Special Workshop
Donation – $10-25

Join acclaimed Bomba dancer, choreographer, educator and Puerto Rican native, Milteri Tucker Concepcion, for a workshop in Afro-Puerto Rican BOMBA dance!

Bomba is characterized by playful communication between dancer and drummer. Come learn the rhythms, steps and skirt technique of Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba dance. The dance is executed in a conversation where the drummer accentuates the dancer's movements. Class will incorporate historical contents along with key movements. Skirt is optional. Open to all levels.

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Milteri Tucker Concepcion is the founder and artistic director of Bombazo Dance Company, which aims to preserve traditional Bomba dance and fuses Afro-Caribbean folk elements with contemporary, modern and social styles. She holds a master’s degree in dance education from NYU and is currently working on her doctorate. Milteri has worked and performed along Puerto Rican Bomba masters including Cepedas, Ayala, William Cepeda and AfroRican Jazz. Milteri has also performed in San Juan, Loiza, Ponce and Carolina. Trained in Ballet, Modern and African dance styles, she has worked with a wide range of choreographers including Maria Torres, Sekou McMiller, Richard Pierlon, Jeff Shade, Angel Gil Orrios and George Faison.

Learn more about Milteri and the work of Bombazo Dance Company at www.bombazodanceco.com.