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Stay updated!

Spring

Dance Classes

April 7
April 13
April 14
April 21
April 28

All classes will be held from 1 - 2 PM

La MaMa Galleria (Rehearsal Studios)
47 Great Jones Street
New York, NY 10012

Starting April 7, 2024 - we will be taking the fundamental movements of Mindanao, southern Philippines, and sultanate dances from the epics, legends, and myths.

**While there is no formal charge to join our class series, we are asking for a suggested donation of $5-$20. These donations will directly support our work in offsetting costs of hosting dance classes, performances; maintenance of our props, instruments, and wardrobe; funding our tradition bearers’ travel and accommodation expenses. Please consider donating if it is within your capacity. You will not be turned away if you do not have the funds!**

Check out our recent exhibit!

POSAKA

October 20–23, 2022 • The Downstairs at LaMaMa Experimental Theater Club

ASSERT, RECLAIM, PRESERVE, & RECREATE

Our mission is to assert, reclaim, preserve, and re-create the legends, epics, myths and unwritten history of the Philippines.

30 years of illuminating the noble history, indigenous traditions, and culture of the Southern Philippines.

La MaMa Presents: Kinding Sindaw Storytelling

Stories from the indigenous peoples of Mindanao, Southern Philippines told directly to you through storytelling, chants, and dance.

 
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Pananadem (Remembering)

** Thanks to La MaMa, CultureHub, and Howlround you can now watch our most recent production online!

Pananadem means “remembering” in the language of the Meranao people.  It is a way of looking back across time, to gain inspiration and perspective from one’s ancestors. In this tale, old and new align, as a young group of  refugees whose quest for inspiration leads them to a transformative encounter with displaced tradition-bearers who recall the legends of Derangen, the Meranao epic.

Photo Credit: Dr. Thor Lidasan

 

“If you remember the resilience of your ancestors, you will never be conquered.“

- Potri Ranka Manis

Bai Labi a Gaus sa Borocot Maguing, 15th Pagawidan Meranao Sultanate