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A.D.H.E.S.I.F.

A.D.H.E.S.I.F., non - benefit organisation to support cultural exchange with Cuba.
Founded 1994 by Petra Bour Morales, female percussionnist living in Paris.
Association in the EC. The income is dedicated to improve working conditions of cuban artists. Sponsoring of education and studies in the field Dance and Percussion.
Petra B. Morales learned to know and love cuban culture throughout many travels from 1988 on and has improved her experiences as well for the ACI Transrythmes at University Paris 8 for beeing the coordinator of workshops and trips in Cuba. Envolved to the art scene in Cuba and through the friendship and conjunction with the director Damaris Catalan Fuentes at the CASA MUNICIPAL DE CULTURA de Santiago de Cuba, A.D.H.E.S.I.F. offers from 1996 on a uniquely seminary - , workshop - and activity - program which offers to the participants a rare opportunity to learn about the deep envolvement of afro-cuban culture.
 

Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba is regarded as the country's most Caribbean city, and has been dubbed the
cradle of the Revolution' in honour of its rebellious past. Viewed from the luminous bay, the city
appears to rise on natural terraces with houses that project lacy ironwork balconies, Moorish pointy
windows, and narrow outside staircases. The people are warm and hospitable.
Historical sights are many and include the Moncada Barracks, the place where
Castro and over 100 terrified, ill-equipped rebels faced off against a thousand of Batista's
well-armed troops (though, from some accounts they sounded like Dad's Army) and the
Cementerio Santa Ifigenia, where a number of famous dead independence fighters, including José
Martí, are stuffed and exhibited for veneration.
 
 

Sierra Maestra

The mountain ranges of the Great Sierra Maestra National Park have played a prominent part in
shaping the country's recent history - Castro and his rebels hid out here from Batista's troops
between 1956 and 1959 before they rode in triumph through Havana. Since then they have become
a geographical term for revolutionary nirvana, much like Sherwood Forest was to Robin Hood. The
park has lush virgin forests, excellent hiking trails and plenty of endemic wildlife. Trekking, excursions to see
the rebel strongholds or to climb Pico Turquino, Cuba's highest point ( 1972 metres ) in the Sierra Maestra
are very popular.
 
 

Program

I. Cycle de Danse et Percussion populaire
Style: Salsa-Casino, Son, Mambo, Boléro, Cha-Cha-Cha, Pilon, Mozambique, Changuï,
Conga Santiaguera (Carnaval-Comparsa),...
Rumba: Yambu, Guaguanco, Colombia
Rumba Mimeticas: Papalote, Gavilan, Soso Caballo...
Instruments: Claves, Campanas, Conga ( Salidor, Tresdos, Quinto ), Cata, Bongos,
Maracas, Guiro, Chékére, Bombo, Cajon...

II. Cycle de Danse et Percussion Folklore
Style: Yoruba, Bantu, Bembé, Carabali, Iyesa, Congo Layé,...
Danse et Percussion d'Orisha (Danse des Dieux, Danse of the Gods, Goettertanz)
Instruments: Claves, Chékére, Conga,..., Bàta: Itotele, Okonkolo, Iya

III. Cycle de Danse et Percussion de la Tradition Franco-Haitienne
Style: Tumba Francesa, Vodu, Gaga, Contradanza ...
Instruments: Conga, Cata, Bambous, Boku, Tumba Francesa,...

All professors are Master-Percussionists and professional dancers.

Level
3 different levels: Beginners / Advanced / Professionals

Place

Casa Municipal de Cultura 'Miguel Matamores', Plaza Cespedes, Santiago de Cuba.
anno: 1812, Style colonial Franco-Haïtien.
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