The Arts III: Afro-Cuban Dance

Choreographer, dancer, and teacher Katherine Kramer presents an overview of Latin dance for educators. Working in a dance studio, Katherine and participating dancers and drummers demonstrate some of the dance traditions of Cuba; how the dances and music are related; and the vital role of the claves, simple percussion sticks, in organizing both the music and the dance. Basic exercises that can be incorporated in the classroom are also included. A 2001 KET production.