Orishas

A one-hour Afro-Cuban folklore dance class introducing the Orishas, covering musicality, body movements and routines for Eleggua, Oyá and Oggun.

This class introduces the Orishas, the deities of the Yoruba/Santería religion whose dances underpin Afro-Cuban folklore. Participants learn musicality, body isolations and characteristic movements, plus basic steps and short routines for Eleggua, Oyá and Oggun, before combining them. The session is open to all levels, lasts one hour and is for ages 18 and over.