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Percussion Workshops
Cuban Percussion + Dance : 12:00pm – 2:00pm ticket
LOCATION: Blank Cultural Platform Adrian Hearn, Aloy Junco, “Panga” Hechavarría from Suns of Mercury 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 from Suns of Mercury 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 feeUse arrow keys to change quantityPandeiro: Samba + Beyond! : 2:15pm – 4:45pm ticket
LOCATION: Blank Cultural Platform Discover the versatility of the pandeiro, Brazil's national percussion instrument! Lead by Marina Da Silva, director of iLe iLu, with assistance from Raio de Sol. Explore samba rhythms on this unique instrument, then journey beyond to explore other techniques through practical playing, movement, and discussion of the instrument’s history, cultural context and place within Brazilian music. Bring your own pandeiro if you have one. If you don’t, a limited number will be available to use during the workshop. This participatory session is designed to combine technique, rhythm, movement and cultural understanding.
LOCATION: Blank Cultural Platform Discover the versatility of the pandeiro, Brazil's national percussion instrument! Lead by Marina Da Silva, director of iLe iLu, with assistance from Raio de Sol. Explore samba rhythms on this unique instrument, then journey beyond to explore other techniques through practical playing, movement, and discussion of the instrument’s history, cultural context and place within Brazilian music. Bring your own pandeiro if you have one. If you don’t, a limited number will be available to use during the workshop. This participatory session is designed to combine technique, rhythm, movement and cultural understanding.
$40.00+ $2.85 feeUse arrow keys to change quantity
Flamenco Workshops
Beginner Flamenco Dance : 10:00am - 11:30am ticket
$75.00+ $4.39 feeUse arrow keys to change quantityIntermediate Flamenco Dance : 11:30am - 1:00pm ticket
$75.00+ $4.39 feeUse arrow keys to change quantity
- Package
Cuba + Brazil ticket
Inclusions
- 1 × Cuban Percussion + Dance : 12:00pm – 2:00pm
- 1 × Pandeiro: Samba + Beyond! : 2:15pm – 4:45pm
$75.00+ $5.48 feeUse arrow keys to change quantity