CLASSSES FOR KIDS
The Perkinson Center prides itself on offering classes and workshops that showcase a variety of disciplines for learners at any level. Our skilled teaching artists guide participants in their pursuit of artistic growth in a welcoming environment where they are encouraged to be inspired, grow, and create.
From the beginner to the advanced, there is something for everyone!
Upcoming Classes and Workshops
Plena: An Introduction and Demonstration
with
Kadencia!
Sunday, June 12, 2022
3pm-4:30pm
Come learn about Plena music. Plena is an Afro-Puerto Rican musical tradition born on the southern coast of Puerto Rico. Attendees will learn about the history, instrumentation, rhythmic patterns, and social importance of Plena music. This lecture and demonstration will be facilitated by Maurice "Tito" Sanabria and members of Kadencia!
Kadencia is a Richmond-based orchestra and small ensemble dedicated to preserving, promoting, and playing Afro-Puerto Rican music (Bomba and Plena). Kadencia is a Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education resident artist and a member of the Virginia Commission for the Arts' Performing Arts Touring Directory.
