East Harlem-based Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena performing ensemble and nonprofit organization - Los Pleneros de la 21 - is proud to announce the 3rd cycle of the Bomba & Plena Adult Workshops in the Spring.  

Workshops feature 5 consecutive Saturdays (March 5th through April 2nd) of back to back percussion and dance sessions dedicated to exploring, deepening one's knowledge, skills and appreciation of these Traditional Puerto Rican folk genres.

DANCE CLASSES are open to Adults (17+) of all dance backgrounds and skill levels in an intensive 1 ^1/2 hour dance class that teachers movement fundamentals, dance techniques and other dance skills pertaining to this unique Puerto Rican dance form.

Classes are taught by Julia Gutiérrez-Rivera, one of the top Bomba dancers and educators of this generation. 

Live drumming in every session! Walk-in's welcomed and encouraged!

 Dancers are encouraged to bring comfortable clothes to move in and dance skirts if available. Skirts are available for public use on a limited, first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information: 212-427-5221 // pleneros21@lp21.org

The Bomba & Plena Adult Workshops are part of LP21's Community Workshop series and are made possible in part by funding support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the Offices of Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito, District 8, and individuals.