SQ Children's Bomba and Plena Program: Learn Puerto Rico's Traditions

SEGUNDA QUIMBAMBA SCHOOL – FALL 2025 SEMESTER

Hola Familia!

We can't wait to welcome you and share our love and passion for Puerto Rico! A new season to celebrate and uplift each other sharing in the arts and culture!

Children will learn Afro-Puerto Rican Dance and Percussion beats and moves with Segunda Quimbamba! Educators and practitioners of the rich cultural folkloric music known as la Bomba and la Plena for over 30 years in Jersey City, and throughout New Jersey, New York and Eastern Pennsylvania.Fun, energetic and engaging community!

This vibrant program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, division of the Department of State, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development, Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners and Supported Public Funds from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund and a Resident Partnership with the Nimbus Arts Center.

November 2 - December 14 from 2 – 3 PM on Sunday Afternoons

FALL CLASS DATES: Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Dec 7, 14

The program culminates with the longtime standing tradition of Neighborhood Parrandas con Segunda Quimbamba on December 14.

Semester Program Fees:

New students: $165

Returning Students Disc: $140

DEEP SAVE COMBO Dance & Percussion Classes Special Offer: $275 get all the classes!

Student must be at least 7 years old to register for the combo dance and drum classes.

PLENA DANCE CLASSES (7 classes)

● Dance Beginner (Ages 6 - 11)

Time: 1:00 - 1:30 PM

PLENA PERCUSSION CLASSES (7 classes)

● Percussion Beginner (Ages: 7 - 13)

Time: 1:30 - 2:00 PM

Learning both dance and drum art forms enhance the knowledge of the rhythms and their interconnected intricacies.

First DAY November 2, 2025

Playing live music, the team welcomes everyone!

Dance classes begin with a warm up. Introduction of Plena rhythms, steps and choreography, done also in pairs. Maximum 15 students per class.

Students learn about singing and chorus, call-and-response methods in the Spanish language and the beloved plena dancing traditions.

Classes are held at the Nimbus Arts Center in Downtown Jersey City. Last day to register is November 9. On-site at Nimbus registration will be available. After this date no new students accepted into the class.

Attend biweekly Zoom meetings for additional practice, discussions of cultural history, the instruments, the rhythms, the diaspora, community building together in a continuing shared learning space.

For Program Access Coordinator, please contact Nanette Hernandez. She will address your requests for assistance and accommodations and will answer your program questions. Please email Nanette at c3FmY2pjIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20= or call/text 201-463-4814.

The Nimbus Dance studio and theater building is an ADA compliant and an accessible venue. Please visit their website https://www.nimbusdance.org/ for complete venue accessibility information and for a current status on COVID Safety policy.

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SEE YOU AT THE STUDIO!

What can I bring into the studio?

For dance, dress comfortably NO footwear in the studio. A limited number of dance skirts and percussion instruments are available in class. If you own a dance skirt or drum, please bring it with you to classes. Bring your own water, personal hand sanitizer and mask.

Transportation:

Getting to classes-

What is my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Nimbus Arts Center •329 Warren St. • Jersey City, NJ 07302 www.nimbusdanceworks.org • Phone/fax (201) 377-0718

Trains: Take PATH to Grove Street STOP, then a short walk east towards the water on Columbus turning left onto Warren Street, venue at 329 Warren Street. Or Exchange Place STOP walk west on Columbus away from the water to Warren Street turn right for venue.

Car: Limited Street or paid parking available in Downtown Jersey City.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Segunda Quimbamba contact is Nanette Hernandez, c3FmY2pjIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20= or call or text 201-463-4814

VENUE:

Nimbus Arts Center •329 Warren St. • Jersey City, NJ 07302 www.nimbusdanceworks.org • Phone/fax (201) 377-0718

IMPORTANT GUEST INFORMATION PLEASE READ

NOTE ON NIMBUS ARTS CENTER PROTOCOLS ON COVID SAFETY:

visit nimbusdance.org for updated information

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Can I update my registration information?

Yes

Please be aware of your own exposure: If you can answer yes to any of the following questions, we ask that you consider staying home**:

- I am experiencing any of the following symptoms: (Cough, Sore throat, Shortness of Breath)

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