Los Workshops: Rhythm, Dance + Culture [Flamenco / Afro-Cuba / Brazil]

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1. Percussion Workshops

   1. Cuban Percussion + Dance : 12:00pm – 2:00pm ticket

      LOCATION: Blank Cultural Platform Adrian Hearn, Aloy Junco, “Panga” Hechavarría take you on a extended hands-on sessions combining rhythm, movement and percussion with discussion of the history and cultural context behind Cuban musical traditions. Participants will be introduced to different rhythmic approaches, instruments and the relationship between percussion and dance, with plenty of opportunities to listen, play and move. A chance to go beyond the performance and better understand the instruments, traditions and cultural influences that shape Cuban music. The final part of the workshop will go into greater cultural and historical depth - exploring why Afro-Cuban music and dance embody the orishas (Yoruba nature spirits). Don't be surprised to see, hear and feel the power of these spirits as the combine with the batá drums.

      LOCATION: Blank Cultural Platform Adrian Hearn, Aloy Junco, “Panga” Hechavarría take you on a extended hands-on sessions combining rhythm, movement and percussion with discussion of the history and cultural context behind Cuban musical traditions. Participants will be introduced to different rhythmic approaches, instruments and the relationship between percussion and dance, with plenty of opportunities to listen, play and move. A chance to go beyond the performance and better understand the instruments, traditions and cultural influences that shape Cuban music. The final part of the workshop will go into greater cultural and historical depth - exploring why Afro-Cuban music and dance embody the orishas (Yoruba nature spirits). Don't be surprised to see, hear and feel the power of these spirits as the combine with the batá drums.

      $40.00

      + $2.85 fee

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   2. Pandeiro + Samba + Beyond! :  2:15pm – 4:15pm  ticket

      LOCATION: Blank Cultural Platform  Explore Brazilian rhythms, percussion and Samba de Roda with Mestre Loki from Movimento Alto / Capoeira Angola Canberra, assisted by Raio de Sol. Discover the pandeiru's rhythms and cultural roots through hands-on playing, music and movement, finishing with a lively, participatory roda. Bring your own pandeiru if you have one; some instruments will be provided.

      LOCATION: Blank Cultural Platform  Explore Brazilian rhythms, percussion and Samba de Roda with Mestre Loki from Movimento Alto / Capoeira Angola Canberra, assisted by Raio de Sol. Discover the pandeiru's rhythms and cultural roots through hands-on playing, music and movement, finishing with a lively, participatory roda. Bring your own pandeiru if you have one; some instruments will be provided.

      $40.00

      + $2.85 fee

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2. Flamenco Workshops

   1. Beginner Flamenco Dance : 10:00am - 11:30am ticket

      LOCATION: Latin Dance Canberra Beginner Flamenco Dance: Learn foundational steps and bodywork, explore basic flamenco rhythms and palmas and bring them together in a short routine. Open to all ages, genders and experience levels, with no partner required.

      LOCATION: Latin Dance Canberra Beginner Flamenco Dance: Learn foundational steps and bodywork, explore basic flamenco rhythms and palmas and bring them together in a short routine. Open to all ages, genders and experience levels, with no partner required.

      $75.00

      + $4.39 fee

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   2. Intermediate Flamenco Dance : 11:30am - 1:00pm ticket

      LOCATION: Latin Dance Canberra Intermediate Flamenco Dance: Build on existing experience with a more focused session in technique, choreography, musicality and expression. Participants will work more closely with flamenco rhythm and live accompaniment. Some previous flamenco or dance experience is recommended.

      LOCATION: Latin Dance Canberra Intermediate Flamenco Dance: Build on existing experience with a more focused session in technique, choreography, musicality and expression. Participants will work more closely with flamenco rhythm and live accompaniment. Some previous flamenco or dance experience is recommended.

      $75.00

      + $4.39 fee

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   3. Flamenco Cante + Palmas : 1:00pm - 2:00pm ticket

      LOCATION: Latin Dance Canberra Cante Flamenco Singing + Palmas Workshop: Learn to sing Rumbas, a flamenco style shaped by the exchange between Spain and Latin America. Also includes palmas handclap techniques and a focus on singing, rhythm and wellbeing. Beginners welcome; no previous music experience required. Some Spanish is helpful but not essential. Bring a pen, paper and water bottle

      LOCATION: Latin Dance Canberra Cante Flamenco Singing + Palmas Workshop: Learn to sing Rumbas, a flamenco style shaped by the exchange between Spain and Latin America. Also includes palmas handclap techniques and a focus on singing, rhythm and wellbeing. Beginners welcome; no previous music experience required. Some Spanish is helpful but not essential. Bring a pen, paper and water bottle

      $50.00

      + $3.29 fee

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3. Package

   Cuba + Brazil ticket

   Inclusions

   • 1 × Cuban Percussion + Dance : 12:00pm – 2:00pm
   • 1 × Pandeiro + Samba + Beyond! :  2:15pm – 4:15pm 

   $75.00

   + $5.48 fee

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