Peruvian Marinera Dance Events June 29 & 30 at noon

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Peruvian Marinera Dance with Marinera Viva!!!


June 29 at noon: film screening
June 30 at noon: concert

Details at the link!

The marinera originated on the Peruvian coast and was named “marinera” in 1879 to honor the Peruvian Navy during the War of the Pacific. The music has Spanish, Moorish, Andean, and Gypsy rhythmic influences while the dance includes Spanish, Incan, and African elements and takes the form of a stylized courtship using handkerchiefs.