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      • DANCING SOLO JAZZ // BERLIN
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      • SWING OUT for followers // BERLIN
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      • SWIVEL SPECIAL // BERLIN
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      • The BIG APPLE Jam Sessions // BERLIN
      • To Play With Rhythm // BERLIN
      • THE DEAL about Leading & Following // BERLIN
      • BEAUTY & DUTY of the LINDY HOP FOLLOWER // BERLIN
      • The BIG APPLE Jam Sessions
      • BEAUTY & DUTY of the LINDY HOP FOLLOWER // BERLIN
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      • THE DEAL about Leading & Following // BERLIN
      • DANCING SOLO JAZZ // BERLIN
      • JUST SWINGIN' IT // BERLIN
      • ON IMPROVISING
      • ON INTERACTING
      • A JAZZASS ROUTINE
      • RHYTHM & EASE // AUTHENTIC JAZZ CLASS in BERLIN
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      • TRUST YOUR FEET // BERLIN
      • TRUST YOUR FEET // BERLIN
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THE VINTAGE DANCE ADVENTURE

H A V A N A 
in  H A R L E M
                         5  O c t  2 0 1 9


R U M B A   W O R K S H O P  

for  Swing  dancers  (not exclusively)
with  LISANDRA CERVANTES
&
P A R T Y   
with  Cuban & Swing  music & dance 
from the 1930s, 40s & 50s



W O R K S H O P
Saturday, 5 October 2019

13:30 - 17:00    //   3 h for 36 €, reduced 30 €  (excl. breaks)
at Swingspiration   //   Körtestr. 10, 10967 Berlin-Kreuzberg
register here  ➢➣➢

It is easy to see and feel: the Lindy Hop and Cuban Rumba both are deeply rooted in African culture. Their grounded, rhythmic and at ease character as well as freedom and naturalness of movement strongly represent this heritage. And furthermore, the cultural melting pot of late 1920’s New York brought together musicians and composers from Harlem, Cuba and Puerto Rico, all influencing each other, offering and creating a rich landscape of dance music, including Swing. In the 1930s to 50s, New York's many ballrooms like the Savoy were cooking with various styles of music and dance, and old timers claim that “everybody danced everything”. So it is no surprise that HERRÄNG DANCE CAMP added Cuban Dances to their program.

All Lindy Hop lovers are hence cordially invited to gain a deeper idea of Swing by diving into Cuban dance culture for at least a day. Especially its quality of movement is a distinct part of Authentic Jazz  and the Lindy Hop. Our workshop teacher Lisandra Cervantes has over 20 years of experience in teaching Cuban dances to offer to further your dancing. And her so very beautiful and knowledgeable way of moving her body is a treasure in itself. A sure prognosis: Her ease and calm will rub off on you already by watching her move.

In the evening we will celebrate the conjunction of Swing and Cuban culture with a dance feast at NOU, where quite a few meetings of different dance forms have already joyously happened with UPTOWN LODOWN.

Join in!


A B O U T   
L I S A N D R A    C E R V A N T E S

Cuba-born and raised Lisandra Cervantes finished her studies of various Cuban dances after 6 years at the University of Arts in Havana and has been teaching ever since. She has plenty of experience in conveying her culture and expertise to dance students from different kinds of culture and background. Living in Berlin for several years, she certainly knows her way around all peculiarities of movement.  Watch her dance!   ➢➣➢


A B O U T   
C U B A N    R U M B A

The Cuban Rumba is a term comprising a vast variety of Cuban dance forms which are known since the 18th century and whoms origin is distinctly African – hence it is called Afro-Cuban Rumba as well. It was created by African ethnicity; slaves who were brought from Africa, and their descendants. During its progression, Spanish influences were also included.
Find further info and video recommendations by Lisandra!  ➢➣➢

Rumba – as many vernacular dances – was transformed by european influence into a new and quite different dance, called Rhumba, with an added "h", meaning the ballroom version. This version won't be the topic of this workshop.
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P A R T Y  
with live Swing music
Saturday, 5 October 2019

21:00  //  8-10 €
6,5 € for workshop participants
at NOU Tango Mitte   //   Chausseestr. 120, 10115 Berlin

Get your dose of caribbean ease and good old swinging happiness with live Swing music and djed Cuban and Swing music from the 1930s, 40s and 50s.

20:00   Swing taster
21:00   Dance floor opens
21:30   Rumba performance by Lisandra, followed by a short Rumba taster to just join in.

The party takes place thanks to  generous cooperation with:
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