About Afro-Cuban Folkloric

This class is intended to create a movement environment that explores the various forms of Afro-Cuban dance tradition. While practicing different movements representing the Orisahas (dieties from the African traditions brought to Cuba), we will discuss the form’s history and its importance to each movement. Based on each dancer’s skill, knowledge, and experience the class allows participants to embrace an accessible path to understanding dance through the quality of movement, and cultural context.

About Modern Afro-Cuban

Cuban modern dance is a dynamic fusion of North American dance techniques (Graham, Limon, Taylor), ballet and Afro-Cuban dances and rhythms. The class consists of a warm-up with a concentration on breathing and undulation exercises, along with across-the-floor and open dance combinations. The unique movement, routines, and rhythms introduced in class will require dancers to think more intently about space, time, and musicality. The purpose of this class is to introduce dancers to a new, rarely seen form of modern dance and provide them with a new avenue for self-expression.