LP21’s popular Master Class and Intensive Music Laboratories
BOMBA & PLENA: UN PASO ALANTE
RETURN FOR THE SIZZLING SUMMER MONTHS OF 2011
WITH 3 NEW CLASS CYCLES ALL AT
Julia de Burgos Cultural Center
(1680 Lexington Avenue Room 213, El Barrio NY 10029)
Previous knowledge in Bomba, Plena practice or music is highly recommended.
Spaces are limited, so don’t wait and register TODAY!
PLUS, register early and get access to great discounts.
Register for more than one cycle, and the discounts continue!
Download the Registration form now!
The long awaited re-launch of the UPA series return just in time for the Puerto Rican Parade and the sizzling summer months with three separate series of classes, each featuring different musicians and practitioners of Bomba and Plena. LP21 encourages musicians from all backgrounds and disciplines and supporters of traditional music to participate in one or all three of these concentrated cycles, guaranteed to motivate you in taking the “next step” in your arts and music learning.
UPA’s Summer 2011 cycle kicks off just in time for the Puerto Rican Day Parade Weekend with
RITMOS Y MEMORIAS CANTADAS:
the arts of singing, writing and improvising songs in Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena
June 10th (6-8pm) & June 11th (11:30 am – 1:30pm)
With
VÍCTOR VÉLEZ
(talented singer, versed percussionist, and PLENA LIBRE front man)
For two consecutive days, participants will learn traditional songs and histories of the
Bomba and Plena repertoire,
how to improvise verses in their sung format,
and add to their own personal repertoire by beginning to write their own songs.
Each day will offer specific topics that build off of each other, so you can take one session or take both!
Listen to Victor’s powerful lyrics and moving original tracks here
Pre- register by June 4th 2011 and get a 10% discount!
AFTER THE PUERTO RICAN PARADE, UPA CONTINUES ON:
2ND SERIES
LA PLENA MAYAGÜEZANA
Practicing, playing and approaching PLENA – a-lo Mayagüez,
June 23 & June 24th (6:30 – 8:30pm) AND June 25th (11:30 – 1:30pm)
WITH
PEDRO “ÚNICO” NOGUET
versed practitioner hailing from the town of Mayagüez, and director of New Jersey ensemble, Kapa Prieto
Learning the styles, theories, and percussion of Mayguez styled Plena
Get a taste of Plena Mayaguezana in a performance by Único and Kapa Prieto here
Pre-register by June 18th 2011 and get a 10% discount!
3rd SERIES
EXPRESIONES SACUDIDAS:
Desde la Punta ‘el pie, hasta la coronilla
July 14th & 15th (6:30 – 8:30pm) & July 16th (11:30 – 1:30pm)
WITH
JULIA L. GUTIÉRREZ-RIVERA
Versed Bomba Dancer, Lead LP21 Dancer and Instructor
Learning different dance techniques and styles of Bomba Dance
Get a sample of LP21 main dancer, Julia here
Pre- register by July 8th 2011 and get a 10% discount!
All UPA sessions are Master Classes – previous knowledge in Bomba and Plena or music, song and/or dance is suggested. Each class session is only $30. Pre-registration discounts are offered for all series. Registrants for more than one series also get access to great discounts! Contact LP21 today for detailed information on the registration process, dates and discounts: 212.427.5221, via email:pleneros21@gmail.com. All sessions are hosted in LP21’s studio located on 1680 Lexington Avenue between 105th and 106th street, New York, NY 10029.