This intergenerational dance class is an i ntroduction to Afro-Peruvian culture. Participants will be introduced to A fro-Peruvian instruments that will be part of this class with live music\, and learn a dance routine for the Festejo-- the most popular Afro-Peruvia n rhythm\, danced in any type of celebration due to its festive nature. If you missed Cunamacue last month\, experience this wonderful class and the groups fun energy here at the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch!
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\n\nCunamacué\; was founde d in 2010 in Oakland\, California by Carmen Romá\;n: dancer\, choreo grapher\, filmmaker\, and educator -- born in Lima\, Peru. Cunamacue was f ounded with the purpose of bringing visibility to the presence and cultura l knowledge of the African descendant population in Peru. Cunamacué\ ; brings awareness of Peru's African descendants by sharing their deep cul tural history through music and dance. Cunamacué\; promotes the cont inuity of Afro-Peruvian culture\, representing it as a living\, vibrant an d evolving form whose music and dance can be used as a means of contempora ry expression. A reflection of the San Francisco Bay Area\, Cunamacu&eacut e\;'s movement vocabulary is deeply rooted in Afro-Peruvian dance and uses movements from modern dance and other dances of the African Diaspora to c ommunicate our themes.
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