Michael Beck, founder and president of MidwestLatino is featured in this month's Newsletter of the CAA (Cincinnati Arts Associations) Building Diverse Audience Advisory Committee (BDAAC).
Building Diverse Audiences Advisory Committee (BDAAC)
In 1996, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) and its Education and Community Relations Department formed the Building Diverse Audiences Advisory Committee (BDAAC) to produce a strategic plan to attract a more diverse audience to its venues.
Mission:
BDAAC is a committed group of citizens illustrating diversity from within the community that acts as an advisor to and ambassador for the Cincinnati Arts Association. BDAAC's purpose is to assist CAA in addressing the programming, service and cultural needs of Greater Cincinnati's diverse communities. In addition, members get the opportunity to collaborate with CAA and other community organizations on projects.
BDAAC often helps plan and participate in CAA events, volunteer at community arts festivals, and play a role in the success of diverse programs through grassroots marketing. As an advisory committee, BDAAC provides input, reminders, resources, and feedback to the Cincinnati Arts Association.
Posted by adminon 2010/12/16 18:50:00 (1352 reads)
Saturday, January 22, 2011 7:30 PM-11:30 PM, a new Latin dance company“Salsaires” will be presenting the “1st Annual Cincinnati SalsaThon for a Cause” at the Cincinnati Ballet.
Salseros and Salseras: Take on the challenge of dancing Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and ChaChaCha for 3 consecutive hours to benefit Faces Without Places; a local non-profit who generates awareness and funds to keep more than 3000 children and youth experiencing homelessness connected to their education in the Greater Cincinnati area. More information about Faces Without Places can be found at www.faceswithoutplaces.org
So what will the SalsaThon consist of? - The first two hours you will rotate partners and follow calls from one of the “Salsalebrities” of the evening. - The last hour you will dance with the partner you began the SalsaThon with. For those that last you will be eligible for prizes so be ready to show what you’ve got! - Minimal breaks are allowed. There must be one couple on the floor at all times. - No experience necessary.
If you don’t have a partner, we will match you with another single participant Early Bird Reservation: $15 per person Day of the Event: $20 per person at door Audience (non participants) and Students: $10
Posted by adminon 2010/12/16 18:50:00 (2285 reads)
The international dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR visits you direct from its record-breaking run on Broadway! You've seen Ballroom dance on shows like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance. Now, with BURN THE FLOOR, you will feel, live on stage, all the passion, the drama and the sizzling excitement of 20 gorgeous champion dancers, in a true theatrical experience, a performance with a grace and athleticism that The New York Times calls, "Dazzling!"
From Harlem's hot nights at The Savoy, where dances such as the Lindy, Foxtrot and Charleston were born, to the Latin Quarter where the Cha-Cha, Rumba and Salsa steamed up the stage, BURN THE FLOOR takes audiences on a journey through the passionate drama of dance. The elegance of the Viennese Waltz, the exuberance of the Jive, the intensity of the Paso Doble - audiences will experience them all, as well as the Tango, Samba, Mambo, Quickstep and Swing.
For discount Tickets for MidwestLatino Members and friends, please go to TicketMaster and use the code "TANGO"
Posted by adminon 2010/12/16 16:50:00 (1327 reads)
Our friend, Doreen Beatrice from Step-N-Out Dance Studio in Covington, is organizing on January 15th, a new event called Riverfront DanceSport Festival.
As she states on the event's Website:
I have organized a popular dance event called the Winter Gala. It took place in mid- January, always in the Greater Covington/Cincinnati area and included professional and amateur dancers from Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. The day was driven by the Tri-State Dance Professionals. It was designed to emphasize learning with a lecture series combined with showcasing professional and amateur dancers in a theatrical show. We rounded out the evening with a formal social dinner/ dance. As the event in 2010 was a success, I had a vision of expanding it to have a more competitive edge. As I approached my two new organizing partners, Bill Sparks and Gert Roslender with the idea, they were on board without a second thought. Interestingly enough, Gert resides in Indiana, Bill in Ohio and I live in Kentucky. We truly represent the Tri-State Region. We still want to hold true to the original theme by creating part of the event to focus on educational dance seminars, dance exhibitions and a dinner/dance but intend to add competition to the mix. Please continue to follow the creation of our event and website over the next few months. We look forward to seeing you next year at the Riverfront DanceSport Festival.
The first ever Networking Meeting of the SHPE Cincinnati Chapter was a total success. Almost 30 people showed up to meet the SHPE Chapter board and members, learn more about the chapter mission and objectives, and listen to two local executives: Miguel Alemany from P&G, and the Keynote Speaker: Scott Ernest, VP & General Manager from GE.
In a short period of time, the band have become one of the most prominent representative of Latin pop rock in the local scene, as evidenced by their recognition from the major Latino media outlets in the Washington DC Metro area and also by the major media outlets in Puerto Rico (where the band members were born). Ocho de Bastos has been the opener for several well renowned artists in the genre as part of their US tours. Most notably, they opened for Vilma Palma e Vampiros, Los Enanitos Verdes(considered to be one of the best ever in the genre) as part of their 30th anniversary tour, Los Auténticos Decadentes, and Zoé. The band had also participated in multiple festivals and charitable events whre the band had the oportunity to work with numerous professional artists and members of the entertainment media.
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Each year, the SHPE Conference attracts over 5,000 engineering professionals, students and corporate representatives. The conference is an opportunity for engineering companies and corporations to recruit top talent from SHPE membership. It also provides educational, technical and career opportunities for professional and student engineers.
This year, the 2010 SHPE Conference will take place in Cincinnati, OH, from October 27 to October 30, 2010.
With Congress Kick-off Party on Friday with DJ Rudy (Sept. 24) and with Salsa Workshops on Saturday and Sunday at Step-N-Out Dance Studio (721 Madison Ave. Covington, KY), and Congress After-Party with Tropicoso in Mad Frog on Monday, September 27th
In addition to Cincinnati's best dance teachers, such as Amos Brown (from Salsa Authentic), Rena Gibeau (from Duveneck Salsa Rueda), Lorenzo Harris (from SalsOdyssey), Diana Hoffman (from Kama Salsa), Jeaunita Olowe (from Bi-Okoto, will teach African dances), Robert Rice (from Cincinnati), Veronica Rocco (from Danse Royale), Malik Spencer & Marilyn Kuntz (from Reveal Your Love), we'll have also Isabelle Pampillo (from Los Angeles).
To check out the Bios of the Teachers, click here...
And we'll have also Katy Rahn & Alexis Santel, our friendly Zumba dancers
The Congress Pass (that includes access to all 24 classes/workshops and social dancing parties and FREE access to the Congress Kick-off Party on Friday and Congress After-Party on Monday) is only $100 at the door.
The Congress Kick-off Party (Friday, Sept. 24th, 10 PM) with DJ Rudy, in Step N Out Studio, will cost $5 at the door.
The Congress After-Party (Monday, May 27th) with Tropicoso at Mad Frogwill cost $5 at the door (map).
Building Diverse Audiences Advisory Committee (BDAAC)
