..Continues... April/09
1. New York and me, Chapter 1
2. Two important events this week
3. Dance Day April 29
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2. LETS' GO
Cuban Dance Party with Nicki Denner.
Friday, May 1, 2009, 8:00 pm. Hunter Center. MASSMoCA Dance Party to Feature Cuban-Jazz pianist Nicki Denner. $15 Advance / $19 Day of show / $10 Students with ID and kids / Members 10% discount. Email: INFO@MASSMoCA.ORG
(North Adams, Massachusetts) Jazz maven Nicki Denner's thirst for Latin, Cuban, and salsa music has made her one of the most sought after jazz/Latin pianists in the country. On Friday, May 1, at 8 PM. Denner will bring her sizzling sextet to MASS MoCA's Hunter Center for a hip-shaking, salsa dance party that will say goodbye to cool days and nights and hello to the rising temperatures of summer. Frank DeBlase of the Rochester International Jazz Festival notes, "Nicki Denner's piano playing gets pretty damn caliente, whether she's extrapolating a Latin standard or taking listeners in jazzy jaunts into her lively originals."
Beverage and bar service, as well as a range of dinner selections from Lickety Split, will be available when the doors open at 7 PM and throughout the night. Dance instruction, arranged by Jacob's Pillow, will begin at 8 PM for those who need a refresher or who want to catch up on the latest Cuban dance moves. This event is presented as part of the Williamstown Jazz Festival taking place at an array of venues throughout the region between Wednesday, April 29, and Wednesday, May 6. For more information visit www.williamstownjazz.com.
Tickets for the Cuban Dance Party with Nicki Denner are $15 in advance/ $19 day of show. MASS MoCA members receive a 10% discount. Tickets are available through the MASS MoCA Box Office located off Marshall Street in North Adams, open from 11 AM to 5 PM Wednesdays through Mondays. Tickets can also be charged by phone by calling 413.662.2111 during Box Office hours or purchased on line at www.massmoca.org. MASS MoCA, the largest center for contemporary visual and performing arts in the United States, is located off Marshall Street in North Adams on a 13-acre campus of renovated 19th-century factory buildings.
Support Immigrant Rights on May Day
... showing support for everyone in our community ...
Organizador(a):AFSC - Western Massachusetts
Tipo: Causas - Concentración
Red: Global
Fecha: viernes, 01 de mayo de 2009
Hora: 12:00 - 13:00
Lugar: In front of Northampton Court House
Calle: Corner of King and Main Street
Ciudad/Pueblo: Northampton, MA
Teléfono: 4135848975
Dirección de correo electrónico:
afsc@crocker.com
Descripción. This Friday is May Day, the day for the struggle for international workers. This struggle is nowhere more apparent than in the struggle for rights for immigrants in this country. Please join the AFSC in a brief gathering of solidarity for immigrant and worker rights in Northampton.
At noon (12pm) on Friday (May 1), we will be in front of the Northampton Courthouse, at the intersection of King and Main St. Bring your own sign in support of immigrant rights, or email us (afsc@crocker.com) and we'll bring one for you!
3. HAPPY DANCING DAY: MY KIND OF PHILOSOPHY
THE OFFICIAL MESSAGE FOR DANCE DAY APRIL 29, 2009
The future of dance lies where there are persons who do not dance.These belong to two categories: those who simply did not learn, and those who think that they are not able to dance. They represent the greatest challenge for the dance teacher's profession.
In line with UNESCO's struggle against prejudice and discrimination, we are trying to expand the boundaries of dance and to change the current perception of what a dancer is. Dance performances are not necessarily exhibitions of extreme physicality, accurate precision, or bursting emotion - they can be celebrations of interaction between performers. We can enrich dance concerts with dancers, singers, actors, narrators, mimes, acrobats etc., of all ages and all degrees of ability.
Bringing the 'excluded' into dance is a moral duty, but also opens a great door in times of economic crisis and unemployment. In every country there are millions of persons with physical or mental disabilities. We believe they are ready to dance.
They will create jobs to thousands of dance teachers. They can be assisted by the Ministry of Health, whose budget is many times bigger than that of the Ministry of Culture.
Integrating marginalized persons into the practice of dance is as important as integrating them into the workforce.
CID holds to the philosophy that everyone can dance.
Dance Day 2009 is dedicated to inclusive dance. Let us include all members of society into our classes and our performances.
Prof. Alkis Raftis
President of the International Dance Council CID
UNESCO, Paris
AMOR PARA TODOS.
Teresita
From Me to You ...
TERESA'S
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
..Continues... March/09
OOPS! More Changes
Queridos amigos (Dear friends):
..... Hello Teresa! I have been so happy to see you back in action! I haven't come to any of your events because... I will be home ... in the spring (soon, I hope!). I'm wondering if I could hire you to help me with hosting a traditional cuban pig roast/dance party on July 31 in honor of my son's wedding? Let me know if it sounds like fun and if you are available. ...Kisses, V."
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1. The story about the new Thursdays and Sunday dances
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:56:06 -0700
From: hablemosagain@yahoo.com - Subject: silk city
Dear Kosta:
After a month trying our new venture, I can see that the Thursday dance is starting to pick up. I have decided that this is a good moment for me to withdraw from this project. I appreciate you considering me to participate in it... Best of luck to you and your team., Teresa Castano
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-"Thank you Teresa for all your help and we wish you best of luck and good health in your future. Please visit us when you can. You will be missed. Kosta "
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The real story: The initial deal I made with the owner was not completely followed, and I didn't feel treated with the respect I would've liked. On the other hand, I don't like to host dances where there is not cover charge, even if is minimum, for security reasons. Also, I don't like to host dances where I have to work with only one DJ every week. However, I am happy to see a dance held mainly for Latinos from Central America, where they play the music they prefer such as cumbias, and bachatas. I am happy to see our Central American friends having a 'new home' in the area where they can get together every week. Join this group, they are true party people. Go Latino Thursdays in Florence!! Good luck to Silk City..
- WHAT ABOUT THE SUNDAY DANCE IN SPRINGFIELD:
I was encouraged with the project and with the venue. Montenia's Comfort Food Restaurant is a beautiful place in a different area for me to explore. However, since it was such new concept, it was going to take longer to make happen. As many of you know, especially in these days, club owners need to see results soon. I also needed to see results soon. I decided the time was here for me to move on to my next venture.
I appreciate Montenia's effort to bring Latin dancing to her restaurant. I hear she continues to have Second Sunday afternoon dances with live music, $15 including food. Jesus Pagan and "Conjunto Barrio' are the band house invited every month. They are a very good group, don't miss it. I will stop by there, here and therePlease check her new updated web page at: www.
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Yes, New York City looks like the best available option for me so far. I have been visiting the area and getting in contact with different communities. I was told there are one million Colombians over there. It feels like a completely new world to what I've been experienced in this country so far. Great and big events happen all the time. I look forward to the upcoming outdoors concerts coming to Central Park in the Summer.
It won't be difficult to stay connected with the Dance community. Once again, having so many different cultures in new York, I look forward to find ways to get as many as I can, to share together under the same roof. I will keep you posted about great events happening in New York, as I would love to stay your hostess for future events happening in the area.
On the other hand, I am interested in taking a Leadership courses offered by the Colombian Consulate. I have also being invited to be part orf the organizing commitee for the Colombian Parade on Independence Day in July. Wish me luck, I will keep you posted.
3. Still available and around
... I'm wondering if I could hire you to help me with hosting a traditional cuban pig roast/dance party on July 31 in honor of my son's wedding?...Kisses, V."
Of course! Thanks for giving me the honor of hosting your party. Since I am going to stay in New England through the Fall, I will be available to host private parties and other cultural events. My rate base is $500 per party not including traveling time. Please, send me directions and let's talk more. Love, Teresa
UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE AREA
- Wednesday Night Swing/Lindy/Latin at the Center for the Arts in Northampton. Every Wednesday night with lessons before the dance (www.northamptonwednesdaydance.com)
Saludos desde Fort Lauderdale, Florida!
"It is great to hear that you still promoting Salsa Dancing in Western Massachusetts. Nine years ago I visited your Thursday night dances in Northampton, I met some great people had a blast dancing. Keep up the great enterprise of entertaining opportunities and bringing people together to have fun and relaxation. Sincerely, Melvin , P.S. Happy Birthday
I appreciate your kind words, people like you made the whole effort worth it. Please stay in touch through my 'soon' renewed web page. I am in the process or developing it to make it more 'global'
UPCOMING: Dance Day 29 April 2009
The future of dance lies where there are persons who do not dance.These belong to two categories: those who simply did not learn, and those who think that they are not able to dance. They represent the greatest challenge for the dance teacher's profession...
HASTA PRONTO (UNTIL SOON),
TERESITA
(To be continued...)
