The Dougherty Dance Theater held a workshop Feb. 1, 2014 in the UO Gerlinger Annex. Dance instructor Kati Hernandez, who has taught dance all over the world, guided students through a series traditional routines found in Afro-Cuban folkloric dance, Rumba, and Cuban Salsa. Drummers, Miguel Bernal and Bobby Wilmore, also accompanied Hernandez during the workshop. The event gave people from the local community the opportunity to participate in an unforgettable cultural experience.
Participants of the work shop practice the steps of Afro-Cuban dance. Several dance workshops were held Feb. 1, 2014 which lead students through a variety of cultural dance routines. (Courtney King/Emerald)
Colette Ramirez, a member of Denbaya Drum and Dance, leads the class across the dance floor. Several dance workshops were held Feb. 1, 2014 which lead students through a variety of cultural dance routines. (Courtney King/Emerald)
Kaya Skye, member of Denbaya Drum and Dance, moves her arms to the rhythm of the drums. Several dance workshops were held Feb. 1, 2014 which lead students through a variety of cultural dance routines. (Courtney King/Emerald)
During the class, the students separated into lines and made they way across the dance floor using the movement of Afro-Cuban dance. Several dance workshops were held Feb. 1, 2014 which lead students through a variety of cultural dance routines. (Courtney King/Emerald)
A trio of drummers accompanied, Kati Hernandez, during the event. Several dance workshops were held Feb. 1, 2014 which lead students through a variety of cultural dance routines. (Courtney King/Emerald)
Instructor, Kati Hernandez, shows the class the importance of exaggerating your every movement. Several dance workshops were held Feb. 1, 2014 which lead students through a variety of cultural dance routines.
Member of Denbaya Drum and Dance, Colette Ramirez, enjoys learning the movements of Afro-Cuban dance. Several dance workshops were held Feb. 1, 2014 which lead students through a variety of cultural dance routines. (Courtney King/ Emerald)
Jemma Brizzi, a member of Denbaya Drum and Dance practices keeping good form. Several dance workshops were held Feb. 1, 2014 which lead students through a variety of cultural dance routines. (Courtney King/Emerald)
Dancers make their way across the floor in lines while performing their newly learned dance routine. Several dance workshops were held Feb. 1, 2014 which lead students through a variety of cultural dance routines.
The movements involved in Afro-Cuban dance are very technical and require consistent practice. Several dance workshops were held Feb. 1, 2014 which lead students through a variety of cultural dance routines. (Courtney King/Emerald)
A couple of the drummers at the Afro-Cuba event included Miguel Bernal and Bobby Wilmore. Several dance workshops were held Feb. 1, 2014 which lead students through a variety of cultural dance routines.