2nd Annual Día de Yemaya
with Susana Arenas Pedroso
Monday, Sept 7 – 12-2pm
At OCEAN BEACH, SF (note location!)
Presented by Arenas Dance Company and Dance Mission’s Liberation Academy.
We will gather at “Kelly’s Cove” at Ocean Beach. Park at the Great Highway and Balboa Streets and go down stairs #1 and head toward the water. Look to the right for a Cuban flag. Please note that there is no bathroom here. The closest public restroom is on the ground floor of the Beach Chalet (Great Highway and Fulton Streets).
$30 –Sign up
“El Día de Yemayá” refers to celebrations and rituals honoring Yemayá, the powerful Yoruba orisha of motherhood and the sea. In Cuba Yemaya is honored on Sept 7. Join Susana Arenas Pedroso and drummers for this special dance class to honor Yemaya at the beach. Blue and white clothing is encouraged. You are also welcome to bring white flowers and fruit as an offering.
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