Dance is for Every Body
Macondo and Blue Moon in World Dance Reviews
Don Atwood’s review of Blue Moon Dance Company’s and Grupo Macondo’s “Ephemera” as performed in the Boulder Dairy Center for the Arts Performance Space on October 23, 2009, has been posted on World Dance Reviews . You may read this review by logging on to the site (click on this link to do that www.worlddancereviews.com).
Afro-Brazilian Dance Classes in November
Orixá and Samba Afro
Taught By Lizi Martin
Sundays 1-2:30P
Cost: $10
Where:
Kakes Studios
2115 Pearl St.
Boulder
Lizi has danced various ethnic styles (West African, Modern, Bellydance, Indian, Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban) for the past 6 years. Her study of dance has been a formal and informal journey that has taken her to many places. Performance has always been an integral thread for Lizi and what inspires her to continue her passion for life. She has performed in Portland, OR, Cazadero, CA, Olympia, WA, Salvador da Bahia, Brazil and most recently, Boulder, CO. She has studied under Donna Oefinger of Portland, Nem Brito of Salvador and world-renowned master dancer and choreographer Rosangela Silvestre. Her approach to teaching is considerate, exhilarating and she brings out the best in her students.
Dances from Latin America and the Caribbean
Dances from Latin America and the Caribbean
6 Week Session: October 3 to November 7, 2009
Saturdays
from 1:00 to 2:15 P.M. $10.00 per class
Streetside Dance Studio – 6681 Arapahoe Rd. in Boulder,
Sign up now: info@Streetsidedance.com
or call 303-449-6789 www.Streetsidedance.com
Teachers:
Carmen Nelson and Marisa Mellizo
The class will teach popular dances from Latin America and the Caribbean. First, we will explore the roots of Latin Popular Dance in Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban movement, including Rumba Cubana. Then, we will learn steps for Bachata and Merengue from the Dominican Republic, Salsa from the Americas, Salsa Casino and Sueltas from Cuba and others. Our focus will be on establishing a relationship between dancer and music, essential to the way people move in Latin America. We will also explore how rhythm and dance evolve. The class will follow one of the most important dance rules in Latin cultures – to enjoy ourselves.
Carmen and Marissa have 30 years of combined experience as teachers and dancers. Their style of teaching is relaxed and warm. They do not encourage
competition nor do they take the class too seriously. You will enjoy a good work out while learning to move to the different rhythms. This is not a partnering class; fun is guaranteed.
Carmen, a native of Guatemala, introduced popular dance from Latin America and the Caribbean to the Boulder community in 1992. Marisa, with roots in
Spain, is a certified Zumba instructor and a Spanish teacher.
Grupo Macondo and Son Tres
Library
Concert Series
Grupo
Macondo & Son Tres
Free!
at 12 p.m.,
Tuesday,
September 15, 2009
Bring
your lunch and a friend!
Boulder
Public Library Canyon Theater
1001
Arapahoe Avenue • 303-441-4492
For
concert programs, see
http://www.boulder.lib.co.us/events/concerts.html
Third
Tuesday Lunchtime Concert
Free Performance at the Library
ROSANGELA SILVESTRE
world-renowned master teacher, dancer and choreographer from
Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
Presents a Solo Dance Performance:
FORCES OF NATURE
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the Boulder Public Library, Canyon Theater
4:00 a 5:30 pm
Free to the public
“My body is an instrument that plays the rhythm of the movement into the vibration of the Dance of the Universe…I embody the Nature to express the voice of the Invisible that brings me the Message of the Intuition to open the Way to the Forest. There, I will contemplate every moment with my eyes in the direction of the Sky that reflects the color of the Rainbow.” Rosangela Silvestre
Samba From Salvador de Bahia
Brazilian Samba in Boulder with:
ROSANGELA SILVESTRE
Master teacher, dancer and choreographer, Rosangela Silvestre, From Salvador de Bahia, Brazil will teach a Samba Class in Boulder for all ages and all levels
When:September
25, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Streetside Studios – 6681 Arapahoe, www.streetsidedance.com
Cost: $10:00
For More Information: www.macondodance.com
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Boulder dance classes with Rosangela Silvestre
COME JOIN US!!!
Boulder dance classes with Rosangela Silvestre: world-renowned master teacher, dancer and choreographer from Salvador de Bahia, Brazil:
Accompanied by master drummers:
Alirio Da Silva (Brazil) and Yamal
Rima (Colombia)
Classes will be
held Tuesday,
September 22, Wednesday, September 23, and
Thursday, September
24
Cost: $20.00 per
class, Students $15.00
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Naropa’s Nalanda Dojo/rm 9180
6287 Arapahoe, Boulder 80301
Special Events:
Friday, September 25 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM- Samba class with Rosangela at
Streetside Studios
6861 Arapahoe Road. Cost is $10.00
For directions
visit: www.streetsidedance.com
Saturday, September 26
- Rosangela will present a performance with audience participation at
Boulder Public Library Auditorium, from 4:00 to 5:30PM. Free
For up-to-date information on
Rosangela’s classes and performances,
please visit the
web site: www.macondodance.com
From Salvador, Bahia, Rosangela Silvestre is a choreographer, teacher and dancer. She has a Masters degree in dance from the Federal University of Bahia, she has studied, taught and helped to
evolve “Afro-Brazilian” dance with Mestre King, Clyde Morgan and Mercedes Baptista. She has developed a contemporary Brazilian dance form called ‘The Silvestre Technique’. Her work and teachings are unforgettable and life changing.
Alagados Brasilian Documentary
Boulder Public Library Presents
“Alagados”
Documentary and panel discussion
Filmmaker will be present for a Q&A
Time : 7 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
When : Wednesday, June 24
Where : Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.
Alagados is a very poor neighborhood in Salvador, Brazil. The name literally means “flooded” and refers to the fact that many of the houses are built on tidal flats that flood during the rainy season.
A 23-minute documentary explores this Brazilian community through the eyes of 23-year old Renato. Despite being born into a society that marginalizes him and his peers, Renato defies his criminal background and engages in the development of his own identity.
Information : Ghada Kanafani Elturk, 303-441-4941
Why Macondo Performance is a Learning MultiCultural Experience
Grupo Macondo and Friends present:
Alma, Corazon y Ritmo
Spiritual, folkloric and social dance from Afro-Indo-Ibero America:
A brief history of how Latin popular dance evolved in the Americas
May 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater
Program
Avaninha: In Afro-Brazilian culture, community events, such as this one, begin with invocation of the Orixas. In the Yoruba tradition, ancestors who possess “ache:” grace, blessing, and virtue, become Orixas. These are pure immaterial forces of nature that can represent both natural phenomena (e.g. thunder, minerals, ocean, forests) and the various ways that humans interact with nature (e.g. as hunters, warriors, nurturers, mothers).
Dance to Ogum and Oxum: Ogum is a warrior, always alert and moving rapidly. He represents metals, minerals, mountains and tools. Oxum is a seductress, always elegant and graceful. She embodies the essence of perfume and the brilliance of gold. This dance was taught by Rosangela Silvestre, Brazilian artist in residence, during her residence in April 2009. Choreography: Lizy Martin. Dancers: Ashley Natalia, Lizi Martin, Malaika Pettigrew, Carmen Nelson. Drummers: Alirio Da Silva, Larry Stephenson, Daniel Ondaro
“Mis Dos Abuelos” a poem by Nicolas Guillen (Cuba), read by Gustavo Reyna and Elena Klaver, danced by Onye Ozuzu with son, Enmanuel, and Rebekah West.
“Cancion con todos” sung by Mercedes Sosa (Argentina). Indians: Natasha Kerr, Yuana Diaz, Elena Klaver. Spaniards: Shireen, Monica Lettieri; Africans: Norma Johnson, Nii Armah Sowah. The audience is invited to sing along:
Todas las voces todas Canta conmigo canta
Todas la manos todas Hermano Americano
Toda la sangre puede Libera tu esperanza
Ser cancion en el viento Con un grito en la voz, en la voz.
Traditional Samba: from Brazil, Dancers: Tonja Van Helden, Melissa Swedlund, Marissa Mellizo, Cris Silva, Maristela Smith, Celia Macedo, Drummers: Alirio Da Silva, Larry Stephenson, Daniel Ondara
Rumba Guaguanco: from Cuba, Dancers: Ashley Natalia, Carmen Nelson, Adjei Abannkwa, Melissa Swedlund, Troy Burell, Judy Kreith. Drummers: Dave Crowder, Dave Lyons, Eric Walker, Tom Vanshctoick, Larry, and Reed.
Son Cubano: “Camina y Prende el Fogon” by Sones de Oriente
Carmen Nelson, teacher, with students: Chantal Deroos and Aitana Kampert
Dancers: Carl Nelson, Melissa Swedlund, Jae Parker, Victor Mendez, Antoinette Vastenburg, and Marisa Mellizo. Choreography by Carmen Nelson
Mambo: “Mambo # 5” by Damaso Perez Prado. Dancers: Norma Johnson, Malaika Pettigrew, Shireen Malik, Judy Kreith. Choreography by Judy Kreith
Cha-cha-cha: “Sabroso como el guarapo” by Orquesta Sublime. Dancers: Antoinette Vastenburg, Marissa Mellizo, Judy Kreith, Carl Nelson, Jae Park, Victor Mendez. Choreography: Judy Kreith and Carmen Nelson
Swing: “Dancing the Blues Away” by Albinia Jones, performed by Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Choreographed by Pat Connelly, danced by members of the Blue Moon Company, funded in part by grants from BCAA and SCFD, Tier III.
Afro-Latin Blend: “Manuela” by Bopol Mansiamina, sung by Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca. Dancers: Nii Armah Sowah and Norma Johnson
Salsa: a blend of Salsa and Tango. Dancers: Rico and Lindsay
Grand Finale: Music: “Aguanile” by Hector Lavoe, sung by Marc Anthony.
Credits:
Still Photography: Nathan Rist Video: Nicholas Caiazza
Sound: Jordan Dill Publicity: Carmen Nelson, Victor Mendez
Muchas gracias, many thanks to all of the performers and to Donna Gartenmann, Mary Wohl Haan, Elena Klaver, Gustavo Reyna, Pat Connelly and the Blue Moon Dance Company, Ashley Natalia, Frances Charteris, Margaret Alfonso, Alirio and Neisha Da Silva, Gabriel, Carl and Chris Nelson, Lizy Martin, Rico, Lindsay, and Troy of Streetside Dance Studio, Rebekah West, Onye Ozuzu, Grupo Macondo.
For more information visit: macondodance.com, streetsidedance.com, and bluemoondancecompany.com
