Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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For more Indian-inspired dance, check out Natya Dance Theatre. Other companies performing African styles of dance include Najwa Dance Corps and DanceAfrica Chicago. Gingarte Capoeira Chicago specializes in Brazilian dance. And the Mexican Dance Ensemble keeps Mexican folk dancing alive.
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For more Indian-inspired dance, check out Natya Dance Theatre. Other companies performing African styles of dance include Najwa Dance Corps and DanceAfrica Chicago. Gingarte Capoeira Chicago specializes in Brazilian dance. And the Mexican Dance Ensemble keeps Mexican folk dancing alive.
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Apoyemos a nuestros amigos del grupo America Baila
La compania de danza folklorica America Baila presentara "Tradiciones Vivas" (Danzas de Peru y Mexico) este 14 de marzo a las 6:30 de la tarde en la Academia Maria Saucedeo (2850 W 24th Street) a beneficio de la familia de Ainee Gonzalez y personas afectadas por el cancer.
Apoyemos!!
Apoyemos!!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Tributo a las mujeres trabajadoras en el “Mes de la Mujer” (La prensa)
By:Diego Giraldo
Marzo es el mes de la mujer y por esta razón los artistas que hacen parte de la Colectiva de la Gráfica Popular y la Casa de la Cultura “Carlos Cortés” Mestizarte, organizaron un bonito homenaje el pasado sábado 7 de marzo, con una interesante exposición de mujeres pintoras, dedicada a Blanca Luna, quien fuera encontrada muerta en la base militar de la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos, en Sheppard.
La recepción y muestra de arte se llevó a cabo de 5:00 de la tarde a 9:00de la noche en el 1440 W. 18th Steet, en pleno corazón del vecindario de Pilsen, donde también se realizó una fiesta después de las 9:00 de la noche con la participación de todos los invitados que disfrutaron de las danzas folclóricas de “Mexican Dance Ensemble” del maestro Samuel Cortés y de otros artistas que pusieron el toque cultural a la velada. “Con el fin de analizar las relaciones de poder tan desiguales entre hombres y mujeres, tuvimos la idea de llevar a cabo este programa para despertar conciencia. Para mirar la realidad y enfrentarla. Cambiarla de manera que avance hacia una sociedad más justa, solidaria y respetuosa de la diversidad de género.
De la experiencia de cada persona de vivir su absoluta intimidad, su yo interior, y expresar el libre desarrollo de su personalidad humana”, dijo el maestro José Piña, uno del los organizadores del evento, que contó además con el apoyo de sus compañeros Jaime Vargas, Isaura González y María Burgos, entre otros. El programa musical lo encabezó el maestro Badillo con su Trova Social, María Blues Carballo y su Tango Blues, Lidia “La Tarasquita”, Divina Faby López, intérprete duranguense; Juan Daniel, el romántico de la canción; Arturo Pérez, el Cumbiero de Guerrero y Esteban Posada y su órgano cumbiero; además de la poesía de Zoraida Ortíz. Las mujeres expositoras fueron: Sue Ying, Jonell Smith, Lucy Macías, Elvira Lepe Arteaga, Isaura González, Maribel Burgos, Carolina Koch, Tania Magallón, Patricia Cárdenas, Carolina López, Mercedes Vela, Amanda Murdovich, Stephany Colunga, Violeta Rendón, Cacilia Wong y Lauren María Santillan.
Monday, March 09, 2009
Sunday, March 08, 2009
MDE Offstage. Jose Enrique Vazquez
Name: José Enrique Vázquez
Date of Birth: 02/13/1987
Aside from folkloric dance, are there other ties that you have with Mexico?
-I've always visited Mexico, since i was a baby we would go a couple times a year. I have family and a home there.
For how long have you participated in folkloric dance?
-i've been dancing for seven years now.
Besides MDE, what other groups, workshops, or instructors have you
participated with?
-Before MDE i was in a group called La Compañia Folklorica Tenochtitlan. i would also dance in the international days in high school.
When did you decide to become a part of MDE?
- After seeing their website and videos, i decided to go to their practice and ask about joining them. i was sold half an hour into the practice.
How did you find out about MDE?
- I found them online.
What can you say about your professional/work experience with MDE?
- i love my experience with MDE so far, the group is really good and is always looking for new goals.
What are your thoughts on MDE in general? This includes the Organization,
instructors, and colleagues.
- I think MDE is great, joining them was the best decision i could have made. I have learned a great deal from my instructors and my colleagues, and i plan on staying with MDE for a long time. Not only have i learned from MDE but i have also gained many great life long friends and great memories.
Is there any particular moment, or performance that you remember the most?
Why?-Well i remember my first performance with MDE at the zocalo, and i remember being really excited when we danced at Millennium park. But, my favorite was when we danced Danzon with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I was star struck by the musicians and amazed that i had come this far to be dancing while they played right next to us.
Anything you might want to say to sum up your experience?
- I've loved everything so far and i've had a blast.
Date of Birth: 02/13/1987
Aside from folkloric dance, are there other ties that you have with Mexico?
-I've always visited Mexico, since i was a baby we would go a couple times a year. I have family and a home there.
For how long have you participated in folkloric dance?
-i've been dancing for seven years now.
Besides MDE, what other groups, workshops, or instructors have you
participated with?
-Before MDE i was in a group called La Compañia Folklorica Tenochtitlan. i would also dance in the international days in high school.
When did you decide to become a part of MDE?
- After seeing their website and videos, i decided to go to their practice and ask about joining them. i was sold half an hour into the practice.
How did you find out about MDE?
- I found them online.
What can you say about your professional/work experience with MDE?
- i love my experience with MDE so far, the group is really good and is always looking for new goals.
What are your thoughts on MDE in general? This includes the Organization,
instructors, and colleagues.
- I think MDE is great, joining them was the best decision i could have made. I have learned a great deal from my instructors and my colleagues, and i plan on staying with MDE for a long time. Not only have i learned from MDE but i have also gained many great life long friends and great memories.
Is there any particular moment, or performance that you remember the most?
Why?-Well i remember my first performance with MDE at the zocalo, and i remember being really excited when we danced at Millennium park. But, my favorite was when we danced Danzon with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I was star struck by the musicians and amazed that i had come this far to be dancing while they played right next to us.
Anything you might want to say to sum up your experience?
- I've loved everything so far and i've had a blast.
Dia de la Mujer en Mestizarte
Como parte de la apertura de la exposicion colectiva "Mes internacional de la Mujer" MDE participo en el evento llevado a cabo en La casa de la cultura "Mestizarte".
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Monday, March 02, 2009
MDE launches new blog Iphone ready
- MDE Blog
MDE Has launched an iPhone/iPod Touch-friendly site. Simply browse to http://mdechicago.org/wordpress on your iPhone or iPod Touch and it will bring up the optimized site. The site has a nice, slick look. Check it out! . (regular theme view available)
Add A Custom iPhone Home Screen Icon!!!
- Click the + icon on your iPhone Safari bottom menu.
- Select "Add to Home Screen".
- Preview your custom iphone home screen icon.
- Click "Add" to put it on your home screen.
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