Bomba Body Dance & Drumming Academy

Afro-Puerto Rican cultural education through folkloric song, dance, and drum For rights clearance please contact us here.

Bomba Body Dance & Drumming Academy provides cultural arts education in relation to the Diaspora and Afro-Puerto Rican folklore. BBDD Academy also gives workshops in Afro-Carribean folklore and educates at festivals, schools, private & corporate events. BBDD Academy offers Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter Programs for all ages which aid in cognitive development, physical development, including vision & h

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12/04/2025

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Did you know that "güiro" is a word from Island Arawak? This language was spoken by the people who settled in the islands of the Caribbean. Their ancestors migrated from South America and mixed with earlier Indigenous peoples. Their descendants are known as the Taíno.

Güiros are small percussion instruments found in different varieties across the Caribbean. Traditionally, they are made from the dried gourd-like fruit of the higüero, or calabash tree (Crescentia cujete), which grows across the tropical regions of the Americas. Today, güiros can be made from modern materials like metal or plastic. Like maracas, they are Indigenous in origin.

The Puerto Rican güiro is played by scraping the carved ridges with the tines of a special pick or scraper often called a "púa” and can be heard in songs like "Jíbaro hasta el hueso" by Ecos de Borinquen. This guïro was a gift of Teodoro Vidal, who captured Puerto Rico’s history by collecting thousands of objects from the island.

Stay tuned for more information about "¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa" to see guïros, other musical instruments, and so much more!

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¿Sabías que "güiro" es una palabra del idioma arawak isleño? Esta lengua la hablaban los pueblos que se asentaron en las islas del Caribe. Sus ancestros emigraron de Sudamérica y se mezclaron con pueblos indígenas anteriores. Sus descendientes son conocidos como los taínos.

Los güiros son pequeños instrumentos de percusión que se encuentran en diferentes variedades a lo largo del Caribe. Tradicionalmente, se elaboran con el fruto seco del higüero (Crescentia cujete), un árbol que crece en las regiones tropicales de las Américas. Hoy en día, los güiros pueden fabricarse con materiales modernos como metal o plástico. Al igual que las maracas, son de origen indígena.

El güiro puertorriqueño se toca raspando las crestas talladas con las púas de un instrumento especial, llamado de igual manera "púa", y se puede escuchar en canciones como "Jíbaro hasta el hueso" de Ecos de Borinquen. Este güiro fue un regalo de Teodoro Vidal, quien documentó la historia de Puerto Rico al coleccionar miles de objetos de la isla.

¡Quédense atentos para conocer más sobre "¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa" para ver güiros, otros instrumentos musicales y mucho más!

Credit: Puerto Rican güiro, 20th century. Teodoro Vidal Collection, National Museum of American History.

The vibrant sounds of Alma’s Way wouldn’t be the same without Fabiola Méndez — composer, cuatro player, and cultural consultant who helps make sure every Puerto Rican detail feels authentic 🇵🇷🎶

11/24/2025

Orgullo Boricua 🇵🇷!

The vibrant sounds of Alma’s Way wouldn’t be the same without Fabiola Méndez — composer, cuatro player, and cultural consultant who helps make sure every Puerto Rican detail feels authentic 🇵🇷🎶

09/21/2025

03/13/2025

Baila en Sicá!🇵🇷🌴☀️

TikTok · Angel Declet 61 likes, 5 comments. “Les compartimos este proyecto que estamos trabajando, está en pañales todavía, pero queremos hacerles parte del proceso 😁”

02/26/2025

Mantén presente... Recordatorio!

🚨📣Due by MARCH 1st!📣🚨

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Hernando County
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Pasco County
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02/19/2025

Puerto Rican Culture Runs thru Our Veins ✨🇵🇷

There’s something about the rhythm of the barriles, the sway of a beautifully tied falda in Bomba. There is great significance and deep history woven into every Bomba, Plena, Salsa, Rumba, or Decima step that ignites our souls. Puerto Rican culture isn’t just something we celebrate—it’s something we live, breathe, and share with in community every day.

From the powerful sounds of our drumming to the stories passed down through generations, we're constantly reminded that we are a people of resilience, creativity, and pride. Whether it’s through cultural drumming, cultural dancing, our vibrant food, or the way we show up for each other, nuestra cultura is alive and thriving!

We'd love to hear from you—what’s one thing about Puerto Rican culture that fills you with pride? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️🔥
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02/18/2025

Unlock the full potential of native music by embracing the value of care, maintenance, and self-discovery. As we seek out new knowledge, skills, and perspectives, we become empowered to preserve and celebrate our cultural heritage. This remarkable example of a young man sharing his insights on the Hand Drum demonstrates the incredible impact we can have when we prioritize learning and cultural stewardship.
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