Grupo Folklórico Palo Santo's Events

Afro-Cuban Folkloric Dance Class

March 23, 2010 from 6pm to 7pm – Northeast American School of Dance (on the 4th floor of the Fitzwillys building)

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Are you an artist, arts organization or venue?

artist

What town do you live in?

Northampton

In which disciplines do you work or exhibit?

Performance, Dance, Theater, Other

Artist Statement/Bio

Miguel Periche is from Holguín, Cuba, where he grew up immersed in Afro-Cuban culture and dance; and performed with the Conjunto Folklórico Okú. Since arriving in the US Miguel has performed with the SonRisa ensemble in New York; and has taught Salsa dance in the Smith College Dance Department, the Northampton Country Club, and at the East Street Studios in Hadley. Miguel is the principal dancer in Grupo Folklórico Palo Santo, and teaches the Afro-Cuban folkloric dance class.

Describe your organization or gallery

Grupo Folklórico Palo Santo is a group of dancers and musicians from in and around the Pioneer Valley region of Western Massachusetts that is dedicated to the study, performance and teaching of Afro-Cuban folkloric dance and music. For a complete description of our activities and a full schedule of our performances and classes visit our website at http://www.GrupoPaloSanto.com

Website

http://www.GrupoPaloSanto.com

Ongoing weekly classes in Afro-Cuban Folkloric Dance

Ongoing weekly classes in Afro-Cuban Folkloric Dance taught by Miguel Periche (from Holguín, Cuba); with drumming by Grupo Folklórico Palo Santo
Tuesdays 8:00 - 9:30 PM

Northeast American School of Dance
25 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060
(on the 4th floor, above Fitzwilly’s Resaurant)

$12 per class (drop-in); or $80 for an eight class card.

For more information and directions http://www.GrupoPaloSanto.com/gps/danceclass.html