Afro-Peruvian Dance and Drumming

Afro-Peruvian Dance

This dance class will focus on Afro-Peruvian Festejo, a fast-paced music genre that is celebratory and energetic. You will have fun and learn to move your body to the rhythm of African beats. All skill levels are welcome. Dress comfortably for movement and bring your water bottle! Classes will be taught in English and in Spanish.

• Kids (ages 5-12), Wednesdays at 9:00-9:45 AM, register for S26-A-A/P-DANCE-KIDS
• Youth (ages 13-17), Wednesdays at 11:00-11:45 AM, register for S26-A-A/P-DANCE-YOUTH
• Adults (ages 18+), Thursdays at 5:00-5:45 PM, register for S26-A-A/P-DANCE-ADULTS
• Dance Performers (ages 18+), Thursdays at 6:00-7:00 PM, register for S26-A-A/P-DANCE-PERFORMERS

Afro-Peruvian Drumming

​In this percussion class you will learn the basic rhythms of the cajon (drum box). You will gain drum pattern recognition, technique, and hand coordination skills. All levels welcome! Cajones will be provided, but please bring your own if you have one. Dress comfortably for movement and bring your water bottle! Classes will be taught in both English and Spanish.

• Ages 12 through Adults, Wednesdays at 10:00-10:45 AM, register for S26-A-A/P-DRUM
• Cajon Drum Performers (ages 18+), Thursdays at 7:00-8:00 PM, register for S26-A-A/P-DRUM-PERFORMERS

Students who sign up for both sessions will have the opportunity to perform what they learned on August 27th at the WEAC auditorium. Social begins at 6 PM, showcase will be at 6:30 PM.

Interested in being a performer? Please add your name to the waitlist and the instructor will contact you!

Youth scholarships may be requested in person at the CE office. Please make sure any special accommodations are requested at least one week prior to the start date of the program.

This activity is funded in part with a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund