Puerto Rico Bomba Dance Workshop with Julia Gutierrez-Rivera from NYC!

Live2Dance is bringing back to the DMV area Julia Gutierrez-Rivera for an amazing, powerful and energetic 2 hour workshop on Saturday September 17, 2016. Julia L. Gutiérrez-Rivera’s profound passion and connection to Puerto Rican and Afro-Caribbean cultural arts traditions stem from her bloodline, as the youngest daughter of Juan Gutiérrez, Founder/Director of Los Pleneros de la 21– Grammy Nominees and New York’s Bomba and Plena Ambassadors to the world and Vanguards of Puerto Rican cultural arts in the United States. As a performer, arts administrator and arts educator, her work continues to expand upon the legacy bestowed unto her by countless luminaries of Bomba & Plena and has proven instrumental towards the proliferation of these traditions for generations, young and old, from all over the world. Workshop information: Julia Gutierrez-Rivera will focus to provide a highly energetic, interactive and informative dance class that explores various rhythms and dance techniques of the Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba traditions. Dance skirts or scarfs are highly recommended. How long is the workshop: The workshop will last for 2 hours from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes for registration/signing in purposes. What to wear to the workshop: Wear comfortable clothing that allows your body to move freely.You can wear jazz shoes, socks or be bare foot for this workshop.Bring plenty of H20 to hydrate.Bring a small towel for your sweating needs. Who can attend: This workshop is targeted to both male and female dance students of all ages, including children who are interested in learning about dance. Note: Dancer should come prepared to work and to sweat. This workshop is appropriate for multiple genres - Salsa on1, Salsa on2, Cuban Salsa. PLEASE BRING H20 WITH YOU!