TONDOA – Territorios: Traditional Colombian Dances
Apr. 02 ⇾ Jun. 18 2026 (Thursday)
19:30 to 21:00
$300* whole session
$280* early bird whole session (until September 25)
$140 for 5-classes pass
$35 drop-in (with musicians)
$30 drop-in (without musicians)
*Special rate on the whole session for professional artists in dance
$220 ($250 after September 25) for the whole session.
Contact us for details.
e-Transfer to comptabilite@tondoa.ca > password: territorios
Registration form > FORM
French, English, Spanish
*There will be no class on Thursday September 18
*There will be a free class on Thursday September 11
#Technical #Traditional dance
Organisme artistique Tondoa/Nicole Speare
Objective
Territorios takes you to the heart of Colombian traditions, where every step and every rhythm tells a story. This class is for beginners and dance enthusiasts who want to discover or deepen their knowledge of traditional Afro-Colombian dance techniques. You will learn the expressive use of skirts, the characteristic movements of different styles, and be introduced to the company’s unique body language, which promotes listening and group cohesion. The emphasis is on the pleasure of movement, exploring your own body language, and creativity. The class offers a lively approach to dance through movement analysis and a rich and dynamic cultural immersion. Finally, six classes will be accompanied by the Raíz Viva group, who will provide live music to get you moving to the rhythm of drums and traditional songs.
Content
The class includes a variety of physical elements, such as cardio exercises, light jumps, dynamic movements, and prolonged periods of standing. Physical contact between participants may occur in certain group exercises, always in a respectful and safe environment. The music used is mainly rhythmic, with sometimes strong percussion, especially during sessions with live music.
However, the class is designed to be inclusive: several exercises can be adapted to suit each person’s physical abilities and energy level. We encourage participants to communicate their needs or limitations so that we can offer alternatives or adjustments as needed.
Features
Biography
Tondoa is a dance company dedicated to research and creation inspired by Colombian traditions. Through our artistic approach, we explore our cultural roots while engaging them in dialogue with contemporary realities. Our collective approach values the sharing of knowledge, experiences, and perspectives of each individual. At Tondoa, diversity in age, gender, orientation, and origin is a source of richness that nourishes our creative process. As a learning community, Tondoa aspires to cultivate a safe and inclusive space conducive to exchange, the emergence of ideas, and artistic development. This commitment is reflected in our desire to share with the public a vibrant and contemporary vision of the art of movement.