Afro-Colombian Dance Open House
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Merly De La Hoz Cookson, a Colombian dance instructor, invites you to her Afro-Colombian dance class at River Valley Dance Project in Deep River, Connecticut, on February 17, 2026. Born in Mompox, Colombia, Cookson discovered her love for dance in sixth grade and has since shared her cultural heritage through dance, emphasizing the importance of movement in preserving Afro-Latino identity. Her Tuesday night classes teach traditional dances like Bullerengue, which honors womens life cycles and celebrates matriarchal African legacies. All levels welcome, with no experience needed.
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