Bomba y Plena Community Workshop

Experience the rich, rhythmic dance, and music traditions of Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena led by Kadencia. Learn fundamental steps, rhythms, and historical context through song, movement, and music in a joyful, community-centered space. No experience is necessary, just come to learn and enjoy. Wear comfortable clothing to move in. Percussion instruments provided. Free and open to all. Space is limited. Registration is encouraged but not required. Hosted as part of MASA Creates, a hands-on arts workshop series organized by the Modlin Arts Student Ambassadors. :::: On October 18, Kadencia Orchestra performs as part of Free Family Arts Day hosted by Modlin Center for the Arts and Harnett Museum of Art. Led by father-son duo Maurice Sanabria-Ortiz and Maurice “Tito” Sanabria, Kadencia Orchestra is a Richmond, Virginia-based ensemble dedicated to preserving and promoting Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena. Founded in Mayagüez in 2007, the band utilizes traditional storytelling to capture the Puerto Rican experience through narrative lyrics and original compositions. Beyond the stage, the orchestra is deeply committed to community building; in January 2026, Tito Sanabria was awarded a Walking Together grant to expand a Plena "Community of Practice" through workshops and recordings. Certified by the Puerto Rican Institute of Culture, Kadencia continues to solidify its position as a leading force in the Puerto Rican diaspora.