The Dances of Afro-Cuban Orishas with Michel Rodriguez Cintra

    Event Type
    Class
    Event Description

    In this introductory class we will learn the basic steps of the dances of a few of the many Orishas in the Yoruba Pantheon. We will learn the isolation of body parts, grounded movement, and the cultural meaning of the steps. The class also explores how the same step can be executed differently, depending on which Orisha is the focus.

    Running Time
    1 hour
    Dance Styles
    Latin
    Inclusive/Physically Integrated
    Multi-disciplinary
    Traditional/Indigenous Dance
    West African

    Location

    Lucky Plush Productions

    3825 N. Bell Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60618
    (773) 862-9484