Vermont Latino Festival: Festival Lineup & Activities

Vermont Latino Festival 2009

2009-09-30T12:34:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Vermont Festival Blog.

Here we will keep you informed to the Festival's Daily activities!
Click on the Website for a Schedule, Poster, Flyer or more information: http://latinofestvt.com/

http://latinofestvt.com

2 Decks - 2 DJs - 2009

2009-08-28T03:54:00.001-07:00

Two Decks for Dancing plus 2 djs.... Purchase tickets...don't get left behind......

DJ Hector "El Salsero" & DJ Papo Lopez

Latin Boat Cruise
11:10PM - 1:00am | Board at 10:30pm
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

Main Event - 2008

2008-09-15T08:12:00.000-07:00

So much to say.......

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!

Main Event & Dance Lessons!!!! - 2008

2008-09-13T07:53:00.001-07:00

Check the new pictures on the side bar. Last night's lesson were Hot! Lots to do today - so we shall post later.

Today. Children's event until 5pm.

Main Event: Two Latin Bands - Two djs

Check website for more information
http://latinofestvt.com

Day Two..........2008

2008-09-12T08:26:00.001-07:00

Thursday the Children's activities showed the film “The Emperor’s New Groove”. Here are a few comments: "Fue estupenda la actividad de hoy. Mis hijas y yo disfrutamos la película y el encuentro muchísimo." by Tina Escaja
"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.

The Activities Begin! - 2008

2008-09-11T06:21:00.000-07:00

As promised, this Blog is set up to keep you posted on the daily activities of the Latino Festival. Please check out the photos: click here or check the slideshow on the sidebar

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!

Opening Day - Wednesday: Sept 10th - 2008

2008-09-09T16:59:00.000-07:00

OPENING Event!!!
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

Two Decks & Two DJs - 2008

2008-09-08T14:33:00.000-07:00

Two Decks for Dancing plus 2 djs.... Purchase tickets...don't get left behind......

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

Enjoy the Dance Lessons!!!!

2008-09-06T14:44:00.000-07:00

Offered only at the Latin Festival!

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.

Gracias!

2008-09-04T13:03:00.000-07:00

Thank YOU! 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