4hr Intensive / Chango / Abakua / 30.11.
Schedule
Sat Nov 30 2024 at 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
TribalTanssiKeskus | Helsinki, ES
💥Sentimiento Manana presents:🇨🇺 Learn the Abakua and Chango with Maestro's Jesús La Rosa Pérez.
Abakuá is an Afro-Cuban male secret society with roots in the Efik and Ekpe traditions of southeastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon. It was brought to Cuba in the 19th century through enslaved Africans, especially in Havana and Matanzas, where it continues to be active today. The Abakuá society preserves both religious and cultural traditions that center around fraternity, loyalty, and ancestral respect. Abakuá ceremonies and rituals include symbolic storytelling, rhythmic drumming, and dance, each with deep spiritual meaning.
The Abakuá dance is characterized by powerful, grounded movements and intricate footwork that reflect both the strength and solidarity of its members. The dance is performed to the beat of sacred drums, known as bonkó enchemiyá, which are played in complex polyrhythms exclusive to Abakuá ceremonies. The music and dance have contributed to Cuba’s cultural identity, influencing Cuban Rumba, especially the style known as Columbia.
For dancers, studying Abakuá offers a deeper understanding of Cuban rhythm, history, and movement, with powerful body control and cultural insight that benefit styles like Rumba, salsa, and Casino. It’s not just a dance but a journey into Cuba’s Afro-Cuban spiritual heritage, honoring resilience, unity, and ancestral roots.
ChangĂł is a powerful and revered Orisha in the Yoruba religion and Afro-Cuban SanterĂa, embodying fire, thunder, lightning, and masculine strength. Known as a warrior, king, and lover, ChangĂł is associated with courage, passion, and sensuality. He is often portrayed as a charismatic figure with an intense energy, wielding a double-headed ax and dressed in his characteristic colors of red and white.
For dancers, learning Changó’s movements can enhance power, rhythm, and expressiveness on the dance floor, adding a level of depth and confidence that benefits not only Orisha dance but also salsa and Casino dancers.
The training is soolo training. No partner needed. Highly recommended for all improver and advanced level salsa, casino, afro-cuban dancers.
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🎯 Program for 30.11.
14:00 - CHANGO / IMPROVER
15:00 - CHANGO / ADVANCED
16:00 - ABAKUA / IMPROVER
17:00 - ABAKUA / ADVANCED
17€ / One Lesson / Register here 👇
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29€ / Two lessons / Register here 👇
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45€ / All four Lessons / Register here 👇
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đź“ŤLocation: Vanha Talvitie 19A, 5krs
(You will receive a downloadable PDF with directions and a door code to the location)
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🇨🇺 About Jesús La Rosa Pérez
Jesús La Rosa Pérez is an Afro-Cuban dancer, teacher, choreographer, and musician who has made an incredible mark on Cuban and international dance. As part of the artistic direction of Ballet Folklórico del Oriente, one of Cuba’s most prestigious companies, he earned recognition from UNEAC for his outstanding choreography, with his work "Cimarrón" becoming one of the most popular dance shows in Cuba in 2017.
Jesús has performed and taught around the world, from Cuba to the US and Europe, including a standout performance at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Festival. He has collaborated with legendary rumba orchestras like Muñequitos de Matanzas and some of Cuba's most famous music groups, including Los Van Van and Charanga Habanera.
A researcher and educator, Jesús’s deep understanding of Afro-Cuban traditions led him to help develop the curriculum for Cuban professional art schools. His teaching has influenced hundreds of professional dancers, and his reputation draws students from across the globe.
