About this Event
🌟 BSDC Winter Workshop Series: Puerto Rican Bomba with Sheila Brown! 🌟
Dive into the vibrant world of Puerto Rican Bomba in this three-part fall workshop series! Led by renowned instructor Sheila Brown, each session will focus on the rhythms, movement, improvisation (piquetes), and deep cultural history of Bomba.
Workshop Schedule & Focus:
• May 23: Sicá & Seis Corrido
• ***no workshop in June
• July 25: Holandés & Cuembé
August 29: Review & Celebrate All Rhythms!
Each workshop features hands-on instruction, cultural context, and plenty of time to move, groove, and express yourself through Bomba’s powerful rhythms.
Who Should Attend:
All ages are welcome! No experience or partner needed. Perfect for dancers, musicians, and anyone interested in Afro-Puerto Rican culture.
What’s Included:
90-minute workshop focused on specific Bomba rhythms
Dance technique, musicality, and improvisation
History and cultural context
Group and solo practice
Light snacks & refreshments
What to Bring:
Long, full circle skirt (optional but encouraged). Bring your own or order one here: https://a.co/d/8f58mjo
Ticket Options:
General Admission: $45 per class (advance online)
At the Door: $55 per class (if available)
Bring-a-Friend: 2 for $60 (just $30 each, advance only)
BSDC Members: 10% off with code BSDCfamily
Series Pass (all 3 classes): $120 per person (save $15+!)
Space is limited. Reserve your spot for one or all three workshops!
Refund Policy:
Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another attendee with advance notice.
Questions?
Contact BSDC at [email protected] or call 410-744-1193.
About the Instructor:
Sheila Brown is a passionate, experienced Bomba dancer and educator, committed to sharing the cultural richness and joy of Afro-Puerto Rican dance.
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Bio:
Sheila Brown is an Afro-Puerto Rican dancer with over 25 years of experience across styles from bomba and plena to salsa, ballet, tap, jazz, and beyond. She has trained with respected instructors in Puerto Rico and the U.S., and performed nationally with companies like Latin Vintage and Iroko. Today, she shares her passion by teaching salsa on2 and bomba, celebrating the rhythms, history, and Afro-diasporic roots that inspire her movement.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
BSDC Latin, African & Cultural Dance Institute, 7954 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Glen Burnie, United States
USD 33.85 to USD 129.89
