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Raíces Means Roots

Introduction To Bomba - Drum and Dance

About the Program

Sundays, 12noon - 1pm
May 8 - June 26, 2022

Environmental Education Center
20 River Rd., Highland Park, NJ

This class is outdoors. In case of inclement weather, beginner drum classes will be held in the Environmental Education Center with additional COVID precautions, including required masks and open doors for ventilation.

Don’t know how to sing, dance or play a drum? No problem! Bomba is community, a group celebration of freedom and expression! Beginners are welcome and invited!
 
This class is intended for adults and for families with older children, with the requirement that a guardian must remain present at all times. Registration is limited to the first 20 participants per session, please sign up early!
 
Raíces reserves all rights of acceptance to the program through the registration process. 

During our 8 week class series we will: 

  • Learn the rudiments of this art form utilizing the Barriles (Afro-Puertorican Drums), the Maraca (Taíno hand gourd) and the Cuá (Drum sticks played on a small barrel).
  • Learn how to speak to the drums using the movements of your body in the form of Piquetes in an expression of free form dancing. 
  • Learn the use of Call and Response (Antiphony) in song to complement the three strains of Bomba known as Sicá, Güembe and Yubá. 

Registration