2Q Kids Spring Bomba Classes: Learn Puerto Rico's Traditions

Hola Familia!

We can't wait to welcome you and share our love and passion for Puerto Rico! A new season to celebrate and uplift each other! Learning together about la música, cultura y comunidad.

Children learn Afro-Puerto Rican drum and dance, beats and moves with Segunda Quimbamba! We've been teaching the rich cultural folkloric music known as la Bomba and la Plena for 30 years in Jersey City, and throughout New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania.

This program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, division of the Department of State, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development, Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners. A grant Supported Public Funds from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund. A Resident Partnership at the Nimbus Arts Center at the Lively which helps extend community outreach and impact.

Program Access contact Nanette Hernandez will coordinate your requests for assistance and accommodations and answer your program questions. Please email Nanette at [email protected] or call/text 201-463-4814. Nimbus Dance studio and theater building is an ADA compliant and accessible venue. Please visit their website https://www.nimbusdance.org/ for complete venue accessibility information and for a current status on COVID Safety policy and protocols.

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Fun, energetic and engaging! The program culminates with a Student Recital with Segunda Quimbamba on June 2 at the Nimbus Arts Center.

Children's classes begin on April 14 - June 2. This includes the all-preparatory dates for the culminating event. Classes are at the Nimbus Arts Center in Downtown Jersey City. Students can register through April 21. After this date no new students are accepted into the class.

CHILDREN's Spring Program will focus on Bomba Dance & Bomba Minor Percussion

Dance Day 1: Student and teacher exchange introductions and share. The classes start with a 5-minute warm up. Through listening, observing, and asking questions, we prepare to learn and understand the Bomba rhythms. Students will learn one rhythm - starting with the basic bomba step with a short choreographed routine. Maximum 15 students per class. Students learn to sing in chorus in the call-and-response methods in the Spanish language.

Attend biweekly Zoom meetings with Masters and Instructors for additional practice, discussions of cultural history, the instruments, the rhythms, in the diaspora or whatever is on your mind, community building together in a continuing shared learning space.

Program Dates: April 14 - June 2, 2024

The program is on Sunday afternoons at 1 - 2 PM. Each class is 30 minutes in length.

Dance: Students 6 - 11 years old

Class 1:00 - 1:30 PM

Minor Percussion: Students 8- 13 years old

Class: 1:30 - 2:00 PM

Program Fees:

New students: $145

Returning Students Disc: $125

COMBO OFFER: Minor Percussion plus Dance Classes: $250 get all the classes & prep!

Student must be at least 8 years old to register for the combo dance and drum classes.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Nimbus Arts Center •329 Warren St. • Jersey City, NJ 07302 www.nimbusdanceworks.org • Phone/fax (201) 377-0718

Trains: Take PATH to Grove Street STOP, then a short walk east towards the water on Columbus turning left onto Warren Street, venue at 329 Warren Street. Or Exchange Place STOP walk west on Columbus away from the water to Warren Street turn right for venue.

Car: Limited Street or paid parking available in the area of Downtown Jersey City.

What can I bring into the studio?

For dance, dress comfortably with soft shoes/sneakers; a limited number of dance skirts and drums are available in class. If you own a dance skirt or drum, please bring it with you. Bring your own water, personal hand sanitizer and mask.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Segunda Quimbamba contact is Nanette Hernandez, [email protected] or call or text 201-463-4814

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

If you easily can, yes.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes

Please be aware of your own exposure: If you can answer yes to any of the following questions, we ask that you consider staying home**:

- I am experiencing any of the following symptoms: (Cough, Sore throat, Shortness of Breath)

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Host or Publisher Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center, Inc.