Batá: Where is the ONE?
Learn to hear the drums with Roberto Borrell
An in depth study of Afro-Cuban Dance, Song and Percussion class.
NOW A WEEKLY ZOOM CLASS ON FRIDAY MORNINGS
11:00 am to 12:00 pm Listening and Singing
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Dancing and Singing
Write to duquesne1@gmail.com to get ZOOM INVITE
SUGGESTED DONATION
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Michael Spiro, Roberto Borrell and Jesús Díaz at SFJAZZ
The Batá are three drums that originated in Nigeria and are used in Cuba to play in religious ceremonies and for performance. It is a very complex and beautiful art. The drums play simultaneously, creating their own language by “talking” to each other.
Roberto will go through different songs used in Orisha dance and played on the Batá. You will learn the words to the songs, where the Clave falls, and a most important factor for being able to hear and understand the drums: Where is the One?
The second half of the class we will get up and dance. Each student will try to sing the words to the songs out loud and demonstrate where the movement is placed within the song. Don't worry, perfection is not expected!!!
ROBERTO'S WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE
2020 on ZOOM
Afro-Cuban Folkloric Dance - Mondays and Thursdays
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
For Zoom Invite
email: duquesne1@gmail.com
Suggested payment $10 on Venmo or PayPal
Popular Cuban Dance - Wednesdays
Listening and Dance (Danzón, Son, Son Montuno and Cha Cha Cha)
7:00 to 9:00 pm
For Zoom Invite
email: duquesne1@gmail.com
Suggested payment $15 on Venmo or PayPal
Where is the One - Friday mornings
Listening & Singing Afro-Cuban Folkoric Music
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Singing & Dancing Afro-Cuban Folkoric Dance
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
For Zoom Invite
email: duquesne1@gmail.com
Donation only
***For information on Percussion and Private Classes please call 510-860-1175.
***For Zoom Invites send an email to Roberto Borrell at : duquesne1@gmail.com