Miguel has been teaching and performing Afro-Cuban dance in the Pioneer Valley since 2006. Originally from from Holguín, Cuba, he grew up immersed in Afro-Cuban culture and dance, performing with the Conjunto Folklórico Okú. Since arriving in the United States in 2001, Miguel has performed with the SonRisa ensemble in New York and was the Principal Dancer and Choreographer for Grupo Folklórico Palo Santo in Western Massachusetts. Miguel has taught Salsa dance in the Smith College Dance Department, the Northampton Country Club, and at the East Street Studios in Hadley.
Currently Miguel is the Artistic Director of Iroko Nuevo. Iroko Nuevo, based in Hadley, MA, hosts Afro-Cuban dance workshops, music events and performances throughout the year. For more information, check out www.irokonuevo.com or on Facebook ~ Iroko Nuevo: Afro-Cuban Dance with Miguel Periche (you can click the link below):
Currently Miguel is the Artistic Director of Iroko Nuevo. Iroko Nuevo, based in Hadley, MA, hosts Afro-Cuban dance workshops, music events and performances throughout the year. For more information, check out www.irokonuevo.com or on Facebook ~ Iroko Nuevo: Afro-Cuban Dance with Miguel Periche (you can click the link below):
Dance Classes
Miguel offers lessons teaching salsa, merengue, bachata, Afro-Cuban folkloric movement, hip-hop, reggae, dance hall and more to groups, couples and individuals.