A Day of Afro Latin Dance Workshops with Energetic Soul

Join us on Saturday, April 20th for A Day of Afro Latin Dance Workshops with Energetic Soul! Tickets are officially ON SALE NOW! And guess what? We're kicking things off with an irresistible Early Bird offer! Be one of the first 20 to snag a Full Pass and enjoy a special discounted rate of just $79. This exclusive deal gets you access to all 3 of our dynamic workshops, packed with fun, learning, and lots of dancing! Secure your spot today and let's dance our way into an amazing weekend! 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4adRQeO Workshop Schedule: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Intro to Salsa from the Cuban perspective: A Dance and History What is Salsa? The music and dance as we know it today has both a rich and painful cultural history spanning more than 100 years from the slave trade to Cuba to the migration of musicians to New York City. Some major influences on what we call Salsa are: Guaracha, Guaguanćo, Son Cubano, Danzón and Cha Cha Cha which we will explore in this class. Qualities of the original forms include when to dance to the music and how to interpret the rhythms based on rhythmic cues, compactness, dancing in smaller spaces, vertical posture, and smaller frame. 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Intro to Afro Cuban Movements (Interpreting Orisha rhythms of the Bata) This class is designed to introduce students to different dance steps that are danced by the Orisha. We will apply the steps to different Bata rhythms for specific Orisha. In this class, we will explore why we hear the Orisha called in music and what we can take away because we may hear references to the deities in Salsa music and percussive rhythms associated with the different orishas. 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Intro to Rumba Guaguancó Rumba is considered the pulse of Cuba’s most famous neighborhoods. From Matanzas to Havana the different flavors of Rumba are electric. Traditionally there are three styles of Rumba: Yambú, Guaguancó and Columbia. Guaguancó used to be the last of the forms but the rhythms have evolved to Bata-Rumba and Rumba con timba and the latest form that has not settled on a name yet. The courtship dance is also evolving with the music. In this workshop we will explore the music of Guaguancó, how to dance and how the flavor can be added to your partner dancing. ************************************************************* About Energetic Soul: Duane Wrenn is the Creator and Director of Energetic Soul. He combines music, dance, and fitness to provide a holistic approach to wellness and well‐being with a focus on movement. Duane has over 23 years of experience performing and teaching Latin dancing. He holds a degree in Exercise Science with a focus on biomechanics and Physiology. He holds several certifications including Sacroiliac Joint Specialist, Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) under Dr. David Bercelli and is a disciple of Wu style Tai Chi Chuan under the Wu family. Duane’s focus is Cuban music and dancing, specializing in Afro‐Cuban folklore as well as popular rhythms. His last 19 years have been with a focus on Cuban music and dances with a focus on Batá and popular rhythms. His three main master instructors are Roberto Borrell, Rene Thompson, and the late Felix “Pupy” Insua. Duane has developed his dance programs – “Energetic Salsa” and “soUl°sa” and he is the co‐developer of the “SoulChiSa” and “AFRO‐tImBa” programs. These programs focus on Afro‐Cuban movement concepts and mindful practices, such as "move the breath, move the mind, and move the body". These concepts are designed to benefit dancers of all levels. He has taught his concepts throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and South America. Duane’s dancing and teaching successfully intersects the creative aspects and health benefits through movement.