Just found out that Ballet is dancing at the Brooklyn Museum's fantastic First Night monthly event, tomorrow night.
The show is scheduled for 6:30 -- 300 free tickets will be given away starting at 5:00 pm.
Info here
Peruvian dancer/scholar Rosa Carhuallanqui reports that she and other members of The Peruvian Music and Dance Project are teaching Cajon, Marinera, Valses, Afro-Peruvian and Andean dance, each Saturday at Lotus Music and Dance in Manhattan (109 West 27th St.)
Hey that's across the street from the Soy Andina offices! Could be West 27th is becoming "Little Peru."
For more info/registration: (212) 697-2495 or email
Here's a video of dance classes to whet your appetite.
Update for 2008:
New York Classes with Cynthia are on hold. She is in Peru, researching dance in the Amazon and Andes. You can reach her directly by email.
In the meantime, here's a good list of other excellent Peruvian dance and music teachers in the NY/NJ, from our friends at Pachamama Peruvian Arts
Continue reading "Peruvian Dance Class in New York with Cynthia Paniagua from Soy Andina!" »
Hey, why not add a little Peruvian spice to your traditional American celebration of Memorial day this weekend?
Neli and the always magificent Ballet Folklorico Peru return to the stage for a special holiday performance.
Check out the group's new website - and buy tickets online. Tickets also at the White Plains Performing Arts Center.
Ever think about learning some of those seductive Peruvian dances yourself?
No, really. If I can, so can you (proof below).
But where are you going to go — Fred Astaire? I don't think so...
Your worries are over. Cynthia is now teaching Marinera and Tondero (the classic Peruvian coastal dances) in New York City.
While Nelida and Ballet Folklorico Peru continue to offer classes in all kinds of Peruvian dance in their New Jersey-based school.
Don't even thinking of looking further. Now imagine yourself looking like this...
Info and reservations:
Cynthia in New York:
email: cholitaperu25(at)yahoo.com
phone: (917) 378-4965
Neli/Ballet Folklorico Peru in New Jersey:
Click here.
This is a really special event. Yeah, yeah, I always say that. But it's true. Why? Because this show:
1. Supports free Peruvian arts workshops for NYC kids
2. Assembles an All-Star lineup of Peruvian performers
3. Presents first-ever public appearance of Neli and Cynthia dancing together! Historical.
Join us if you can. And don't use the excuse it's in Queens. Queens is cool. And It's an easy subway ride on the 7 train.
Center for Traditional Music & Dance and the Pachamama Organizing Committee present:
Benefit Concert for Children's Arts Program
Saturday, Jan 7, 2006 at 7:30
PS 212, Jackson Heights, Queens
Starring:
Ballet Folklorico Peru, Luz Pereira, Pianist Carlos Bernales, Peru Andina, Peru Inca, Alcatrez, Inka Kusi Sonqo, Escuela de Marinera
$20 adults, $15 kids/seniors
subway 7 train to 82nd Street (3 blocks)
More info: (212) 571-1555 or gmhamilton@ctmd.org
We included this announcement in the recent e-Newsletter, but wanted to make sure it got more visibility - a great opportunity to study Peruvian dance.
PERUVIAN DANCE ClASS WITH CYNTHIA!
Marinera Dance workshop with Cynthia Paniagua. Starting January in Astoria, Queens.
Kids: Thursdays 4:30-5:30, $65; Adults: Tuesdays 6:30-8, $80.
For more information and to register: (917) 496-5865
Each Fall the Hispanic Day Parade takes over Fifth Avenue. And each year, leading the Peruvian contingent is Ballet Folklorico Peru. Here's the latest chance to see these great performers do their thing, for free. Plus catch more than 50 other groups from 18 other nations show off their native dances in a gigante display of cultural pride.
Sunday, October 9th, 11am
Fifth Avenue, from 44th to 72nd Streets
More info: ( 212) 243-1177
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