Oya is one of the deities, or orishas, in the Afro-Cuban Yoruba tradition. In this class, you\u2019ll explore the movement, rhythms and expression associated with Oya.<\/p>\n
Open-level classes are more challenging than beginner classes. If you have a strong dance background, you\u2019re welcome to join an open-level class even if you haven\u2019t danced that particular style before.<\/p>\n
Using choreography, you\u2019ll practise Cuban salsa step variations, body movement and musical interpretation. This class is suitable if you have been practising the style regularly and actively for at least one or two years and know the basics well.<\/p>\n
This workshop explores the character of Cuban salsa as a partner dance, focusing on rhythm, smooth connection with your partner and relaxed yet energetic movement. You\u2019ll work on the body movement and musical interpretation typical of Cuban salsa, as well as practise dance figures.<\/p>\n
This class is suitable if you have been practising the style regularly and actively for at least one or two years and know the basics well.<\/p>\n
Cuban-born Jos\u00e9 Mesa is an enthusiastic and energetic teacher who wants to share with his students the same joy of dance that dancing gives him. He teaches a wide range of styles, including salsa, Afro, rumba, salsa con rumba, reggaet\u00f3n and reparto.<\/p>\n
Jos\u00e9 studied folkloric and popular dance at Escuela Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba, graduating in 2008. In 2009, he continued his studies in contemporary dance at Escuela Narciso Medina. He danced with Conjunto Folklorico Universitario de Cuba and performed at many events in Cuba. Jos\u00e9 gained professional dance experience with Compa\u00f1ia de Danzas Tradicionales de Cuba JJ, including taking part in the Festival Cultural de Danza Folklorica in Africa.<\/p>\n
Over the years, Jos\u00e9’s dance career has taken him to teach and perform at various festivals in Spain, Italy, France, Tunisia, Sweden, Norway, Ukraine, Latvia, and Estonia.<\/p>\n
More information about the workshops: info@flama.fi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Now it\u2019s time to dive into Cuban dances with the energetic Jos\u00e9 Mesa! In Jos\u00e9\u2019s workshops, you\u2019ll learn more about Cuban dance culture from an internationally experienced teacher and pick up new ideas to take into your own dancing.<\/p>\n
11.00\u201312.15 Afro: Oya (orisha), open level
\n12.15\u201313.30 Solo salsa, intermediate
\n13.45\u201315.00 Couple salsa, intermediate<\/p>\n
Place:<\/strong> Flama Linnankatu, Linnankatu 84 Open-level classes are more challenging than beginner classes. If you have a strong dance background, you\u2019re welcome to join an open-level class even if you haven\u2019t danced that particular style before. Intermediate classes are suitable if you have been practising the style regularly and actively for at least one or two years and know the basics well.<\/p>\n Please note! We do not offer refunds if you need to cancel your booking. In the case of illness, you may receive a gift card of equal value to use at our studio instead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":102384,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[798],"product_tag":[4738,2052,799,1836,3735,4740,838,839,1081],"class_list":["post-102409","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-workshops-en","product_tag-afro-oya","product_tag-avoin-taso-en","product_tag-couple-salsa","product_tag-intermediate-en","product_tag-jose-mesa-en","product_tag-soolosalsa","product_tag-tanssistudio-flama-en","product_tag-turku-en","product_tag-workshop-en","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nPrice:<\/strong> 23 \u20ac \/ 75 min workshop<\/p>\n