SOULOWORKS/Andrea E. Woods & DANCERS
Calabasa Calabasa: Dancing and Making the Music of Life
Hotter Than July
Deep Dive Workshops
July 29-31, 2022
Experience African Diaspora dances, playing shekere, song, and vocal workshops in this 3-day in-person intensive in Durham, NC
See Schedule/Teaching Faculty
Calabasa Calabasa Director
Andrea E. Woods Valdés teaching
contemporary dance and shekere
with faculty:
Toya Chinfloo - Dunham Technique
Jasmé Kelly - Vocal Work
Ursula Payne - Soul Line Dance
Oesa Vinesett- Afro-Cuban Folklore Dance
all sessions w/masks and social distance
Lunch Provided Saturday and Sunday
Free- registration coming soon

A. E. Woods Valdés, Jessica Burroughs, Dasha Chapman, Chanelle Croxton, Joy Kajogbola, Tria Smothers
Photo: Alec Himwich
Calabasa Calabasa: Dancing and Making the Music of Life is a on a mission to spread joy! We come to you dancing while singing in English, Spanish, Yoruba and Twi and making a joyful shekere noise. Our mission is to respond to the times, even as we look to the roots and traditions of the African and Caribbean diaspora to reflect spirituality, social justice and respect for and recognition of women. Our favorite places to perform are community events.
Artistic Director - Andrea E. Woods Valdés