Drumming Workshop with Jose at Dance Cuban night
The weekly Cuban Salsa class took a different turn last night as Jose gave a workshop in Cuban drumming. Bolero rhythms with a chorus of Guantanamera. Rumba clave and lots more.
Jose
The night gave a insight of the roots of Cuban music and the complexities of the beautiful rhythm’s
Dance Cuban Class
Alex from Jose’s band Guateque came and put in the clave to hold things together.
The Bolero rhythm takes shape
Concentration from Carl, Jo, David and Viv
Jose at Dance Cuban
Even the Bata drums were up ended, Linda and Sharon
Check out more about Jose and Guateque including a video of an energy packed Chan Chan taken at the Arts Centre Norwich. Jose also runs Cuban Salsa Classes at Bar Tapas in Norwich UK and Bungay.
Born in Guantanamo, Cuba in 1968, Jose began his study of Afro-Cuban folkloric percussion in 1978, and joined ‘Danza Libre’ – an internationally acclaimed dance and percussion company in 1993. His daily work with Danza Libre gave him valuable experience in both performance and teaching, and led to his recognition as a master percussionist. He continued this work until he came to live permanently in England in 2005. Danza Libre have performed and taught all over Cuba as well as internationally. read more about Jose
What a brilliant night that was, you said we were in for a surprise and as usual you guys managed to deliver again.
Ive never played the drums before and always wanted to, that beat was in my head all night…
Thank you so much for showing us what its all about, Jose was brilliant and had everyone either playing drums or up on their feet..
A totally memorable night (and i kept my dress on!) lol
love Joanne xx
I have to agree with Joanne – it was a brilliant night – thanks guys, I really enjoyed it…….. and the email was in my inbox mid morning with the review/piccies, what do you cut out, the work or the sleep!!
I so love seeing you guys enjoying what we love so much. Think we could all do with a field trip to Cuba next year!
Richard x
I really enjoyed the drumming – thanks – sue
Oh yes!
Field trip to Cuba sounds wonderful………..
Im so there………..lol
Id love to see Cuba
jo xxx