"Bomba Women Dancing & History"

Posted on Saturday, January 23

Instructor: Ivelisse “Eve” Diaz

Class Focus: Cuembé and Seis Corrido , Beginners & Intermediate
January 31- March 14, Sundays @ 11am-1pm, Ages 12 and up

Bomba has become a strong form of self expression. It has become a way of living for many. In this class students will be introduced to the history of bomba as well as be introduced to two bomba rhythms: Cuembé, a very sensual rhythm and Seis Corrido, a very lively rhythm. Students will learn foot work, skirt techniques and defining piquetes. 

A little about the instructor…
Ivelisse Diaz was born and raised in Chicago. She is a bomba dancer, singer and percussionist. She became a Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center volunteer as a child. She was a member of Grupo Yuba for 16 years. She teaches bomba in schools and travels across the United States. She is also a bomba dance and hip hop instructor at the SRBCC. As part of the Saturday Scholars student exchange program sponsored by Bank One, she traveled to Ghana and exposed students from different countries to bomba. In 1996, she participated in Dance Africa in Chicago with Grupo Yuba, sharing the stage with groups from the United States, Brazil and South Africa. Ivelisse has dedicated her life to promoting, teaching and encouraging others to learn about and experience Puerto Rican culture. Ivelisse, now a member of Buya; also collaborates with other groups, such as Nuestro Tambo, AfriCaribe, Paracumbe and Bomberas De La Bahia. She incorporates contemporary dance genres into bomba to help younger audiences connect with bomba.

For more information please contact
mirely.rodriguez@srbcc.org or visit our website at www.srbcc.org.

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Registration ends Friday January 29th