Afro-Cuban Rumba & Orishas Percussion & Song Immersion!

Afro-Cuban Rumba & Orishas Percussion & Song Immersion

with José Ferrera & Julio Molina Pérez

📅 Dates: Saturday & Sunday, November 15–16, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (each day)
📍 Location: Acosta Dance Centre
💷 Price Options:

• Full 2-Day Program (8 hours): £65

• Single Day Pass (4 hours): £35

About the Workshop

Join us for a two-day deep immersion into the heart of Afro-Cuban percussion and song. This unique program focuses on the vibrant rhythms of rumba, the sacred Orisha Batá patterns, and powerful Yoruba and Rumba chants.

You’ll receive 8 hours of hands-on instruction—4 hours each day—covering vocal and percussive techniques, cultural context, and spiritual meaning. Whether you’re a musician, singer, or passionate learner, this workshop offers rare insight into the Afro-Cuban oral and rhythmic traditions.

🎶 Limited to 20 participants to ensure a high-quality, focused experience.

Special Note for Musicians & Percussionists

This workshop is an invaluable opportunity to refine your rhythmic skills and deepen your connection to the Afro-Cuban tradition. Drums will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Schedule Overview

Day 1: Saturday, November 15th

🎵 Rumba & Fundamental Percussion

• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Rhythmic foundations of Guaguancó, Yambú, and Columbia

  • Learn clave variations, catá, and conga tres-dos

• 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

• 1:00 – 3:00 PM: Rumba Song Structure

  • Explore the Diana, Llorao, and Montuno sections

  • Practice iconic Spanish-language choruses

Day 2: Sunday, November 16th

🕊 Orisha Rhythms: Foundations & Deities

• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Percussion

  • Learn the Batá cycles for key Orishas

• 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

• 1:00 – 3:00 PM: Chants of the Orishas

  • Understand the voice of each Orisha

  • Practice call-and-response between the lead singer and the chorus

Meet Your Instructors

José Ferrera

Master Percussionist | Guantánamo, Cuba / UK
A lifelong student and teacher of Afro-Cuban folkloric percussion since 1978, José was a core member of Cuba’s prestigious Danza Libre company. He has performed and taught across Europe and Cuba, bringing decades of deep rhythmic knowledge and cultural expertise to each class.

Julio Molina Pérez

Lead Musician: Vocals & Percussion | Camagüey, Cuba / Italy
Trained at the Escuela Vocacional de Arte in Camagüey, Julio is a gifted singer, percussionist, and folkloric dancer. He has devoted his career to preserving and sharing Afro-Cuban music throughout Europe. His warm, powerful voice and deep spiritual connection to the Orishas make his classes both inspiring and transformative.

Who Can Attend?

This workshop is open to all levels—from beginners to experienced musicians. Whether you’re a vocalist, drummer, dancer, or cultural enthusiast, you’ll find a space to grow, connect, and be inspired.

👟 Bring comfortable clothes
🥁 Drums provided (or bring your own)
💧 Bring water & a notepad
🌍 Come with an open heart and mind

Reserve Your Place Today!

With only 20 spots available, this workshop will fill quickly. Don’t miss this chance to train with two masters of Afro-Cuban music and rhythm.