The Festival Latino 2011 Program:

Introductions
Angela Bermúdez

Opening Remarks
Liliana Ortiz-Bermúdez Chair and Co-Founder, Festival Latino

Masters of Ceremony
German & Liliana Bermúdez, Spanish
Angela Bermúdez (English)

Chief Joseph Chatoyer Garifuna Folkloric Ballet of New York, Artistic director Gehovany Alvarez
Chief Joseph Chatoyer Garifuna Folkloric Ballet of New York has produced a reenactment of the “Battle for Yurumein” in celebration of the International Year of People of African Descent.

La Compañía Artística Cali Salsa Pal Mundo, director-choreographer and dancer Miguel Angel Reyes

Children’ Salsa Ballet “Mini Cali Salsa Pal Mundo, displaying their fancy moves, Cali's own salsa style - known for its fast-paced foot work.

Tambores Latinos, the Folkloric Dance Group directed by Choreographer Elbert Lopez from New York City, winners of the trophy awarded for the best folk and cultural show

El Ballet Folklórico Mexicano Yavidaxiu de Nueva York, directed by Choreographer Erik Olea, Infantil & Juvenil performers

Ecuadorian Andean Group Ayazamana, which translated from Kichwa means “Peaceful Rest of the Soul,” artistic director Jose Rivera, from Long Island City, NY

Multicultural Dancers of the Berkshires, among others local artist

DJ Mickey will provide the sound system.

The Festival will continue with a fundraiser party beginning at 9:30 p.m. at Bogie’s, 935 South Main St., Great Barrington, MA, feature a live Latin band from Providence RI! by Nery Ruilova & Ritmo Sabor y Mas, remarking Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Bachata & Bolero (Music from El Gran Combo, La Sonora Dinamita, El Combo de las Estrellas, Joe Arroyo), DJ Mickey,

Cover charge $20.00 will help meet Festival expenses. ID required! (18 years old to Dance accompanied by a parent.)

parade 2010

Celebrate: Hispanic Heritage Month

Map and directions

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2011 Press release

2011 Press release (Spanish)