Cynthia Paniagua presents and teaches dances of Afro-Peru

Cynthia Paniagua

Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education announces a free presentation by 2014 Artist-in-Resident Cynthia Paniagua:

AFRO-PERUVIAN DANCE 

WITH CYNTHIA PANIAGUA

CYNTHIA PANIAGUA: DANCING MY ROOTS

Presentation

January 31, 6:30-8 PM

Afro-Peruvian dance workshops

Thursdays, January 16, 23 and 30, 6pm-8pm

Dancing My Roots interweaves contemporary movement and Peruvian traditional dance. Paniagua's choreography explores the heart of her ancestral part and its relationship with present day Latin American cultural realities.

During Paniagua's residency, she will also lead cultural workshops in Peruvian folk dance. To participate or sign up email Aisha Jordan at atajordan@casitamaria.org. Classes are open to all ages and levels, and beginners are welcome.

Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education
928 Simpson Street, the Bronx
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