People practicing dance moves in a studio with black curtains, a photo display board, and a DJ setup in the background.

LEARN THROUGH FEELING

RUMBA RITUAL

a communal, open-level, all-ages, all-experiences sonic-rhythmic gathering—
or better said: a RUMBA RITUAL.

you’ll be invited to choose your own engagement—with yourself and with others—
as we dance for 50 minutes, flow through polyrhythmic soundscapes,
and move in and out of foundational Latin dance forms.

DEMBOW RELOADED VOL. 1

It’s first full iteration put to the test at the Dance/USA National Conference 2025 at the Chicago Cultural Center.

A group of people participating in a dance or exercise class in a spacious studio with black walls and a high ceiling. Some are standing, and some are kneeling on the floor, with a few observing near the back. There are some display boards and equipment along the wall.

DANCE/USA CONFERENCE 2025

Ariel Zetina as The Rhythm Doula (DJ) — birthing the sonic atmosphere with care, tension, and release.

Amanda Boike as The Embodied Pacer (Support Dancer) — grounding the room with breath, bounce, and visual permission.

Alberto Mendoza as The Energy Printer (Videographer) — capturing the invisible: joy, sweat, stillness, and all the in-betweens.

INSÉKTA as The Pulse Whisperer (MC) — guiding by rhythm, not rules; leading with the voice, not just the legs.