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.
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. 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.
Free to all children under 18, Adults, $5 suggested donation. This joyful, traditional music and dance performance will be take place at the Mexican American Cultural Center Auditorium, 600 River Street in Austin. 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 478-6222.
PUERTO RICAN FOLKLORIC DANCE celebrates the rich culture of Puerto Rico with our largest performance of the year, Celebrando 2010 with Guateque direct from Puerto Rico. Mark your calendar and standby for more details in the coming months about this once in a lifetime, unique production, that will merge Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance with Masters from Puerto Rico and take you on a voyage across Puerto Rico's beloved, live music and dance traditions.
Each year our performing company debuts an original, bilingual musical featuring traditional music and dance, written by PRFDance Director Ana Maria Tekina-eiru' Maynard, that passes on a heritage to a new generation. These inspiring and heartwarming musicals bring to light untold stories and unsung heroes in Puerto Rican history. Showcasing more than 50 of our own dancers, musicians, and performing arts students, Sembrando Herencia gives our students a real-theatre experience through a shared performance with our professional-level performing company. More details coming this Fall.
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 and 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.
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!
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.
