BOMBA & PLENA FOR ALL EDUCATING THROUGH THE ARTS INITIATIVES

EDUCATING NEW GENERATIONS ON BOMBA, PLENA AND CULTURAL ARTS SINCE 1983

Bomba & Plena are

Expressions which contribute to the vitality of a community. They teach individuals of all ages & backgrounds the value of self-expression, cultural awareness, individual identity. They are vehicles to instill and reaffirm a collective understanding.

Transmission of knowledge, stories and skills to others is key

LP21 does so through...

Bomba & Plena: IN THE SCHOOLS

{since 1988} Bringing the cultural arts INTO the school environment and for all grades. In partnership with key Arts Education agencies, LP21 offers:

residencies workshops assemblies and

City Lore Sponsored Residency, PS11Q

More!

In the early 1990s, when I

was a teaching in New York City, I took my class on a field trip to see Pleneros...

They left such a great impression on me and on my students as they did on all of us today, that I knew one day

we would cross paths again -School Principal, GAMS Newburgh Elementary

Performance/Lectures and Family Assembly, GAMS Newburgh 2011

Bomba & Plena: IN THE HOUSE

{since 2007}
Ticket Subsidies for educational performances in LP21s home

Exploring and learning the Arts OUTSIDE of the conventional classroom

Interactive and educational performances for students, bringing them to the artists own cultural spaces, showcasing the Vitality of East Harlem

PLUS

 presenting monthly cultural themes and topics

That host guest artists & create partnerships between groups and expressions of all cultures and backgrounds to celebrate our individuality and the connections between our diverse communities and generations
CHEQUALO! Check out a video of March 2011s Luchadoras, Bomberas & Pleneras the Women of our Music In the House event, presenting a powerful collective of women drummers: The Legacy Circles Womyns Drum Cypher

CASAS CULTURALES
{since 2010} Creating hubs for cultural education in our NYC schools
Music/dance residencies that craft unique cultural arts learning curricula in partnership with schools and peers that embrace specific environments of each school and student group.

Students begin and conclude their CASAS journey by participating directly in In the House performances!

CHEQUALO! Check out a video of CASAS CULTURALES first final celebration (April 2011) featuring Multicultural Music Group students from Middle School 223 in their final performance for peers with LP21

The Bomba & Plena: COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

{since 1989} LP21s own school for intergenerational learning on Puerto Rican Culture, Community Traditions and Cultural Expressions

Offering weekly performing arts instruction year round for all ages Including

BPCW CHESPIRITOS:

Children ages 2.5 to 5

Children & parents learn side-by-side Music Arts & crafts designs, Level I

As a family, we discovered closeness and deeper understanding of ourselves. Through the art of Bomba y Plena, we grasped the beauty of the unity of our people. We experienced a full circle of love. -Parent, BPCW Chespiritos Program, 2011

BPCW CHAMACOS:

Children ages 6 to 11

Dance Music percussion Arts & crafts designs, Level II

BPCW JVENES:

Youth 12 to 17 years old

Dance Music singing, writing, percussion Costume & Set Design Internship & volunteer opportunities

BPCW ADULTOS

Ages 18 and over

Beginner & intermediate level Dance Percussion Song writing/vocalization & Performance Opportunities

It's always a pleasure and honor to be in company of

great master musicians ... I am so proud to be a student of you guys and play for you as well. - Student, Adults Workshops 2011

Bomba & Plena: UN PASO ALANTE

{since 2007}

Intensive classes for working musicians and emerging traditional artists taking them towards the next step of their musical careers
INCLUDING

Master Class Clinics, Lectures, demonstrations, ensemble labs & performing opportunities

LTRPs Master Artist & Traveling Residencies

{since 1989}

Traveling residencies & master classes with LP21 Teaching artists to educational groups, schools and cultural communities

Professional Development Services For Educators & Teaching Artists

Training, Demonstrations and Mentorships for a new generation of Artists, Cultural Advocates and Traditional Arts Educators

Bomba & Plena

community expressions heard round the world!

Artist Residency, Berlin Germany

INTERESTED? Contact us today! 212.427.5221 www.losplenerosdela21.org pleneros21@gmail.com

Los Pleneros de la 21
Achieving cultural equity & community affirmation through music since 1983

1680 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10029