Juan Carlos Blanco, Artistic Director of Omo Ache Afro-Cuban Dance & Music Co., returns to Los Angeles on May 2nd for a two-hour Afro-Cuban dance workshop at Crenshaw Yoga and Dance.
Native to Havana, Cuba, Juan Carlos has been dancing professionally for over 15 years and created the Afro-Cuban folkloric company Omo Ache as a means to preserving the traditional dances, songs, music and stories of Cuba. The company offers audiences a journey through the evolution of Cuban culture, from its African roots to today's most popular urban expressions.
Crenshaw Yoga and Dance is located at 5426 Crenshaw Blvd LA 90043. The workshop will take place in the center's brand new 1,500 sq ft. studio on Saturday, May 2nd from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The cost for this workshop is $20 and will be accompanied by live percussion. All levels are welcome!
For more information, call (323) 294-7148, visit www.myspace.com/omoache or send an email to omoache@earthlink.net.
Below is a video of an Omo Ache performance at Cuba Caribe Festival 2009.
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Paule-Valerie is an AFAA-certified group fitness instructor and Cuban salsa dancer (see Afri-K-Sineras Dance Ensemble). She also loves writing about living a lifestyle encompassing physical, mental, emotional, financial and spiritual fitness on her blog www.FunLifestyleFitness.Blogspot.com. You can also catch her in fitness guru Richard Simmons' latest workout video,Tonin' to the Oldies 5. Send your comments and questions to info@paulevalerie.com.
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