Year: 2024-2025
DanceForce Member: Margarita Espada
Artists: David Y Celia,ย Maria Loreta Celitan, Edward, Rodriguez, Elisabet Torras
Community Partners: Brentwood Library, Brentwood School District, Islip Arts Council, JVC Broadcasting, Latina Teacher Association, Legislator Samuel Gonzalez, South Shore Mall
Audience: 3,000
County: Suffolk
The project, “El Ritmo,” explored the many rhythms of Latin dance, from the complex rhythmic sounds of Flamencoโs castanets and footwork to the drumming rhythms underlying the Merengue, Cha cha, Kompa, Bachata, Mambo, Rumba, Habanera/Tango, and Salsa. This initiative sought the origins of these rhythms in the music and dance of India, and that of north and west Africa.
The project encompassed 4 concerts/presentations for various Suffolk communities, accompanied by lecture/demonstration/classes focusing on the rhythms of different Latin Dance styles.
Performance/Concert
Performance: Sunday, August 28th 4:00 pm
Wyandanch Arts Plaza Stage, Art in the Plaza Concert Series
Wyandanch, NY
Patchogue Theater, Hispanic Festival, Sept 25
71 East Main St, Patchogue, NY
The Rhythm
Performance, Sunday, Oct. 12th or 13th, time TBA
South Shore Mall Center Stage
1701 Sunrise High, Bayshore, NY
Puerto Rican Hispanic Parade
June 1, Brentwood
Worshops for Latinx Youth
March 8,15,22,29 at Teatro Yerbabruja
May 2,6,23, at Brentwood High School
May 25, Demonstration at Brentwood High School
June 1, Demonstration , Puerto Rican Hispanic Parade, Brentwood
Performance: Sunday, August 28th 4:00 pm
Wyandanch Arts Plaza Stage, Art in the Plaza Concert Series
Wyandanch, NY
Patchogue Theater, Hispanic Festival, Sept 25
71 East Main St, Patchogue, NY
The Rhythm
Performance, Sunday, Oct. 12th or 13th, time TBA
South Shore Mall Center Stage
1701 Sunrise High, Bayshore, NY
Puerto Rican Hispanic Parade
June 1, Brentwood
Promotional and marketing activities include Radio promo, social Media, flyers, community promotions with other organizations
โข Community/organizational partners includes Suffolk County Legislator Samuel Gonzales, JVC Radio, Uplift our Town. New partners Islip Art Council, South Shore Mall, Patchogue Theater.