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Issue date Deadline for Submissions
May 2007 April 15, 2007
August 2007 July 15, 2007
November 2007 October 15, 2007
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In this issue:
•Danzantes Unidos Festival – DUF 2007
•DUF 2007 “Raices Campesinas”
•DUF Muertitos Memorial
•DUF Souvenir Program & Mercado
•DUF 2007 Festival Artist
•DUF Syllabus "La Danza y el Traje en México"
•FREE Costuming Workshop at DUF 2007
DUF 2007 “Raices Campesinas”
The theme for DUF 2007 is “Raices Campesinas”. Through class offerings, it is the goal of the festival to bring an awareness and appreciation for the roots from which our cultural expression has flowered. Among the many wonderful workshop offerings, we are very pleased to highlight the following five classes that will explore the rural style of dance and music of Southern Jalisco :
•Jalisco Children (beg) Rudy Figueroa
•Jalisco Youth (beg) Lucina Rodriguez
•Violin (int) Tregar Otton
•Vihuela (int) Eugene Rodriguez
•Guitarron (int) Hugo Arroyo
Folkloric dancing in Mexico is rooted in ritual and social dancing. These classes will focus on the basic steps, body position and thematic elements of Sones Abajeños of the mariachi tradition. The dances are in the style that were traditionally danced on the ranches of Southern Jalisco , as taught by Julian Gonzalez, a Jinete* by profession. Sones will include el Son del Indio and El Guaco.
Movement classes will be introduced at the beginner level and all levels are welcome to participate. Interested Adults may also register for the Youth class.
Music classes are for intermediate level students. Students are asked to bring their own instruments.
* http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinete
DUF 2007 Muertitos Memorial
The DUF 2007 Hospitality Committee invites you to join us in preparing a Muertitos Memorial: Ofrenda Para Nuestros Muertitos. The Ofrenda will be located near the Registration table so that anyone who wishes to add their tribute may do so. DUF 2007 will provide the signage, tables and background décor. Participants will provide one or more of the following: original poem, tribute or testimonial regarding the friend or family member; photo (in preferably non-glass frame); flowers, unlit candles, non-perishable food items, fruit, candy and/or inexpensive memento representing a favorite item. You may also download a “calavera” from our website to customize for your Muertito.
Download:
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Dos_Calaveras.jpg
Creativity is encouraged. Handouts of this tradition will be provided. Attendees are asked to respect and not touch the display. DUF 2007 is not responsible for lost or damaged items. Set-up time will begin on Saturday morning during Registration. The Ofrenda will be taken down at the conclusion of the Recital on Sunday.
“Bailaron mucho en tierra y suelo . . .
Lo siguen haciendo alla en el cielo!”
We hope that you will join us to honor and remember Danzantes who are no longer with us in body, but certainly in spirit. For more information, write to Danzantes@aol.com or call Cruzita Ramos at (661) 345-5842.
FREE Costuming Workshop at DUF 2007
DUF 2007 is pleased to announce the Costuming Seminar given by costume designer and choreographer, Nino Carrillo. Mr. Carrillo has been involved in Folklorico dance since the age of fifteen and has studied and performed with the Ballet Folklorico de Zacatecas and the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico City . He is a member of the Asociacion Nacional de Maestros de Danza Folklorica Mexicana, an investigating group in Mexico . He has created costumes for folklorico companies across the US and Mexico and his work has been exhibited at international conferences and are part of collections in England, Saudi Arabia and China. He is the director/choreographer of the statewide dance company, Ballet Folklorico Alma de Mexico, as well as, an accomplished singer and musician.
Participants in this workshop will learn how to make patterns for full and calf-length skirts (such as Jalisco & Norte) as well as, different blouse styles. Mr. Carrillo will answer specific questions regarding costumes, accessories and headpieces. Participants are asked to bring a notebook and pencil. Additional supplies will be provided to those who RSVP to Danzantes@aol.com by March 24, 2007. There is no charge for this workshop and it is open to parents, chaperones and directors of registered participants.
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