Latin Dance: Movement & Mindfulness w/ Maria Luisa

People's Center for Cultural & Contemporary Arts

On 2 Salsa shines class for all levels, with a focus on footwork, body movement and mindfulness to foster mind-body connection & expression.

Dvorak (Anton) Park

Join Maria Luisa in this on2 salsa shines class for all levels! Improvisation will be explored and encouraged with a "jam session" format mixed with a choreographed sequence focusing on footwork, body movement, and tuning into your own unique style. This class will incorporate mindfulness to foster the mind-body connection and nurture a sense of freedom and expression on (and off) the dance floor. ABOUT THE ARTISTMaria Luisa is a Latin dancer, choreographer, and dance therapist, born and raised in Chicago. Latin dance has always been an important part of her life, as it is ingrained in her Puerto Rican culture. She began as a self-taught dancer and has been dancing professionally for 6 years. The work she creates is rooted in meditation, celebrates culture, and is intentional about connection to self, others, and community. Her work is a fusion of technical performance and mindful expression with a specialty in Latin dance genres of Salsa and Bachata. She uses movement for healing within community settings and is passionate about using dance as a form of storytelling, interpersonal connection, and expression.

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