MA'AT: Restoring the Balance

Join us on Sun, Mar 09, 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Mercury Cafe for a transformative event centered around restoring balance in your life.

Experience a day filled with dance, African martial arts, live drummers, yoga sessions, meditation workshops, and artist's market techniques to help you reconnect with yourself and the world around you.

Embrace the ancient wisdom of Ma'at and learn how to bring harmony and equilibrium back into your daily routine.

Don't miss this opportunity to nourish your mind, body, and soul in a supportive and energetic environment.

Join us for a day of self-discovery and rejuvenation at MA'AT: Restoring the Balance.

Info: Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Afro-Cuban dance in this dynamic, interactive workshop. This special 1 hour workshop features Orishas warrior dances steps that are an essential part of the Afro-Cuban Folklore dances.

Info: Kupigana Ngumi (Koo-pee-ga-nah N-goo-me) is known as the 'Essence of Afrikan Martial Arts'. It is a total body workout that strengthens muscles, improves balance and increases endurance. Join Moyo Arts for a special workshop with Living Legends: Oso Tayari Casel, Mfundishi (Grand Master) Bakari, and Mfundishi Mtakata visiting Denver. Embark upon a journey of self discovery, and learn history of African Martial Arts, effective defense techniques, build self-confidence, in a safe supportive and high-energy environment. (Workshops are appropriate for all ages and levels of experience)  Funding for this program was provided by the Colorado Health Foundation.

Info: Los Muñequitos de Matanzas is a Cuban rumba band dedicated to preserving Cuban folkloric traditions.Having continually recorded since 1956, Los Muñequitos is the most famous rumba group from Matanzas. Recognized as innovators within the genre they are described as “the essence of Cuba’s musical soul” (San Diego Union Tribune); “truly keepers of a sacred flame” (Latin Beat Magazine); and “living lessons in 500 years of Afro-Cuban history”. It is our privilege to bring them to the Denver for our pre-holiday class. Everyone is welcome to this no-cost workshop. Bring or borrow a drum.

Info: Cuban rumba is a folkloric dance with roots in African culture. This high energy workshop will feature a live orchestra of drums and a demonstration.

Host or Publisher Luciana de Silva Dance and Moyo Nguvu Cultural Arts Center, Inc.