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Live Bata Rhythms in Ogun & Yemaya
We will be hosting an Afrocuban dance workshop in Ogun & Yemaya rhythms with LIVE bata drummers to understand firsthand the link between percussive rhythms & dancing! Join us as we explore this fundamental concept in Afro-latin dance and explore their deep roots in Afrocuban dancing. This Afrocuban workshop will focus on 2 powerful Orisha bata rhythms; Ogun (warrior & blacksmith) & Yemaya (Mother goddess of the seas).
From Afrocuban, to Rumba, to Salsa, to Bachata... the steps to these dances were created in sync with percussive rhythms. Join us as Sarita Leyva leads us with live drummers in this special 2 hour workshop at Toronto's house of dance; Dovercourt House.
Early bird price of $40 before May 1st! Price goes up May 1st!
Where: 805 Dovercourt rd.
When: Sunday May 19th 12:30pm-2:30pm.
What: Oggun & Yemaya Afrocuban dancing with live bata drummers.
Sarita Leyva is one of Toronto's leading figures in traditional Cuban dances. Her dance education include being an alumna of:
-ENA(Escuelas Nacionales de Arte); one of the top national dance schools in Cuba.
-Domingo Pau; a living encyclopedia of Cuban dances.
-Isaias Rojas; director and founder of Compañía BanRará.
-Juan Teodoro Florentino; choreographer and musician of Ballet Folklórico Cutumba.
-Ernestina Quintana "Nenita"; dancer and founder of Compañía de Danza Contemporánea de Cuba.
Ogun rhythms, Sundays Mar 17- May 12, 12:30pm-2:00pm
Afro-Cuban Ogun rhythms, Sundays Mar 17- May 12, 12:30pm-2:00pm. $199.99 for 8-classes/$30 drop in.
8-class series exclusively on the steps, body movement, and rhythms of the warrior orisha Ogun, the powerful warrior Orisha associated with iron, truth, & justice. Ogun's powerful dance movements & steps are featured often in Salsa Afro-Cuban shines, and here we're exploring the dance much deeper! Join us as we dance in detail to the steps, body movement, and rhythms of Ogun....with Sarita Leyva; professor of Cuban dance from York University's School of Fine Arts & alumna of Cuba's prestigious Arts school; ENA(Escuela Nacional de Arte). Come explore the roots!
To give context, this Cuban folkloric dance is from the Yoruba dance complex in Cuba. These Afro-Cuban ryhthms precede the dances of modern-day Cuba, and the rhythms, steps & body movement of the Orisha dances influenced the development of Rumba, Son, & Salsa.
Sarita’s extensive dance history includes being an alumna of:
-ENA(Escuelas Nacionales de Arte); one of the top national dance schools in Cuba.
-Domingo Pau; a living encyclopedia of Cuban dances.
-Isaias Rojas; director and founder of Compañía BanRará.
-Juan Teodoro Florentino; choreographer and musician of Ballet Folklórico Cutumba.
-Ernestina Quintana "Nenita"; dancer and founder of Compañía de Danza Contemporánea de Cuba.
The Afro-cuban dance complex (Yoruba/Kongo/Arara/Carabali/Rumba) have many dances within them, which are challenging enough on their own. This series is focusing exclusively on Ogun of the Yoruba complex to ensure maximum retention. Sarita will focus exclusively on the steps, intention, rhythms, body movement & history of this specific Afro-Cuban dance. Limited spots available, so book early to reserve your spot!
*No classes on long weekends
*15% of proceeds will go straight to over-the-counter medicine to locals in Havana, Cuba.
8 classes option
OR
2 people for 4 classes each of any Level 2+ Salsa/Bachata classes.
$149.99 +HST.
The 4-classes option is $89.99 + HST.
Salsa Level 1, Tuesday 9:00-10:00pm. May 7-28 2024!
4 classes, begins Tues May 7th. Salsa level 1, Foundations is a bimonthly 4-class course for complete beginners.
Each class focuses on the basic steps, their relation to Salsa music, and a Salsa foundational move, which is reviewed every class to maximize retention of the material. YOU WILL BE DANCING SALSA BY THE END OF THIS COURSE!
Special Introductory price of $69.99+HST for 4 classes.
Salsa Level 2, High-Beginners, Thursdays 8:45-10:00pm.
Salsa Intermediate, Thursdays 7:30pm-8:45pm.
Private lesson 1 hour
A private lesson with either Sam, Claudia, or Carol that is personalized to focus exclusively on your specific needs in dance that you would like to improve on. $89.99+HST