Come enjoy Bomba Puerto Rico social dancing at the Fox Hole on Thursday February 23, 5:00-6:30 - no experience required!

Join dancer Cinthia Duran and crew with musicians Jorge Calaf and Eloy Neira as they create a dance environment for all comers.

Bomba was developed in Puerto Rico some time after the trans-Atlantic African Slave trade in 1501. Although it is unclear when exactly Bomba was developed in Puerto Rico, the first documentation of Bomba dates back to 1797. During the 1800s there were several documented accounts of the use of Bomba as a rebellion tool against the slave owners, and organizational methods for initiating slave rebellions. This particular style of music originated in Puerto Rico amongst the slaves who worked the sugar cane fields. (Wikipedia)

 Entomologist Jessica Maccaro will lead insect poetry making activities.

This dancing opportunity and concert is for all ages, and everyone is welcome

The series will continue outdoors in weeks 3 and 7 of spring quarter.