Monday, September 15, 2008
Main Event - 2008
The children's activities were WONDERFUL! Many activities on Saturday - so we are posting a slideshow just for that. Check the sidebar.
A Puro Swing and La Perfecta - two Latin Bands to get us moving and dancing. We have received tons of great reviews from the audience. Demos - on Fire! Thanks to David Larson of Salsa Caliente Studio, Naomi & Doug of Champlain Tango Studo & Deana of Zumba!!
Boat Cruise with Dj Hector & Dj Lopez - Dancing, Dancing and more Dancing........... that's what I HEARD!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Main Event & Dance Lessons!!!! - 2008
Today. Children's event until 5pm.
Main Event: Two Latin Bands - Two djs
Check website for more information
http://latinofestvt.com
Friday, September 12, 2008
Day Two..........2008
"The film event was a great success, with many children attending and eating yummy popcorn." by Leonora Dodge - Latino Festival Children's event Organizer.
Hopefully we will have pictures to share!
Argentine Tango! The pictures speak for themselves. Many thanks to Alicia Cruzado, Argentine Tango Society and Champlain Tango.
Tonight: Zumba & Salsa Lesson
Click on the Website for a Schedule or more information: http://latinofestvt.com/
http://latinofestvt.com
And don't forget to purchase your Boat Cruise Tickets!!!
Click here for tickets.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The Activities Begin! - 2008
The opening began with a Spanish/English Playgroup at Callahan Park. More than 30 kids participated in the fun. Families had an opportunity to interact in the cultural exchange. Tonight: To be screened in Spanish with English subtitles, “The Emperor’s New Groove,”. Snacks and a short concert will precede the film. Enter your name for a chance to win a Vermont Teddy Bear!
FREE. Fletcher Free Library @ 3:30pm.
The evening began with a Salsa Lesson by David Larson of Salsa Caliente! Studio. Nice moves!!!! Remember the Latino Festival provides an opportunity to try new steps!!!!!!!!!!
and to begin the dancing (music by DJ Hector).........Parima Thai Restaurant in Downtown Burlington Hosted the Opening Latin Festival Social! Lots of DANCING! who knew that on a Wednesday night so many people wanted to dance! Sorry we ended early.....but let's save some dancing for the Party Cruise...........get those tickets now!!! Click here for tickets.
Tonight we have Argentine Tango Lessons with Alicia Cruzado!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Opening Day - Wednesday: Sept 10th - 2008
Wednesday: Sept 10th
Event: Spanish & English Playgroup
Place: Callahan Park- Burlington, VT
TIME: 3:30PM - 5:30pm
Activity: Come play at the park, mingle with other families, sing Spanish songs, and make crafts. Enter your name for a chance to win a Vermont Teddy Bear!
FREE
Event: Salsa Lesson by Salsa Caliente Studio: David Larson
Place: Contois Auditorium - City Hall Building:
TIME: 6:00pm - 7:15PM
Cost: $5 donation
David Larson completed his formal training at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Hartford, Connecticut, and later held positions as dance instructor, trainer, coach, and choreographer with the F.A.D.S. of New England.
Event: Opening Night - Latin Social
Place: The Thai Bar @ Parima Restaurant | 185 Pearl St - Burlington, VT
TIME: 8:00pm - 11:00PM
FREE
Latin Dance- Join DJ Hector as he introduces the dancing festivities for the 14th Annual Vermont Latino Festival at the local restaurant Parima. will join us for the night with FREE give-aways! Sponsored by Bacardi Family Foundation
http://latinofestvt.com
Monday, September 8, 2008
Two Decks & Two DJs - 2008
DJ Hector "El Salsero" & DJ Papo Lopez
Latin Boat Cruise
10:30PM - 12:30am | Board at 10:00pm
DJ Boat Cruise on the
Spirit of Ethan Allen III
Meet the boat next to the Burlington Community Boathouse. Join Vermont's finest Latino DJ "El Salsero" Hector Cobeo & Massachusetts Latin DJ Lopez as they provide you with Two Floors of Latin Music (1 floor: Salsa/Merengue..2 floor Merengue/Bachata/Reggaeton/Urban Latin) aboard the Spirit Of Ethan Allen for two hours of cool breezes and hot sounds on the beautiful Lake Champlain. This NEW Boat has plenty of room to dance; rain or shine the Latino Boat Cruise is the always the popular event of the Festival!
Tickets: $15.50 (Space limited)
Tickets sold at the Flynn Theater click here to purchase tickets online
Call 86-Flynn for tickets
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Enjoy the Dance Lessons!!!!
An opportunity to take a class offered by the Best! The Latino Festival offers this to Vermont during Latino week in Burlington. Curious about the Salsa craze.........want to Zumba or take a Tango class with the professional instructor Alicia Cruzado.
Again, this opportunity comes once!
Wednesday: Sept 10th
Event: Salsa Lesson by Salsa Caliente Studio: David Larson
Place: Contois Auditorium - City Hall Building:
TIME: 6:00pm - 7:15PM
Cost: $5 donation
David Larson completed his formal training at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Hartford, Connecticut, and later held positions as dance instructor, trainer, coach, and choreographer with the F.A.D.S. of New England.
Thursday: Sept. 11th
Event: Argentine Tango Lesson/Practica by Alicia Cruzado Dance Lesson is followed by a Practica(Tango Dance evening)
Place: Contois Auditorium - City Hall Building:
TIME: 7:00pm - 10:00PM
Alicia Cruzado is a professional dancer. She has served as dancer, assistant choreographer, choreographer, and artistic director in shows such as Tango Passion, Tango Mundo, Tango Tango, Tango the Show, Tango Night, and Tango Fusion which was performed in North America (New York’s Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and Repertorio Español), Japan, Germany, Greece, and Brazil. An opportunity to receive a Professional lesson
Cost: $5 donation
Sponsored by: Argentine Tango Society and Champlain Tango
Friday: Sept 12
Event: Zumba lesson by Deana
Place: Contois Auditorium - City Hall Building:
TIME: 6:00pm - 7:15PM
Cost: $5 donation
Deana has been involved with dance fitness since 1997. In 2000 Deana began her career as a fitness professional by teaching Jazzercise. Deana is AFAA certified in group exercise, personal training, and she is fully insured and CPR certified.
Event: Salsa Lesson by SalsaLina: Victoria Moore
Place: Contois Auditorium - City Hall Building:
TIME: 7:30pm - 8:45PM
Cost: $5 donation
Victoria Moore is the founder of SalsaLina Dance Studio. She has introduced the On One (1) club style Salsa to the Burlington area.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Gracias!
As the Vermont Latino Festival approaches, we have many people to thank. First, we want to thank those who attend and support the Festival.
A special thank you for the two additional coordinators of our new Components. This Year we have Leonora Dodge who has added a FULL children's component filled with 3 days of activities. The Caribbean Medical Transport is holding a benefit to aid Latino Countries with medical needs.
We thank our SPONSORS! Our Festival is offered virtually Free. It would not happen without our sponsors.
First because without them the Vermont Latino Festival would not exist: THANK YOU to Burlington Parks and Recreations
Thank you to Hermanos Productions, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, Bacardi Family Foundation, Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC, Caribbean Medical Trasport, Comfort Inn-University Suites, Spirit of Ethan Allen lll, New England Foundation of the Arts.
Media Sponsor: Sevendays VT
Contributors: Vermont Teddy Bear, Hpbands.com, Merrill Roxy Cinema