City of Water Day with Cumbe at Governor’s Island!
Free class, no sign up needed. Just show up!
On July 15th Cumbe invites our incredible community to join us to Celebrate City of Water Day!
Now in its 16th year, City of Water Day is a region-wide day organized by Waterfront Alliance and New York–New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP), to champion a climate-resilient New York and New Jersey harbor.
In celebration of such an amazing feat, Cumbe has an amazing line up of FREE dance classes at Governor’s Island. Check out class details below!
City of Water Day Full Schedule:
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Easy and accessible, Self Care Practices to heal oneself and uplift the spirit. Qigong Self Care flows from the wisdom of the ancient healing arts of China. An achievable way to maintain a high quality of life, despite the many challenges we face.
The purpose of the practice is to strengthen our immune system, heal those latent illnesses that put us at higher risk of co-morbidity, and take steps to reduce our daily stress. Qigong Self Care, is one of the few healing modalities that satisfies all three counts.
Studies have shown some of the benefits to be:Regulation of heart rate, blood pressure and acceleration of healing processes. Improved memory and focus of mind. Improved quality of sleep. Reduction of stress, anxiety and depression.
Qigong practice can bring joy, vibrant health, peace of mind and a deep sense of relaxation into our lives, providing the opportunity to create a balanced and fulfilling life.
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Orisha Dance class will take you on a journey through movements that include undulations, contractions and intricate hand and head movements, where students will learn the different dances of the Orishas, African deities of the Yoruba/Lucumi tradition. This class is suitable for various levels: beginners can learn the fundamentals while more advanced students can focus on technique.
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Legend is that Hula was first performed by Goddess Hi'iaka for her sister Goddess Pele. Developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the indigenous Polynesian peoples. The graceful dance symbolizes nature in motion from slow and gentle to fast and energetic. Hula is a poetic storytelling dance told through chant (oli) or song (mele). Through it powerful and empowering truths are revealed.
Hula relates to African Diaspora dance through the common struggle and deep cultural roots of indigenous people. This dance too, is a revolution, of the peaceful swaying hips and palms and ecstatic fierceness.
In 1830 missionaries banned Hula through Hawaiian leader “Elizabeth” Ka’ahumanu whom they’d converted to Christianity. Later, in January of 1893, 13 Caucasian business men staged a coup d'etat on Queen Liliʻuokalani of the Hawaiian Kingdom, which led to the US annexation of Hawaii and its people in 1898.
“Hula animates history, genealogy, prophecy, and the tales of those who came before.”
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We will explore traditional dances from Haiti that influenced the Dunham Technique. We will explore and learn some of Miss Dunham’s concepts of breath, isolations, undulations, fall and recovery, and contract/release to propel the movement experience throughout the class. Dancers will learn rhythmic context as well as the form and function of the traditional dance/s they will be exploring in class.