The OLLU International Folk Culture Center is honored to host Niurca Márquez, a renowned religious studies and dance scholar, for a series of engaging events exploring identity, ritual, and movement. Márquez, a Latinx artist and activist, is known for her work on cultural memory, resistance, and the intersection of religion and the body.
Upcoming Events:
🗓 February 24 | 5:30–7 PM | Plática: Dance As Resistance
Márquez will discuss her research on the Arará of Cuba and the role of ritual as a living archive, sharing insights from resistance theatre and Flamenco practices.
🗓 February 25 | 3:30–5 PM | MARC Ballroom | Presentation: Sacred Dance/Sacred Ritual
An exploration of sacred dance within global religious traditions, examining how cultural, political, and historical events shape these practices and their connection to worship.
🗓 February 28 | 6–8 PM | MARC Ballroom | Movement Workshop: Writing Our Body’s History
A hands-on workshop guiding participants through somatic practices that reveal how the body records and expresses personal and cultural histories.
All events are free and open to the community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Niurca Márquez and explore the powerful connections between movement, identity, and ritual!