AFRO-LATIN ELEMENTS :: YAMBU-RUMBA WORKSHOP

CONTENT Students will be introduced to the music and dance of Yambu, one of the three varieties of Rumba, the other two being Guaguanco and Columbia. Rumba is the national dance of Cuba and, together with Son, gave birth to Salsa. Salsa rhythms and movements are heavily influenced by Rumba. This workshop will demonstrate some of those connections. We will introduce the three conga (or tumbadora) parts known as salidor, segundo, and quinto, as well as rumba clave. Attendees will play the rhythms with instruments provided (you may also bring your own). Yambu uses the slowest tempo of the three rumba styles and incorporates movements feigning frailty, nurturing and flirtation. It is danced alone or in pairs. LOCATION: Helen Newman Dance Studio, Cornell Campus. Address: 163 Cradit Farm Road, Ithaca, NY. INSTRUCTORS Music: Jonathan Kline and Hiram Jimenez Dance: Hiram Jimenez and Michael Ristorucci NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY This workshop is oriented toward a diverse audience in terms of music and dance level, including: * The absolute beginner in music or dance. * Salsa and Latin dance students of any level. * Musicians or dancers of other genres who want to experiment with Latin and Afro-Caribbean genres. SPONSORS: Event financed in part by the Student Activities Finance Commission and brought to you by Salsa Palante Dance Troupe. Free and open to entire Cornell community.