November 7, 2026 3:00PM Film Screening of Philly Rumba with Live Dance and Music, Q&A at Teatro Esperanza

 

TEATRO ESPERANZA

11/7/26, 3:00pm

Tickets: $20 General Admission, Free for Students & Seniors (60+)

Dancers Ashley Rivera and Elian Gomez join Philadelphia’s Timbalona Collective in a multidisciplinary exploration of Rumba music and dance, featuring a screening of Portraits of Philly Rumba, an interactive dance demonstration, live music, and a conversation and audience Q&A.

Food and Beverages are available for sale in the Teatro lobby courtesy of EAC’s official concession partner Helados Chupi Chupi.

Part of VOCES: EAC’s VOCES series spotlights a different facet of Latin American culture and traditions each season. This year’s VOCES Series, ¡BAILE! will feature dance from Latin America, the Latin Caribbean, and the Latin Diaspora.

This program was made possible thanks to the generous support of the William Penn Foundation, Presser Foundation, NewMusicUSA, and the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.

Teatro Esperanza4261 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

November 7 - December 12, 2026 Student Classes of Seis Chorreao and Plena at Philly Bomba Plena Cultural Center

 

Good morning mi gente check it. Starting November 7th -December 5th.

Register at PhillyBombaPlena.com
Or on the QR code listed on this flyer.

This is not a single session;  it is a 5 week program so we encourage everyone to attend all sessions to really gain skill & knowledge during the sessions.

After program is completed students will have an opportunity to showcase their skill at our Parranda Navideña on Dec 12th.

1801 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA

November 7, 2026 Kulu Mele's African Dance Bash at CEC

 

We’re bringing the community together for another African Dance Bash, and this time we’re making an afternoon of it!

Join Kulu Mele on Saturday, November 7, for an exciting day of African dance, rhythm, and movement featuring incredible instructors and dance traditions from across West Africa.

Whether you’re looking for a great workout, a way to release stress, or something new to try, there’s a place for you on the dance floor! At Kulu Mele, we believe movement is medicine. Through rhythm, culture, and community, we reconnect with joy, uplift our spirits, and celebrate the rich traditions of the African Diaspora.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 1:00–5:30 PM

Community Education Center (CEC)
3500 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia

CLASS SCHEDULE

1:00–1:30 PM: Soca Warm-Up with Mo
Get loose, get moving, and get ready for the day!

1:30–2:30 PM: Senegalese with Mayah Walker-Taylor
Designed with our 50+ community in mind. Open to all ages and experience levels.

2:45–3:45 PM: Malian with Zakiya L. Cornish

4:00–5:00 PM: Guinea with Imania Detry

5:00–5:30 PM: Funga Remix Tag Team
We’re closing it out together!

SAVE WITH ADVANCE PRICING

All-Day Pass: $50 in advance | $65 at the door

Single Class: $15 in advance | $20 at the door

To pay in advance (Cash App only):
$kulumeleomo (Dorothy Gordon-Wilkie)

Please include the following in your Cash App note:

• ADB 11/7
• “All-Day Pass” OR the name of the class(es) you’re taking
• Your full name

Your payment note helps us make sure you’re registered for the correct class(es).

All ages and experience levels are welcome. Bring a friend and come experience the joy of movement, music, and community together!

Community Education Center

3500 Lancaster Ave.

Philadelphia, Pa