Program – 6th Festival International

Come and Enjoy Latin America's Many FLAVORS!!

Live Entertainment Starts at 12:00 noon

12:00PM – 12:30PM               Mixcoalt Aztec Dancers

12:40PM – 1:10PM                 Netzahaulcoyotl Folkloric Ballet

1:20PM – 1:50PM                   MARIACHI BAND

2:00PM – 2:30PM                   Chank Kahal Mayan Dance Group

2:40PM – 3:10PM                   Live Salsa and Merengue Group Lesson

3:10PM – 3:40PM                   Live Salsa and Merengue Dancing

4:00PM – 4:30PM                   Rock Latino Bajo Zero

4:40PM – 5:10PM                   Live Cumbia and Duranguense MUSIC Group

Performers

Mixcoalt Aztec Dancers

Jesus Martinez and his brother Francisco Alvarez founded the group Aztec Dancers eight years ago. Their goal was to gather the traditions of Aztec culture and represent them throughout their dances. The Aztec Dancers have participated in the Day of the Dead celebration for the last two years. Every year, including this one, they open the procession with their ritualistic sounds made with the tambor. When the procession gets to Pickelweed Center, they bless the Altars and perfom the Dance of the Dead and offer a Tonanzin to the Virgin of Guadalupe.   Any person interested in learning more about the Aztec Dancers can reach Jesus Martinez at 415 488 7339


Chan Kahal Mayan Dance Group

Chan-Kahal was founded on November 14, 2003. Some members of the State of Yucatan visited California, and they encouraged a group of individuals to organize a group that would represent the traditions of Yucatan and also serve their community of Peto. During 2004, the group made many different activities to raise money in order to buy an ambulance for the town of Peto. In 2005, the group worked persistently to build a house for handicap people in the same town. Once this community service was done, the group undertook the goal of preserving the traditions of Maya culture throughout their dances. The dresses worn for these dances are very colorful and handmade by Mayan women.  The main objective of Chan-Kahal is not only to preserve the Maya culture but also to make it known in the community. We are proud to be part of the Maya heritage and we teach our children our sacred traditions. By teaching our children the importance of our background, we are ensuring that the Mayan culture will live regardless of the place where we live. Our group has participated in different cultural gatherings and events in several places in the Bay Area. We rehearse every Friday at the Canal Welcome Center, Every person interested in learning and participating in our group is welcome to contact us because our Maya culture lives! Let's keep it alive!  For more information you can contact Alma Pech bejlae@yahoo.com  415-261-0182



Netzahaulcoyotl Folkloric Ballet

Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl was founded in Marin County (San Rafael) in 1996. Director Netza Vidal, born in Nayarit, studied at the acclaimed Escuela de la Danza Mexicana and was a member of the Ballet Folklorico Mexcaltitan. The Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl is currently comprised of thirty students. Student’s of different ages. Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl is a group of people from many different cultures. Netzahualcoyotl Ballet Folklorico has participated in many local events and venues including The Annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, The Marin County Fair, Petaluma Fair, Sonoma Fair, Solano County Fair, Canal Community Alliance Festival, San Rafael High School Festivals, St. Vincent de Paul Church events,  Day of the Dead event, and Hispanic restaurants and locations as well as private parties, from weddings to quinceañeras and birthday parties.   For more info: call 415-613-4822 or e-mail bfnetza@yahoo.com

Live Group Salsa lesson

Live Group Salsa lesson will be conducted by Helen Andrade and is for all ages and levels of experience. Following a Helen’s 30 minute class will have half an hour of Salsa and Meregue music for everyone to enjoy.  Helen has been teaching Salsa and Merengue in Marin for 30 years, has her Dance studio in Petaluma. For more information visit: http://www.steppinoutdance.net/

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