Recuerda (Remember)

Experience the profound storytelling power of Bomba through this deeply moving female dancer, whose contemplative gaze carries the weight and wisdom of history. Adorned in traditional white dress and headscarf that honor ancestral customs, she becomes a living vessel for one of Puerto Rico's most important historical events. Within the graceful folds of her dress, the painful yet essential narrative of enslaved Africans unfolds - a testament to resilience, survival, and the birth of a rich cultural legacy. Set against the majestic backdrop of El Morro fortress and the sailing ships that forever changed the Caribbean, this piece captures Bomba's role as both dance and historical chronicle. Through her contemplative expression and powerful movements, she honors the ancestors whose strength, creativity, and spirit gave birth to this beautiful art form, transforming tragedy into triumph through the healing power of music and movement.