Music Moves Chicago Presents: Afro-Cuban Dance with Edson Cabrera

Schedule

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 10 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Kennicott (Jonathan) Park | Chicago, IL

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Join Music Moves for a FREE Afro-Cuban Dance class with Edson Cabrera on Oct 8, Nov 12, and Dec 10!
About this Event

Join us for three FREE Afro-Cuban dance classes with Edson Cabrera!

The foundation of Afro-Cuban expression is built upon cultural practices from several African-derived ethnic groups including the Yoruba, Congo-Bantu, and Ekpe-Abakua. These class will cover fundamental movement vocabulary for various dance forms from the Orisha to rumba guaguancΓ³. Bring a wide skirt or scarf, if possible.

All levels and ages are welcome, and programming is FREE and open to the public!

πŸ—“οΈ Wednesday Oct 8, Nov 12, and Dec 10 β€’ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

πŸ“ Kennicott Park β€’ 4434 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

πŸ’Έ FREE and OPEN to the Public!

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Music Moves Chicago (MMC) is Old Town School of Folk Music's a place-based, youth-focused, intergenerational initiative that aims to inspire, restore, and transform communities by providing access to high quality arts education, concerts, and workforce readiness through partnerships with community organizations, schools, and other institutions located in South and West side neighborhoods.


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Kennicott (Jonathan) Park, 4434 South Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, United States

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