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African Cuban Orisha Dance
Precious Life Wellness Village
The unique high energy dances and rich tradition of the African people arrived to the island of Cuba during the West African slave trade and thrives there today in the variety of Afro-Cuban dances. Barroso’s class will focus on the sacred movements of the Orisha tradition (dances of the Yoruba deities), as well as the dances of the Dahomey-Arara, Cuban-Haitian (Vodu, Gaga), Congo (Palo, Makuta), Rumba (Yambu, Guaguanco, Columbia), and Comparsa. Students will develop a strong understanding for the rhythm and vibrancy of Cuban dance. Live drumming! All levels welcome!

Where:
Precious Life Wellness Village

2116 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

When:
Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:30pm
Saturdays 10:30am-12:00pm
African Cuban Orisha Dance
ODC Dance Commons
The unique high energy dances and rich tradition of the African people arrived to the island of Cuba during the West African slave trade and thrives there today in the variety of Afro-Cuban dances. Barroso’s class will focus on the sacred movements of the Orisha tradition (dances of the Yoruba deities), as well as the dances of the Dahomey-Arara, Cuban-Haitian (Vodu, Gaga), Congo (Palo, Makuta), Rumba (Yambu, Guaguanco, Columbia), and Comparsa. Students will develop a strong understanding for the rhythm and vibrancy of Cuban dance. Live drumming! All levels welcome!

Where:
ODC Dance Commons

351 Shotwell
(between 17th & 18th)
San Francisco, CA

When:
Tuesday 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Thursday 7:00PM - 8:30PM

Orin Orisha Song Class
Instructor Jose Francisco Barroso
Learn African-Cuban Orisha song in a small group setting. In each class you will learn the spiritual songs of the Orisha in proper timing with the 6/8 bell pattern. Class will be accompanied by a basic Bembe rhythm pattern. All levels.
When:
By private group arrangement. For more information contact
plazaolorun@gmail.com


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