focus on building piquete sequences, from essential musical progression to more complex improvisation, skirt technique and partner dance work will also be incorporated into the workshop to provide additional tools for seasoned dancers.
Workshop l and ll: 1hr 1/2 each workshop
On-line discount admission good thru 2-10-14
$35
At the door: $40
BOMBAZO: 9:45 to 10:30pm
SKIRTS:
Cultura Plenera will have available several skirts for female dancers to use. However, there won't be enough for everyone so it is encouraged for attendees to bring their own skirts or scarves.
On-line discount admission good thru 2-10-14
$35
At the door: $40
BOMBAZO: 9:45 to 10:30pm
SKIRTS:
Cultura Plenera will have available several skirts for female dancers to use. However, there won't be enough for everyone so it is encouraged for attendees to bring their own skirts or scarves.
Location: Dance Studio Lioudmila at 18 Roth Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
For more information call (703) 751-8868 or email DanceStudioLioudmila@hotmail.com
To sign up for the class click on the link below.
Post by Karen Aguilar.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
NY Bomba: Bomba and Rumba Super Sunday - Sunday February 9, 2014
Global Rhythms presents Super Sunday: Back to back Rumba and Bomba Dance Class !!! Back by popular demand, Global Rhythms offers a crash course rumba workshop reviewing the techniques and concepts from RumbAcademy I. This is a great opportunity for beginner students who want to learn dance fundamentals in time for the remaining weeks of RumbAcademy.www.globalrhythmsashe.com. The Rumba workshop will be followed by an Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba dance workshop led dancer and cultural worker Cynthia Renta. During this workshop, students will learn Bomba dance in an interactive, energetic and supportive dance environment. Special focus will be given to building improvisational solo dance techniques. Our desire is to continue building important cultural, artistic ties between Puerto Rican and Cuban art communities often referred to as the “dos alas” or (two wings of the same bird). We will look specifically at the importance of Rumba (Cuba) and Bomba (Puerto Rico) respectively as community participatory art forms.www.facebook.com/ The Rumba and Bomba workshop will be followed by a group class trip to the Los Gallos Rumba in Harlem. Students will have the opportunity to execute their new dance steps in am open rumba event amongst the wider dance and artist community. Prices Rumba Wsh $20/h. Bomba wsh $20/h. 2 workshops $35. Preregister for discounts!! http://www.eventbrite.com/ Date and Time: Sunday February 9, 2014 from 4pm -7pm. Venue and Location: Belly Dance America at 265 West 37th Street, New York, NY For more information on Bomba and Plena dance and drumming classes in the US go to http://bombaandplena.blogspot.com/p/bomba-drumming-and-dance-classes.html |
Friday, February 7, 2014
NY Bomba and Plena: Siembra Maestra Live - Saturday February 8, 2014
Attention All AFRO-LATIN ROOTS MUSIC FANS !!!! COME OUT TO EAST HARLEM'S Camaradas El Barrio for some Great Tasty Foods And Full Bar and Swinging Latin Music
THIS FEBRUARY 8 (( SATURDAY )) @ 10PM !! DON'T MISS OUT !!
Act: Siembra Maestra
Date and Time: Saturday February 8, 2014 at 10PM
Venue and Location Camaradas El Barrio at 2241 First Avenue, New York, NY
Admission: Not listed
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