AFROCUBAN DANCE WORKSHOP(ORISHA SHANGO & OYA)

Hello everyone!! 🎉 This is it!!! Get ready because @shumdesalsa is hosting an AMAZING AFROCUBAN DANCE WORKSHOP featuring the incredible ORISHAS SHANGO & OYA! 🗓 When: March 8th ⏰ Time: 2pm-4pm 📍 Location: 527 Bloor St West, 2nd floor 💲 Price: Just $40 online or $45 at the door! 🌟 Level: INTENSIVE SPECIAL COURSE – ALL LEVELS WELCOME! What to expect: Prepare for an unforgettable experience! We’ll dive into singing, explore the rich history and unique characteristics of each deity, and most importantly, learn those powerful body movements! Understanding these moves is crucial for enhancing your everyday salsa skills. Join us for this special day and let’s dance together! What is ORISHA? Orisha (also given as Orisa and Orishas) are supernatural entities usually referred to as deities in the Yoruba religion of West Africa, The Orishas traveled to the Americas and the Caribbean via the Transatlantic Slave Trade, when many of the Yoruba were enslaved, and there they became syncretized with the Christian saints of Catholicism. The Yoruba were able to continue practicing their religion by nominally becoming Catholic as the saints served the same purpose in Catholicism as the Orishas did in their native faith, as intermediaries between a believer and the supreme deity. What to expect ? In this unic wokrshop we will learn more about Shango & Oya , who they are, their dances and ritual as well as a better understanding of Yoruba religion and why is so important now a days and why is so transcendent in cuban culture. Chango: Is a prominent deity in our Afrocuban religion ( SANTERIA) , esteemed as the god of lightning, thunder, dance, and virility. He is also recognized by the names Shango or Xango. Characteristics - Chango is known for being outspoken, extroverted, and passionate, with a strong affinity for celebration and a particular attraction to women. He embodies the elemental forces of thunder, lightning, fire, dance, and music, symbolizing vitality and energy.His preferred colors, red and white, reflect his dynamic and powerful nature. - Often depicted wielding a double-sided axe and wearing a brass crown, representing his authority and strength. OYA: The queen of the Niger River, is an Orisha associated with winds, lightning, and violent storms. Characteristics : In addition to her connection with nature, Oya is recognized as a guardian of the ancestral realm and serves as the gatekeeper between life and death. She is believed to facilitate the transition of souls from the earthly realm to the spiritual world. A formidable warrior, Oya holds a prominent position in the Yoruba pantheon, revered for her fierce nature, protective capabilities, and transformative power. What to expect: Learn more about our Afrocuban culture, history, we will What is ORISHA? Orisha (also given as Orisa and Orishas) are supernatural entities usually referred to as deities in the Yoruba religion of West Africa, The Orishas traveled to the Americas and the Caribbean via the Transatlantic Slave Trade, when many of the Yoruba were enslaved, and there they became syncretized with the Christian saints of Catholicism. The Yoruba were able to continue practicing their religion by nominally becoming Catholic as the saints served the same purpose in Catholicism as the Orishas did in their native faith, as intermediaries between a believer and the supreme deity. What to expect ? In this unic wokrshop we will learn more about Shango & Oya , who they are, their dances and ritual as well as a better understanding of Yoruba religion and why is so important now a days and why is so transcendent in cuban culture. Chango: Is a prominent deity in our Afrocuban religion ( SANTERIA) , esteemed as the god of lightning, thunder, dance, and virility. He is also recognized by the names Shango or Xango. Characteristics - Chango is known for being outspoken, extroverted, and passionate, with a strong affinity for celebration and a particular attraction to women. He embodies the elemental forces of thunder, lightning, fire, dance, and music, symbolizing vitality and energy.His preferred colors, red and white, reflect his dynamic and powerful nature. - Often depicted wielding a double-sided axe and wearing a brass crown, representing his authority and strength. OYA: The queen of the Niger River, is an Orisha associated with winds, lightning, and violent storms. Characteristics : In addition to her connection with nature, Oya is recognized as a guardian of the ancestral realm and serves as the gatekeeper between life and death. She is believed to facilitate the transition of souls from the earthly realm to the spiritual world. A formidable warrior, Oya holds a prominent position in the Yoruba pantheon, revered for her fierce nature, protective capabilities, and transformative power. What to expect: Learn more about our Afrocuban culture, history, we will sing and understand the most intricate but fascinating world of ORISHAS . WHAT TO WEAR: Barefoot and Comfortable clothing & Long shirt (if have it).What is ORISHA? Orisha (also given as Orisa and Orishas) are supernatural entities usually referred to as deities in the Yoruba religion of West Africa, The Orishas traveled to the Americas and the Caribbean via the Transatlantic Slave Trade, when many of the Yoruba were enslaved, and there they became syncretized with the Christian saints of Catholicism. The Yoruba were able to continue practicing their religion by nominally becoming Catholic as the saints served the same purpose in Catholicism as the Orishas did in their native faith, as intermediaries between a believer and the supreme deity. What to expect ? In this unic wokrshop we will learn more about Shango & Oya , who they are, their dances and ritual as well as a better understanding of Yoruba religion and why is so important now a days and why is so transcendent in cuban culture. Chango: Is a prominent deity in our Afrocuban religion ( SANTERIA) , esteemed as the god of lightning, thunder, dance, and virility. He is also recognized by the names Shango or Xango. Characteristics - Chango is known for being outspoken, extroverted, and passionate, with a strong affinity for celebration and a particular attraction to women. He embodies the elemental forces of thunder, lightning, fire, dance, and music, symbolizing vitality and energy.His preferred colors, red and white, reflect his dynamic and powerful nature. - Often depicted wielding a double-sided axe and wearing a brass crown, representing his authority and strength. OYA: The queen of the Niger River, is an Orisha associated with winds, lightning, and violent storms. Characteristics : In addition to her connection with nature, Oya is recognized as a What is ORISHA? Orisha (also given as Orisa and Orishas) are supernatural entities usually referred to as deities in the Yoruba religion of West Africa, The Orishas traveled to the Americas and the Caribbean via the Transatlantic Slave Trade, when many of the Yoruba were enslaved, and there they became syncretized with the Christian saints of Catholicism. The Yoruba were able to continue practicing their religion by nominally becoming Catholic as the saints served the same purpose in Catholicism as the Orishas did in their native faith, as intermediaries between a believer and the supreme deity. What to expect ? In this unic wokrshop we will learn more about Shango & Oya , who they are, their dances and ritual as well as a better understanding of Yoruba religion and why is so important now a days and why is so transcendent in cuban culture. Chango: Is a prominent deity in our Afrocuban religion ( SANTERIA) , esteemed as the god of lightning, thunder, dance, and virility. He is also recognized by the names Shango or Xango. Characteristics - Chango is known for being outspoken, extroverted, and passionate, with a strong affinity for celebration and a particular attraction to women. He embodies the elemental forces of thunder, lightning, fire, dance, and music, symbolizing vitality and energy.His preferred colors, red and white, reflect his dynamic and powerful nature. - Often depicted wielding a double-sided axe and wearing a brass crown, representing his authority and strength. OYA: The queen of the Niger River, is an Orisha associated with winds, lightning, and violent storms. Characteristics : In addition to her connection with nature, Oya is recognized as a guardian of the ancestral realm and serves as the gatekeeper between life and death. She is believed to facilitate the transition of souls from the earthly realm to the spiritual world. A formidable warrior, Oya holds a prominent position in the Yoruba pantheon, revered for her fierce nature, protective capabilities, and transformative power. What to expect: Learn more about our Afrocuban culture, history, we will sing and understand the most intricate but fascinating world of ORISHAS . WHAT TO WEAR: Barefoot and Comfortable clothing & Long shirt (if have it). of the ancestral realm and serves as the gatekeeper between life and death. She is believed to facilitate the transition of souls from the earthly realm to the spiritual world. A formidable warrior, Oya holds a prominent position in the Yoruba pantheon, revered for her fierce nature, protective capabilities, and transformative power. What to expect: Learn more about our Afrocuban culture, history, we will sing and understand the most intricate but fascinating world of ORISHAS . WHAT TO WEAR: Barefoot and Comfortable clothing & Long shirt (if have it). and understand the most intricate but fascinating world of ORISHAS . WHAT TO WEAR: Barefoot and Comfortable clothing & Long shirt (if have it).