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It's a new year and we are back!!The only regular Afro-Cuban dance classes in West Yorkshire.
We will be continuing our series of workshops with an open level class on Sunday 25th January.
Workshop schedule:
1pm-2pm: Afro (Yoruba)
3pm-4pm: Rumba
4pm-4:15 Rumba improv!
All welcome. No need to bring a partner.
If possible, please bring a long circle skirt.
For Rumba, ladies: you may use a long skirt or scarf; for men: handkerchief.
Come and learn to dance in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!
What are the Yoruba dances?
These are the practices that came to Cuba (amongst other countries) during the transatlantic slave trade. The enslaved people, most of whom were Yoruba believed in deities known as the Orishas, This pantheon of deities forms part of the religion known as la Regla de Ocha (also known as Santeria or Lucumi) in Cuba. Widely practised in Cuba, it is more than just a dance, it is an important part of Afro-Cuban culture, and features heavily in Cuba's popular music style, timba.
The orishas are deities with human-like qualities, each with their own character and specific traits. In this workshop we will be studying Ellegua the child-like orisha and Yemaya, a female orisha that represents the sea and motherhood.
What is Rumba?
Rumba is a dance that was created in Cuba by the Black Africans brought to the island during the transatlantic slave trade (though several countries have their own versions of Rumba, Cuban Rumba is in fact unique and not to be confused with other styles!).
Cuban rumba comprises of three main forms the most popular of which is Guaguanco. This style of Rumba incorporates a playful game between the male and female dancers culminating in the infamous vacunao (vaccination).
About your teacher:
Nadia is an energetic dancer, passionate about Cuban dance, and in particular the Afro-Cuban dance styles. Her journey began as a student in Glasgow, though it was a move to Manchester and then on to Paris where she discovered more about the richness of Cuban dance which instilled a deep passion for Cuban folkloric dance.
She has since gained experience in various genres of Cuban dance but is perhaps best known for Rumba and Afro-Cuban dances in which she has both taught and performed at home and abroad, and led online projects such as the 'Rumba on Lockdown' choreography group designed to incorporate musicality with Rumba in popular Cuban songs.
Her teaching style is lively and dynamic, catering for the complete novice to the more experienced dancer, with a focus on body movement, musicality and styling.
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VENUE:
Deighton Working Men's Club
Deighton Road
Prices: £12 per person if paid in advance (up to midnight the day before) or £15 on the day.
Payments can be made with cash or through BACS transfer.
If you require further information please feel free to reach out.
Tel: 0777 639 0603
You can also contact me using Facebook messenger and WhatsApp.
Future workshops dates:
January 2026!
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COVID:
Hand sanitizers will be available at venue. Please do not come to the class if you are experiencing Covid symptoms (these can be found on the NHS website).
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/covid-19-symptoms-and-what-to-do/
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