Esperanza de la Herencia 2010, May 23, 2010, 2-4pm
Please post our
flyer.
FREE TO YOUTH. Each year, PRFDance brings the rich heritage of Puerto Rico to
life with "Esperanza de la Herencia," a performance event dedicated to inspiring
Youth. With free admission to all children (under 18), this Recital of our
cultural arts students, backed by our PRFDance & Jr Performing Companies
displays the rich variety of Puerto Rico's traditions and includes live music
and dance performances of high energy Plena, Bomba, Jibaro music with guitars
and cuatros, as well as Salsa, Reggeaton, and native Taino music and dance.
Children are the hope of the future. We hope our production will inspire them
with a love for our culture that lasts a lifetime, so that they celebrate and
transmit this joyful heritage to future generations.
This joyful, traditional music and dance performance will be take place
at the Mexican American Cultural Center Auditorium, 600 River Street, Austin 78701.
This event will be in partnership with the Mexican American Cultural Center
(MACC) who, along with the City of Austin, is committed to compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access
will be provided upon request. For special accommodations please call
the MACC at 512-478-6222, or 711-Relay-Texas, or 1-800-735-2989 TTY.
***SPECIAL NOTE***:
We will be collecting a donation at this event for a cultural center family
in need of financial help. Little Isabella has undergone 5 brain surgeries
this year to try and control severe epileptic seizures. Unfortunately, her
seizures continue and is in need of a medical-aide dog for safety and
assistance. Details and contact information are in this
flyer.
Taino Areyto for Kalpulli Tlalteca, April 18, 2010, 1-2pm
The first "Puerto Rican" born on our beautiful island was a baby of a Taina
mother and Spaniard father. On April 18, the Kalpulli Tlalteca of Mesoamerica
will
be travelling to Austin -- 14 hours -- to bring a gift of original corn harvest
to the children of the Taino of Boriken. With the greatest honor and respect, we
will offer an Areyto, a ceremonial dance, as a gift in return.
We invite all who feel a calling, to bring their maracas and
join us in this once in a lifetime event, which takes place at our
Cultural Center, 701 Tillery St. Austin TX 78702. Here is the beautiful
history behind it.
Around 7000 years ago, the native peoples of Mesoamerica breeded the first corn
they called "teozintli" from indigenous grass. Over time, corn made its
pilgrimage
into North America, to Florida, and from there to the Taino who called it "maisi"
(maiz). The Spanish conquistadors brought the name maiz to Mexico, as corn is
most
commonly called today.
During this special event, the Kalpulli Tlalteca people of Mesoamerica complete a
three year journey they have made to complete the circle -- and fulfill a prophesy
-- in the return of the original maiz to the Taino people.
In 1982, when they were working to restore the tradition of the planting of original
corn, an elder by the name of Rafael Guerrero (Yaqui) gave them them a prophecy:
indigenous nations that were thought dead will come back to life. That will be
one of the signs that their time has come.
With the greatest honor
and respect, we the children of the Taino of Boriken will accept this gift and
bring it home so that it can be planted on sacred land to "continue" the circle.
While we wait, enjoy website of the Kalpulli Tlalteca.
PRFDance & Census - Televised Performance at State Capitol - March 12, 10am !!
On Friday March 12 (10am), Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance will join the U.S.
Census Bureau in a televised event on the South Steps of the Texas State
Capitol, along with Secretary of State Hope Andrade, Census Bureau Regional
Director Gabriel Sanchez, the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus, the Texas
Legislative Black Caucus, and others!
PRFDance will honor Puerto Rico's "primera raiz" (1st root) with a performance
of native Taino music, with authentic ceremonial log drums and bajio (Taino
flute). We will also perform Bomba, featuring authentic barril drums and
improvised dance, to honor Africa's contribution to our lively culture.
The event will feature the 2010 Census Texas Road Tour Van, an interactive
display that will be prominently featured against the capitol building, and
will open with an inspirational performance by the Austin Community Steelband
Band (Steelpan). I won't spoil the surprise, but if you are easily moved,
bring your tissues!
Boricuas be counted! We urge all Puerto Ricans to fill out their Census
, especially those here with me in the Big State of Texas!!!
Judging by the large numbers of "banderas" I see in cars today, our
numbers have greatly grown!
To those Boricuas who further identify as Taino, this is an opportunity to
reverse the 1800 Census (to Spain) that eliminated the Indio category, and
erased on paper the existance of thousands of Taino still living in the
mountains of Boriken. The Taino people, thousands across the US and Puerto
Rico, have a unique opportunity to let the world know...
"We, the Taino are still here."
Here are
Simple directions how Taino from Boriken can be counted on the Census.
Valentine Salsa Dance & Family Pot-Luck, Feb 13, 2010, 7-10pm
Print our Valentine Flyer !
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
This Valentine, Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance
will once again celebrate love and family with a Salsa Dance in the
tradition of the old-fashioned Pot-Luck, Family Parties Saturday,
February 13, 7-10pm.
Find those "dress up" clothes you never get to wear anymore, and bring the kids!
In the spirit of sharing, please bring a main dish, finger food, or dessert to
share to the this (non-alcoholic) family-friendly event.
Come dance "Salsa Dura" with your kids on Valentines Day, at the
Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street, Austin, 78702. Our PRFDance Director will be spinning her amazing collection of Fania.
No partner needed!
P.S. We hear some Dads in our community are bringing their dominoes!
Octavitas 2010 w/Parranderos de Austin - January 24, 2010, 2-5pm
Haiti Fundraiser - At this event we will collect donations to send to the
Red Cross for Haiti relief in the name of our community.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Do you know why Puerto Ricans are such joyful
people? It's because we celebrate the Christmas season (Las Navidades)
longer than any culture on the planet!
Last year was so much fun that once again,
Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance is partnering with The Parranderos de Austin
to throw the largest "Octavitas" celebration Central Texas has ever seen,
Sunday, January 24, 2010, 2-5pm.
Puerto Rico's Holiday Season begins with Thanksgiving and ends with Octavitas,
the last holiday of the season, beginning 8 days after the Epiphany and
lasting for 8 days (no kidding)! In Puerto Rican tradition, if you received
a visit from a friend or relative on Three Kings' Day, you are supposed
to return the visit eight days later.
So bring your instruments and come sing along -- one last time -- to joyful
Puerto Rican holiday songs led by The Parranderos de Austin.
Come participate in or just enjoy traditional dance and music performances
by PRFDance's Professional & Junior Company and Performing Arts Students.
This celebration, free and open to the public, will take place at our
Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street, in Austin,
Texas 78702.
Here are directions.
This family event is sponsored by Fiesta Mart.
Fiesta de Reyes - January 9, 2010, 1-6pm, @ Rabb House, Round Rock
The Parranderos de Austin will be throwing their annual Tres Reyes/Three Kings
event on Saturday, January 9th at the Rabb House in Round Rock, Texas from 1-6pm.
PRFDance Youth, backed by our Company Musicos, will perform traditional dances
from Puerto Rico for the Reyes. Here's the flyer with details, location, and
who to contact for more info: http://prfdance.org/flyers/FlyerDiaReyes1-9-2010.ppt
Auditions - Have a talent hiding in the closet? (Thru January 2010)
If you like to dance, act, sing, play an instrument, or all of the above,
Performing Company auditions
for dancers, actors, and musicians during the month of January!
Call or email for more information!