Afro Cuban Modern Dance Workshop With Malpaso Dance Company

AILEY EXTENSION IN ASSOCIATION WITH CITYPARKS SUMMERSTAGE PRESENT AFRO CUBAN MODERN DANCE WORKSHOP WITH MALPASO DANCE COMPANY The Cuban technique of modern dance is a fusion of North American Modern Dance (including (Sokolov), Graham, Limon, Cunningham), European ballet, and traditional Afro-Cuban dances and rhythms. The central teaching of the class is based around contraction and release technique, combined with spine undulation movements from Afro-Cuban dance styles. The across the floor combinations encourage a focus on rhythm of and musicality. The combination of influences (American, European and Afro) manifest within Cuban dance provides the students a unique (transcultural) experience of movement. Two classes will take place: Monday, August 7th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday, August 8th, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Preregistration is required. More Info below.