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As is typical of many Caribbean islands, folk dance in Puerto Rico developed from African and European (Spanish) traditions. Forms include: [MORE]
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Areito Borincano
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San Diego, California. This group, focused on bomba, provides photos, video, a calendar of upcoming performances, and links to other Puerto Rican folkloric groups.
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Ballet Folklorico Boriken
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San Antonio, Texas. History of the group and photos from recent performances.
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Bomba Boricua
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Photos, directory of groups, sound clips of basic rhythms, and biographies of selected artists. Some content in English and in Spanish.
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Don Rafael Cepeda Atiles School
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San Juan. Brief overview of dance and percussion classes, and of the Cimiento de Puerto Rico dance troop. [English/Spanish]
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Paracumbé
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Puerto Rico. Performance group focusing on music from the southern part of the island. Primarily in Spanish, with some information in English and in Arabic.
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Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance
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Austin, Texas. Details about classes, performances, and company history, plus a list of references and resources for Puerto Rican dance and culture.
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Raíces de Borinquen
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Washington, DC. Membership and performance information, with photos.
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