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Honorees
Mission
To preserve, educate, and showcase traditional Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba and Afro-Caribbean folkloric elements, blending them with classical, contemporary, and social dance styles to create a new movement vocabulary while maintaining cultural authenticity.
Locations
Headquartered in the Bronx, New York, Bombazo Dance Co. has performed at various venues across New York City, including Lincoln Center, Summer Stage, City Center, BAAD, Hostos Performing Arts Center, and Pregones Theater. Internationally, they have showcased their art in Santiago de Cuba and Mexico.
Contribution to Puerto Rican Culture
Bombazo Dance Co. plays a vital role in preserving and promoting Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba, a traditional dance and music genre that reflects the island's African heritage. By integrating Bomba with other dance forms, they introduce this rich cultural expression to broader audiences, ensuring its continuity and relevance. Their educational programs and performances foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Puerto Rican cultural traditions.Bombazo Dance Co. is a leading Bomba dance company based in New York, dedicated to preserving and showcasing traditional Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba and Afro-Caribbean folkloric elements.
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