Kinding Sindaw Spring 2024 Dance Classes

Join our Spring dance sessions as we’ll be preparing for the Queensboro Dance Festival, Dance Parade, Philippines Independence Day + more!

By Kinding Sindaw Heritage Foundation

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Starts on Sunday, April 28 · 1pm EDT

Location

La MaMa Galleria

47 Great Jones Street New York, NY 10012

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About this event

Starting April 7, 2024 - we will be taking the fundamental movements of Mindanao, southern Philippines, and sultanate dances from the epics, legends, and myths.

// All classes will now be at La MaMa Galleria (47 Great Jones Street, New York, NY 10012)

**While there is no formal charge to join our class series, we are asking for a suggested donation of $5-$20. These donations will directly support our work in offsetting costs of hosting dance classes, performances; maintenance of our props, instruments, and wardrobe; funding our tradition bearers’ travel and accommodation expenses. Please consider donating if it is within your capacity. You will not be turned away if you do not have the funds!**

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to be Filipinx to join?

No! We encourage any one who would be interested in learning more of the culture to join regardless of background.

Do I have to be a dancer\musician?

Nope! All our classes are beginner friendly and suited for those who have no prior experience in dance, martial arts, or music.

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Kinding Sindaw Heritage Foundation

“Kinding Sindaw created magic,” New York TIMES  

“Sublime cultural journey...pervasive heart-pounding beats...visually captivating,” Asian Journal

“A marvel of color and pageantry,” Dancer’s Magazine

Kinding Sindaw (Dance of Light), founded in 1992 by Potri Ranka Manis, is renowned for its indigenous-led majestic dance theater productions which recreate the living traditions of dance, music, martial arts, storytelling, and oratory of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines. Its repertoire is of the Iranun, T'boli, Maranao, Maguindanao, Yakan, Higaonon, and Tausug peoples of the southern Philippines. By asserting their arts and living traditions, the historical and contemporary stories of these peoples are brought to life. In addition to La MaMa, the troupe has performed at Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Institution, World Trade Center, Theatre of the Riverside Church, and various community events.

Assistant Directors are Malaika Queano, Andre Dimapilis, Mohammed Zebede Dimaporo. Co-Choreograpers are Nodiah Biruar, Inteshar Mohammed, Bai Lani Kalifa Morales and Guro Frank Ortega. Dance Captains, Diane Camino, Amira Aziza, Rose Yapching. Media Managers, Vivian Chow, Daisy Wen and Jameelah Lineses.

For More information, visit: www.kindingsindaw.org.  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @KindingSindaw

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