FREE Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba Dance at the Kennedy Center

****UPDATE***PLEASE READ***

Thanks for your interest. The official registration for this event is through this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/dancesanctuaries_031123

Participants can register for multiple classes but surveymonkey requires that they re-register each time. Eventbrite registrations will not be shared with the Kennedy Center and do not secure your spot.

The Kennedy Center shared with us that they have over 40 people signed up for each class and that is why they may show up as sold out. They told us that almost always only half of the people who register online show up, and that there is usually room for those who show up without signing up (up to 70 people). The Eventbrite ticket does not guarantee you space with the Kennedy, only surveymonkey registrations are valid, and you have to register for each class separately on surveymonkey. Our recommendation is to try to sign up for any of the classes that have space, otherwise, please arrive the day of the event to the class/es that most interests you.

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Join us to experience the Caribbean moves of Puerto Rican bomba dance! Bomba is a conversation/interaction between a dancer and a drummer, in which the drummer simultaneously interprets the improvised dancer’s moves as drum beats. Each class will include new moves, rhythms and techniques with the Boricua sazón of live drumming! All ages welcome! All workshop led by Semilla Cultural founder and director, Isha M. Renta López.

Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/dancesanctuaries_031123

**Official registration for the event has to be through the link above.**

10:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. Class #1 | Pintando Figuras: Skirts and Armwork This class will cover bomba dance focused on the rhythm of sicá, including the protocol for individual dancing, the basic step, and improvised movements (piquetes) using the traditional bomba skirt as a tool of expression. Comfortable/workout clothing encouraged. If they have available a full circle, long skirt, please bring it. We will have skirts to borrow for attendees.

11:45a.m. – 12:45p.m.Class #2 | Con la punta ‘el pie: FootworkThis class will cover bomba dance focused on the rhythm of cuembé, including the protocol for individual dancing, the basic step, the improvised movements (piquetes) using the traditional footwork and forms. Comfortable/workout clothing encouraged.

1p.m. – 2p.m.Class #3 | Remenéate: Loíza styleThis class will cover bomba dance focused on the rhythm of seis corrido, including the protocol for individual dancing, the basic step, the improvised movements (piquetes) to dance bomba from Loíza, in their own unique style. Comfortable/workout clothing encouraged.

2p.m. – 3p.m.Open Hour | Pide Golpe: Community BombazoCommunity bombazos (or toques/bailes de bomba) is the opportunity for the community to experience live bomba as we all gather together to play, sing and dance bomba. After the three lessons, this will be where attendees will feel the full energy of bomba as we come together as a community. Bring your dance moves, your own drum or vocals to feel the culture of Puerto Rican Bomba!

Host or Publisher Semilla Cultural