LP21’s bomba and Plena In the House* now offers Educational Videos and Interactive Digital Learning options!

LP21 is excited to bring your students to our house at Julia de Burgos Cultural Center in El Barrio, East Harlem to learn about Bomba and Plena right in our neighborhood where these traditions live - in person or online! Children and students can discover these cultural expressions for the first time, or connect with traditions rooted in their own ancestral heritage previously unknown to them.

Now with additional professional video resources for more interactive online learning! These age-appropriate videos and lesson plans give a comprehensive understanding of the history and techniques of Bomba and Plena through performances and hands-on demonstration.

Want to learn more ABOUT In THe house?

Just like the vibrant diversity in Puerto Rico, there are a myriad of dances and rhythms in Bomba and Plena. In these new ITH workshops, the LP21 ensemble breaks down many of the instruments, rhythms, and concepts traditional to Bomba and Plena. Topics include breaking down rhythms like Sicá and Yubá, as well as discussing the significance of Call-and-Response in the genres. Sessions will also introduce students to using their bodies to tell stories, and will challenge them to get up and tell some of their own! Also featured in these workshops are full performances from LP21 including, “Bombón,” “Tilín,” and “Mirta se Va,” along with many more!

Need to keep things virtual? No problem - LP21 is excited to add new comprehensive online learning materials for virtual sessions of In the House!

See a short preview of in the house in action and read our info sheet for more details!

LP21’s Bomba and Plena In the House events are made possible in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with City Council; the Offices of NYC District 8 Council Member Diana Ayala; NY State Council on the Arts; and contributions from our loyal supporters like you!

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