DANCE AND ENGLISH CLASSES

WHAT IS IT?

We were granted the opportunity to participate in an enriching cultural exchange with youth from the CMMLK Most were part of the Cabuya Dance Company, with Yordellan Tellez as the director, and teacher. They taught us dance, and we gave English lessons. Each performance conveyed its own message that pushed us into reflection.

Art As A Universal Language

The fundamental ability for humans to communicate is often associated with language and the need to have that basis to interact with one another However, this fascinating time spent in the company of the dance troupe at the CMMLK shed light on the ability to convey oneself through other art forms and on the value of creativity and artistic expression in society Through movement, vulnerability, and touch, a wordless dialogue formed itself

Beyond Cultural Differences

Similarly, our first dance lesson was how to dance son, which was a culture shock for many of us However, a big component of field experience has been adapting to, acknowledging, and accepting discrepancies in culture. As we began to understand the way dance fosters a sense of community and belonging to them, we began to adapt what they knew and loved into our way of exchanging with dancers from Cabuya

What is it?

This memorial aims to denounce American Imperialism and honors the victims of terrorist attacks that were organized against Cuba. The tour guide provided information about the history of relations between Cuba and the United States, the various types of terrorist attacks (bombings, sabotage, assassinations, warfare, etc.) as well as numerous forms of state violence, such as military, economic and psychological violence.