Escuela de Bomba y Plena Tata Cepeda

photos by Brayan Yax

Grant Recipient

photos by Brayan Yax

Location

Kissimmee, FL

Digital Presence

Artist Website

Project Title

Zafra: A Tribute to Afro-Puerto Rican Heritage

Fiscal Year Awarded

2026

Grant or Program

National Dance Project Production Grant

Grant Amount

$55,000

Escuela de Bomba y Plena Tata Cepeda proudly presents Zafra: A Tribute to Afro-Puerto Rican Heritage—a groundbreaking dance production that transcends performance, immersing audiences in the soul of Puerto Rico's rich cultural legacy. More than just a showcase, Zafra is a bold, dynamic tribute to the resilience, artistry, and spirit of our ancestors. Through electrifying Bomba and Plena rhythms, masterful storytelling, and powerful dances, this production illuminates the profound impact of Afro-Puerto Rican traditions on global music, from salsa to reggaeton. Experience an unforgettable journey where history, culture, and innovation collide—honoring our past, celebrating our present, and shaping the future through the universal language of music and dance.

Caretakers of Land/Land Acknowledgement: Miccosukee, Seminole, Mascogo

Estimated Artist Fee:

Artist fee - single performance: $1,000
Artist fee - weekly performance: $7,000

On a stage, a group of women perform at a fiesta. Two men play drums beside them.

A dancer among a crowd of dancers, twirls her red dress.

Outdoors and in daylight, four women in long gowns and colorful headwraps dance.

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