Segunda Quimbamba

Education

Bomba & Plena: Dance, Drum, and Culture

We can’t wait to welcome you and share our love and passion for Puerto Rico’s vibrant rhythms! Each season, we come together to celebrate, uplift, and learn about la música, la cultura y la comunidad through the powerful traditions of Bomba and Plena.  

 

At Segunda Quimbamba, we have been teaching these rich Afro-Puerto Rican art forms for over 30 years in Jersey City and throughout New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. Our classes offer a joyful and immersive experience for students of all ages and skill levels, connecting movement and music with history and community.  

 

Our Classes

Children’s Bomba Dance & Percussion (Ages 6-11): A fun, energetic introduction to Bomba, where young learners explore rhythm, movement, and cultural expression through drumming and dance.

  

General Bomba Dance & Percussion (Ages 12+ & Adults): A mixed-level class for teens and adults to deepen their understanding of Bomba’s rhythms, history, and technique, creating a shared space for intergenerational learning and connection. 

 

Want to learn both dance and percussion in the same season? Enjoy a special discounted rate with our Dance & Percussion Combo Packages.