Avatar is a great movie, but how many people realize that the real Avatar is happening every day in today's world? In places like Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and many others around the world...
There is a lot of natural beauty on planet Earth - to appreciate and protect! You can see the most amazing regions in the world among the 28 finalists for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, one of which is the Amazon Rain Forest. An expert panel helped choose the finalists based on unique beauty, ecological significance, and historical legacy, among other criteria.
New7Wonders emphasizes the importance of caring for what will be left for future generations.
Latin Mix Party: EVERY FRIDAY @ Havana Martini Club 10:00pm-1:30 am.
FREE Dance Lessons at 9 PM
NO COVER!
The best of Latin Music: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton!!!
With FREE admission, Cincinnati's BEST Salsa dancers, and the BEST Latino DJ in town, the legendary Rudy Alvarez, spinning the hottest Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton, this is the best place for Latin music on Friday nights...
EVERY FRIDAY - Latin Mix Party in Havana Martini Club!
Please register now for Educating Latinos for Kentucky’s Future (ELKF) 1st Annual Conference, which will take place February 11-12, 2010.
This conference, Opportunities and Challenges Facing Latino Students in the Commonwealth, will take place at Northern Kentucky University and will highlight the following items:
Friday, Feb. 12 - Conference for College Student Leaders
Who should attend? Educators, public and private sector, community leaders, non-profit, etc.
The keynote speaker for Friday’s conference will be Dr. Richard Fry, Senior Research Associate for the Pew Hispanic Center. Also attending the conference and making special remarks will be Mrs. Rosa Rosales, LULAC National President.
For more information and to register: www.elkf.net
From our good friend Saulo Cepeda (check out his B-Day video):
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Hello to all avid and aspiring Salseros in the area (i.e. as far and wide an area as this e-mail reaches). Some of you already know that I am aiming to start a set of 6 week Salsa series at Step-n-Out Studio in Covington, KY. The classes focus strickly on Social Salsa (as opposed to performance) techniques. I start teaching on Friday, Jan 22. Below are some details on the classes I intend to offer. General prices are below the descriptions:
1) "Zero to Hero" Social Salsa Series (Part 1): Friday’s (7 – 8 pm)
This is a six week group class specially designed for either absolute beginners as well as those of you who had some recent instruction but little experience (6 weeks - 12 months) in Salsa.
You know... the Salsa bug bit you hard and fast, you got the basics down pat, and you are starting to master the rhythm. You are totally addicted but... you are dying to get sharp and look good on the dance floor fast! You want to take the fist strong steps be a smooth lead or a sharp follower. The class starts from the very basics and covers all fundamental techniques that you should know in order to truly stand out on the dance floor. Leaders will not only learn to lead smoothly, clearly and on time. They will also learn the key to creating and improvise multiple patterns (yes, even at the beginner level). Followers will learn proper timing, footwork, preparation and execution techniques to recognize and follow the most common styles of salsa. Basic Styling techniques will be introduced as well so both male and female can learn to make their movement more gracious and visually attractive on the dance floor without interfering with partner-work!
Part 2 of this series is scheduled to begin in Mar and will pick up where part 1 leaves in order to develop you into a fully proficient salsa dancer up to an intermediate level.
This is tailored for dancers who feel clearly at home with the basics footwork, combinations and the rhythm of salsa and are now capable of learning/executing increasingly complex salsa patterns comfortably. After hard and fast review of the fundamentals on the first two weeks, the class will introduced new patterns every week with the purpose to introduced/work/master specific skills!
If you have taken lessons and/or have been dancing for more than a year but are somehow frustrated with your progress this class is for you. If you are wondering what the secret is to create, lead/follow complex (or improvised) patterns at higher levels with ease you will be in the right place. If you want to be the follower every Lead seeks to dance with first, you really need to be here!
Group Class
Individual Price
Cash Discount
Couples Cash Discount
Walk ins
$15
no
no
6 Class Series
$65
$60
$110
New Student Special (Limited to first 12 students to sign in) Two 30 minutes private lessons + 6 group lesson series
$115
$110
$200
That's is all for now. You may contact me at CSAULO@YAHOO.COM for additional questions or details. Please forward this e-mail to anyone you think might be interested. Looking forward to hear from you soon. I will stay in contact,
Yours truly,
Saulo Cepeda
P.S. Below is a separate project for your early consideration. Enjoy!
It happened to all of us - we dance in a crowded club, and accidentally step on somebody. The polite dancers apologize and move on. However, if the same guy runs into you 5-6 times during one song, something is wrong. Obviously, they need some extra education :)
So we've asked couple of expert teachers to show the cross-body lead the way it should be done in a crowded club.
Please respect other dancers' space and stay SAFE on the dance floor!!!
Posted by adminon 2009/12/18 16:20:00 (2235 reads)
The SHPE Conference is the major event for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc. and the largest technical and career conference for Hispanics in the country.
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.
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) is the source for quality Hispanic engineers and technical talent, committed to enhancing America's position in math, science, engineering and technology with a strong and talented Hispanic workforce. SHPE empowers its membership of students and professionals with increased educational opportunities, professional and personal growth, and involvement in education, business and government issues.
Information from Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs:
Policy Alert: BMV Injunction DENIED
As you may know, the League of United Latin American requested an injunction in the Franklin County Municipal Court to prevent the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) from executing a December 8, 2009 cancellation of thousands of motor vehicle registrations that were registered using a third-party transaction. LULAC sought to prohibit the BMV from requiring those who used a third party transaction (such as power of attorney) to provide a valid Ohio driver's license, identification card or Social Security number. Magistrate Pamela Browning issued a ruling today DENYING the injunction.
We have not yet received the grounds for the ruling, but will make this available as soon as possible.
Effective 12:00 a.m. midnight tonight, those who have not re-registered their vehicles in compliance with the new BMV policy will be in violation of the law and subject to stops by law enforcement officials. Failure to register a vehicle is a violation of the law and is a fourth degree misdemeanor, which is subject to penalties of a maximum of 30 days in jail and $250 in fines (ORC § 4503.11). Furthermore, failure to display registration on the vehicle is a minor misdemeanor, subject to a penalty of a maximum of $150. (ORC § 4503.21).
Alerta Especial: Requerimiento Preliminar Legal ante el BMV (Dirección Vehicular) ha sido DENEGADA
Como recordarán, LULAC – [League of United Latin American Citizens] solicitó un requerimiento preliminar legal ante el Tribunal Municipal del Condado de Franklin para prevenir que la Dirección Vehicular (BMV) autorizara a partir del 8 de diciembre la cancelación de miles de registros vehiculares que fueron registrados por medio de transacciones que usaban a terceros. LULAC tenía como meta que se le prohibiera al BMV exigir a aquellos que usaron a terceros (como por ejemplo a través de carta poder) la presentación de una licencia de conducir válida para Ohio, tarjeta de identificación o número de seguro social. La Magistrada Pamela Browning dictó su veredicto hoy día DENEGANDO el requerimiento legal.
Al momento, no hemos recibido las bases del fallo, apenas la información esté disponible, la pondremos a su disposición.
Efectivo a la media noche 12:00 a.m. de hoy día, aquellos que no han vuelto a registrar sus vehículos de acuerdo a la nueva ley del BMV estarán en violación de la ley y serán sujetos a paradas por la policía. El incumplimiento del registro de vehículo es una violación de ley y es un delito menor del cuarto grado, el cual está sujeto a castigos de un máximo de 30 días en prisión y $250 en multas (ORC § 4503.11). Aún más, el no desplegar la placa en el vehículo es un delito menor sujeto a una multa de un máximo de $150. (ORC § 4503.21).
Posted by adminon 2009/11/15 16:30:00 (3121 reads)
The Latin Mix Thursdays are moving to Fridays!!!
The best of Latin Music: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton!!!
Latin Mix Party: NOW EVERY FRIDAY @ Havana Martini Club 10:00pm-1:00 am.
Starting: Friday, November 20th, 2009
FREE Dance Lessons at 9 PM
With FREE admission, Cincinnati's BEST Salsa dancers, and the BEST Latino DJ in town, the legendary Rudy Alvarez, spinning the hottest Salsa, Merengue, Bachata (and Reggaeton after Midnight), this will be the best place for Latin music on Friday nights...
On November 20, 2009 CSI:NY star and cum laude Harvard Law School graduate Hill Harper will help the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati honor 41 diverse professionals who share a common passion for inspiring young people on paths of success. Unique to the Salute to YMCA Black & Hispanic Achievers Gala, all honorees made a year-long commitment to serving the program as a volunteer role model and mentor to more than 600 teens. The Gala will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Duke Energy Center.
