AFRO CONTEMPORARY with RISA PADILLA
AFRO CONTEMPORARY with RISA PADILLA
Sunday, July 20
11:15am-12:15pm
Yerba Buena Gardens (East Plaza)
Class Description:
This open-level Afro-Contemporary class blends traditional movements of the African diaspora with fun, approachable contemporary dance. Through polyrhythms, grounded movement, and expressive choreography, students are invited to connect deeply with their bodies and spirit. Come as you are and leave feeling rooted, energized, and empowered!
Artist statement:
I am a contemporary dancer, exploring movement as a universal language - one that connects us beyond words. Trained at the California Institute of the Arts, my work is shaped by a deep physical curiosity and by the visual storytelling of my mother, a muralist.
Through dance, I explore various patterns seen in nature, creating living murals with the body. I’m drawn to how movement holds memory, fosters connection, and communicates what words often cannot. My work invites others into this shared, raw dialogue.
