CapCity Salsa

Afro-Cuban Dance Workshop (Jan 2010)

Our last Afro-Cuban Dance Workshop was in the middle of October and we had no idea the level of response and enthusiasm would be as incredible as it was. It has taken some time to get the next ACDW together so that we could get the right mix in order to be even better than the last. This time we are bringing in Shayne Carter from Indianapolis, owner of the Organic Rhythms Dance Studio. Shayne has taught at the Cincinnati Salsa Congress as well as the most recent Columbus Salsa Fest. She is currently a member of the Afro-Cuban dance troupe “Sancocho”

As with all of the Afro-Cuban Dance Workshops, you can expect the highest quality live drumming accompaniment to be found in Central Ohio. We are also going to be in a much larger studio space with an entire wall of mirrors and nice moderate temperature. The material that Shayne will be covering will include Palo, Orisha dances, Rumba, and Bomba.

Saturday, January 30th
1:00 – 4:30pm
Galbreath Pavillion
39 E State St, Columbus Ohio, 43215
info@capcitysalsa.com

Full details to arrive shortly, but what we can tell you is that it will be taught by Shayne Carter of Indianapolis. We spotted this regional Afro-Cuban star teaching at the Columbus Salsa Fest and knew she was someone that Columbus needed more of.

Saturday, January 30th
1:00 – 4:30pm
Galbreath Pavillion
39 E State St, Columbus Ohio, 43215
$35 in advance, $40 at the door
info@capcitysalsa.com

duane Wrenn

Saturday, October 17th
1:00pm – 4:30pm
Short Stop Youth Center
1066 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
$40 at the door
info@CapCitySalsa.com

Duane Wrenn, renowned dance instructor from Detroit, will instruct a Rumba workshop in the traditional styles of Yambu and Guaguanco. These two forms of Cuban Rumba are only a small sampling of duane’s vast knowledge and skill in both folkloric and modern styles of dance including; Danzon, Son, Mambo, Chachacha, and Afro-Caribbean religious dances.

Through his travels and training, duane has developed a unique understanding of these dance styles and their particular historical significance. These styles of dance stand at the heart of one of the most influential melting pots for African and European musical culture. Regardless of your dance background (if any!), you will not want to miss this fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the greatest instructors in the Midwest.

In this workshop you will get:

• Warm up with Afro-Cuban body movement
• Fundamentals of Rumba
• Guaganco dance intensive
• Yambu class for all levels
• Live drummers in the folkloric tradition
• The history and mindset of Rumba

Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely. This class may be taken barefoot or with flats, heels not recommended. Women will need to bring a knee-length skirt and men will need a bandanna. Space is limited so register today!

Here is duane dancing guaguanco:

Here is another video of duane dancing guaguanco socially.