Sat, May 25
|Aroha Afro Latin Dance
Sankofa Day and Performance: Bachata Clásica
A deep dive into Bachata's history, dance, & culture, this workshop will conclude with a short performance by attendees. You will learn fundamental body movement, partner work & cultural roots using the Ghanian principle of Sankofa, "taking from the past what is good & bringing it into the future."
Time & Location
May 25, 2024, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Aroha Afro Latin Dance, 1001 S Cashua Dr Suite F, Florence, SC 29501, USA
About The Event
A deep dive into Bachata's history, dance, & culture, this workshop will conclude with a short performance by attendees. You will learn fundamental body movement, weight shifts, & partner work using the Ghanian principle of Sankofa, "taking from the past what is good & bringing it into the future." The day will close with a performance by attendees at our Afro Roots Party.
COST:
Early Bird $45, 10 available (5/15)
Advance Price: $55 (5/24)
Day Of: $65
Children (5 years - 11 years)
First child free with paying adult, additional children are $10 each
SCHEDULE
1001 South Cashua Dr, Suite F, Florence SC
Attendees will be taught a short choreography to perform at the evening social. Performing is optional. If you plan to perform, bring something to wear that is nice casual.
- No dance experience necessary
- No partner needed
- Light refreshments will be provided.
2:00-3:00 Bachata History and Cultural Context (interactive. be ready to do some moving)
3:15-4:15 Bachata Body Movement, Musicality, Footwork & Choreo
4:15-5:15 Bachata Partner work & Choreo
5:15-6:00 Choreography Rehearsal
6:00-7:30 Dinner on your own
Social
7:30-10:00 Afro Roots Party & Performance at Local Motive Brewing
DJ Mon-Te will be playing the best in Afro Latin, Afro Caribbean, Afro Beats, Hip Hop and R&B.
Tickets
Early Bird Tickets (10)
Deadline: May 15 Includes workshop, social, and snacks
$45.00Sale endedAdvanced Ticket
Deadline: 5/24 Includes 4 hour dance workshop, social, and snacks.
$55.00Sale endedDay Of
Includes workshop, snacks, and social.
$65.00Sale endedAdditional Child (5-11years)
One child is free with a paying adult. Additional children are $10 eaach
$10.00Sale endedAdd Partner
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Total
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