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Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center

Ritmo Y CulturaA Newsletter by Puerto Rican Folklo

On December 4, 2011, PRFDancebrought to Austin the comedyand adventure through BoricuaBeisbol. The original productionpresented the story of Emilio, thechoices he faces and the inspiringand unexpected advisors hemeets. This exciting performancecombined live music, dance, andtheater to guide the audience ona journey through definingmoments in the history of baseballand the people of Puerto Rico. Our 8th annual production waswritten by PRFDance Director AnaMaria Tekina-eiru' Maynard andwas produced in collaborationwith Rupert Reyes, Director ofTeatro Vivo, baseball aficionadoEdwin Baez, and sports author JeffKatz who provided researchdirection in the early months ofstory development Boricua Beisbol was a sold-outevent and it was held at the LongCenter for the Performing Arts inAustin, Texas.

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Semign cacona guari (God bless)! This year PRFDance is celebrating oWhere did the time go? While our official birthdate is still up sentimental thinking about our humbleturning points along the way! SeemsJanuary 1997, 6 month-old William Paschis stroller as I represented Puerto Rico bat Concordia's International Festival. Twatched world cultures perform dance– everyone but Puerto Rico. On that dwould grow up knowing the joy of my music and rich culture! 9 months later,Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance was born. I remember our first Christmas, sewingcostumes with gift money my family gavas my little family slept. In January watched his Mom debut PRFDaConcordia stage where the seed wasthree of us, full of pride! The audienwaved our bandera. Through our joy, life! In 2001, a collaboration with the InstiCulture began, bringing us, year aftermasters of folklore, to train us and in 200the 5th affiliated cultural center Today there are only three left! To still bto the sheer tenacity and faith in God taller than Mama, and my third child haRican culture. Our flag waves more pcultural events! In this fast-paced, frenzifamily values still reign. As our 15th birthday nears, I thank reality with me, and the joy tPRFDance is dedicated to those who wish to discover and celebratecommunity, who will inspire and be insour walls, find a sense of pride andAmbassadors of Puerto Rican culture in We are proud to share the joy of our richeritage to the next generation!

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our 15th anniversary!

ahead, I'm alreadye beginnings and thes like only yesterday,cual sat next to me inbehind a display tablehroughout the day, Is from their homelandday, I vowed my son childhood, filled with, September 10, 1997,

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On January 22, 2012, Austin celebrateNavidades one last time, as the PuertoFolkloric Dance and Cultural Center hoLinda Irizarry-Crockett for her contributour community. Linda Irizarry Crocket is currently the MMarketing & Special Events Coordinator Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American CCenter. She is dedicated to exposing talent and provides a venue to presenperformances. Approximately 200 participants incommunity, as well as cultural touristsHouston to Dallas, came to enjoy a tradOctavitas celebration that kickedPRFDance 15th year with parrandaalongs, dancing, and antojitos Boricuas event sponsor -- Chago's Caribbean Cuwho brought comida criolla for all to enjo

Valentine’s Celebration 2012

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On February 2012 Puerto Rican FolkloriDance & Cultural Center celebrated loand family with a Salsa Party. Pbrought their dominoes! We found those "dress up" clscreaming for a night out, and enjdancing "Salsa Dura" with our kidValentines.


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On Sunday, April 29, 2012, members otourists from Central Texas includingattended our 1st annual Capicú multigenerational family day featuregandules y salchichas, guineitos en escabandera cake of guayaba!


Dominoes Tournament 2012

a and the lead teachers of Los Hermanos Aya Loíza workshop to our students and compvery grateful for the generosity that they aat our cultural center.

(June 23, 2012) members of Los Hermanosrto Rican Folkloric Dance, direct from Loiza toof dedication to Puerto Rico's heritage, icombined performances, folklore and salsa!

s sponsored in part by: Austin Friends of Folkaribbean Cuisine, The City of Austin througn, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and aal Endowment for the Arts. For more informat see the Upcoming Events Section in Page 8

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On April 21, 2012, El Concilio Taino(ConcilioTainoPR.org) in collaboraCenter celebrated the 1st Annual Picnic, Berry Springs Park, in Georg El Concilio's Tekina-eiru' Maynard, wPuerto Rican cultural Center, multifamilies from the local community,from the University of Texas, a s wenatives. This all-day, free event featured edtaught our community -- and espeimportance of taking care of the earound us wisely.


cilio Taíno Guatu Ma-cu A Borikén, tral Texas about our Taino heritage.

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o Guatu Ma-cu a Boriken tion with the PRFD Cultural Taino Earth Celebration & etown Texas.

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SPONSORS � City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Divi� The Texas Commission on the Arts � National Endowment for the Arts � The Institute of Puerto Rican Culture � Humanities Texas � FlameTree Corporation � IBM Corporation � Conspirare � Superb Speakers � Target Stores � Chagos Caribbean Cuisine � Austin Friends of Folk Arts � Imajinu Artography by Zera � Out Service.net/IT Solutions � Ruta Maya Coffee � Crown Trophy � Ahora si’! �Grainger �Pimsleur Approach �Puerto Rico City �Austin American-Statesman& Austin 360 �The Austin Chronicle �Austin Family Magazine �Unique Designs & Events by Yara � Amazing Discovery Childcare & Learning C�Vulcan Video �Lemongrass Creative Concepts Cupcakes�Starbucks �H.E.B. FAMILIA MEMBERS Los Ancestros ($2500+) � David & Tekina-eiru Maynard Padrinos ($1000+) � Gladys & Ty Oksuzler � Iris Albizu. Esq. � Zera Thompson


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Padres ($500+) �José & Rose M. Irizarry � Austin Friend of Folk Arts �Mickey & Judy Golden-Bentley/ Tios ($100+) �Lucy Llera �Gisselle & Bassel Bekdache �Luz Arroyo �Jenny Deleza Amigos ($25+) �Dondie Crook �Teresa Gautier �Reyna Martinez �David Martin � Edwin Baez � Pedro & Melinda Rivera � Arturo Rocha Jr. � Israel Matthews �Laura Holtz & Family In-kind Service: �Iris Albizu, Esq. (Grants Developm�Joe Alvarado (Accounting Adv�Maria Capestany (Web Promoti�Yadira Izquierdo Torres (Newslet�Sarykarmen Rivera-Maldonado �Yahaira Rodriguez (Editor, Printe�Yolanda Maisonet (Wardrobe) �Madrile Wilson (Facilities) �Gladiola Photography �Teachers - Karolina Arocho, GeVillanueva, Adam Rosario, WilliamMaynard, Zera Thompson, Maria TMaynard, Kailani Thompson. See our staff page for additional (http://prfdance.org/staff.htm)

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Traditional Dance Classes with Cultural Lesso� Youth Beginner/Intermediate - Saturdays, � Youth Advanced/Youth Company - Saturd� Boricua Jazz-Beginner/Intermediate Saturd� Adults Dance -Mondays,6-7pm � PRFDance Company - Mondays, 7-8pm � Rondalla (Cuatro & Guitars)– Intermediate� The Coquis ―Brinca y Canta Class - Saturd Community Theatre � Community Theatre Class -Wednesdays, 6 Music Program � Youth Choir, All ages -Saturdays, 9-10am � Student Music Ensemble - Saturdays, 9-10a� Cuatro /Beginner/Intermediate –Saturday� Youth/Beginner Percussion- Saturdays,10-1� Cuatro/ Intermediate/Advanced– Saturda� Company Percussion— Thursdays, 6-7pm � Professional Music Ensemble - Thursdays, 7� Salsa Socials & Workshops - See website fo

TRADITIONAL DANCE & CULTURE - (ages 5 antraditional dances such as Bomba, Plena, Seto our culture and celebrations. Class materLessons begin with the basics, building on knIncludes lessons on Puerto Rican culture, hist THE COQUIS ―BRINCA Y CANTAǁ CLASS - (agAdults are having as much fun as the childreadult (parent, grandparent, etc.). This prograrhythm, creative movement and traditional cultural heritage. COMMUNITY THEATRE – If you enjoy (or alwawill have fun being part of our community th CHOIR & Music (Recorders) - Saturdays, 9:00Puerto Rican music and songs to youth throu PERCUSSION CLASS - Youth/Beginner (Satrudtraditional percussion rhythms from Puerto Ripercussive rhythms relevant to our culture. Insmall percussion. Includes lessons on Puerto MUSIC ENSEMBLE PROGRAMS - Students (SatThese programs teach Puerto Rican compospercussion, or voice. They are targeted for sorchestration of Puerto Rican music and tradmusicians already fully skilled and knowledgopportunity to work on performance quality and orchestration skills. Semesters culminate

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Cultural Center Saturdays- Returns August 11, 2012! Dominoes, Cafe, y Amistad (10am-1pm) - Our Cultural Center is open to the community Saturdays during school hours in Spring & Fall (except holidays). Come visit us! PRFDance 15th Anniversary Celebration- September. 9th, 2012, 2-5pm. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Surprise details later this summer! 5th Annual Taino Family Camping Trip, October 5-8, 2012! Each October, our cultural center flies (Chief) Cacike Cacibaopil of El Concilio Taino Guatu-Ma-Cu A Boriken to Austin for a special weekend camping trip, that celebrates Taino heritage and gives our cultural center an experience in Taino traditions. Sembrando Herencia 2012 - 9th Musical, Texas School for the Deaf, December 9, 2012. In 2012, PRFDance will debut Tekina-eiru' Maynard's 9th original bilingual musical, written in her unmistakeable style filled with joy, adventure, and magic, that will bring history to life for both the audience and the dancers, musicians, and performing arts students who share in the experience. Mark your calendar! Octavitas: Celebrating Puerto Ricans in Central Texas - January 20, 2013, 2-5pm Come celebrate the Octavitas, the last holiday event of the Christmas Season! 2013's event will once again feature antojitos Boricuas, music, artist exhibitions, a Parranda sing-along, and folkloric to contemporary music and dance performances by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance. Esperanza de la Herencia 2013, May 19, 2013, 2-4pm FREE performance event dedicated to inspiring Youth. This live music and dance recital, showcasing our cultural arts students, is backed by our PRFDance & Jr Performing Companies and displays the rich variety of Puerto Rico's traditions. In partnership with the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) this live traditional music and dance performance will be take place at the MACC Auditorium, 600 River Street, Austin, Texas.

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