Austin, TX Bomba: Special Bomba Dance Workshop for Children - Saturday March 22, 2014

Special Bomba Dance Workshop for Children
Saturday, March 22, 2014, 11-12pm 
(Pre-Registration Required. Space is limited.)

Free to families who pre-register their children. Space is limited.

This Saturday only, we (Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center) are hosting a special Bomba dance workshop (ages 6 through teens) by Bomba master and elder Jorge Emmanuelli Náter and his team for our community children. Pre-registration required. Space is limited.

For more information contact: dance@prfdance.org, or inbox our Director (Tekina-eirú Maynard Prfdance Directror)

Venue and Location: Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center
Center Location: 701 Tillery Street, Austin TX 78702
Website: http://www.prfdance.org/

Austin, Texas Bomba: BOMBAZO EXPERIENCE with Bomba Master & Elder Jorge Emmanuelli Náter - Saturday March 22, 2014

The Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center invites you to enjoy a BOMBAZO EXPERIENCE with Bomba Master and Elder, and LP Artist, Jorge Emmanuelli Náter. BRING A POT LUCK for free entry to this Family-Party for our community. (Please, no alcoholic beverages.)

Bring your dancing shoes and come experience an authentic Bombazo (a Bomba dance) based in our Afro-Puerto Rican traditions. Saturday, March 22, 5-7pm, at the Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center, 701 Tillery Street, Austin TX 78702. Entrance in the back of the building, steps away from free parking.

This event is part of our larger Celebrando 2014 - Salsa and Bomba Festival (June 21), all made possible by funding and support from the National Endowment for the Arts, Artworks; and the City of Austin Economic Development Department/Cultural Arts Division which believes an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin's future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.

Here is an invite to the June 21, Celebrando 2014 - Salsa and Bomba Festival
https://www.facebook.com/events/209041685970338/

Event: Bombazo Experience with Bomba Master and Elder Jorge Emmanuelli Náter
(A Pot Luck Community Party)
Date and Time Saturday March 22, 2014, 5pm -7pm
Venue and Location: Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center at 701 Tillery Street, Austin, TX 78702 (entracnce in back of building).
For more information go to http://prfdance.org or (512) 251-8122

Austin, Texas Bomba: The Celebrando 2014 - Salsa & Bomba Festival - Saturday June 21, 2014

 The Celebrando 2014 - Salsa and Bomba Festival

Saturday, June 21, 2014, 7pm-11:30pm 

THIS IS THE BIG ONE! Join Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance as we celebrate our rich culture with our annual Salsa & Heritage Festival. This year's celebration brings ancestral Bomba traditions to Austin with Bomba Master and Elder, and LP Artist, Jorge Emmanuelli Náter -- and members of his group -- who will join PRFDance in an exciting joint performance. Bring your dancing shoes and join us in a Bombazo (Bomba Dance)!

Our heritage festival will also feature the hottest Salsa in Central Texas with Orquesta Trabuko, and comida criolla (food for sale) by Chago's Caribbean Cuisine.

We will once again welcome artisans from Texas and beyond who will be presenting their original creations. (** SEE CALL FOR ARTISANS BELOW. **)

The Celebrando 2014 - Salsa and Bomba Festival will take place on June 21, 2014 at the Ballroom of the Jewish Community Campus, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX 78731. Doors will open at 7:00pm. Come early and grab a table, visit the artisans, eat, dance, relax, and celebrate -- Puerto Rican style! Admission: $15 Advance/$18 Door, $7 children (12 and under), 2 and under
free. Tickets on sale later this Spring.

Celebrando 2014 is made possible in part by support from APRISA of San Antonio and Chagos Caribbean Cuisine, and, through awards from the Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, Artworks. This year's Festival is also sponsored in part with funding and support through the City of Austin Economic Development Department/Cultural Arts Division which believes an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin's future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.

Get warmed up at our upcoming Bombazo Experience, March 22!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1414635405451576/

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Call for Artisans
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CALLING ARTISANS OF HANDCRAFTED, PAINTED OR SCULPTURED ARTS & CRAFTS ! Here is the application to register your artesania for a vendor opportunity!

http://prfdance.org/flyers/Celebrando2014.VendorAgreementRose.pdf

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For more information contact:
Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center
Center Location: 701 Tillery Street, Austin TX 78702
Mailing Address: 15228 Quiet Pond Court, Austin TX 78728
Website: http://www.prfdance.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/prfdance
Email: dance@prfdance.org
Phone: (512) 251-8122

Austin Bomba: Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance Youth Talent Show International - Sunday September 15, 2013

Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance is celebrating our 16th birthday with a gift -- a Youth
Talent Show for our local and extended community! Talent from all world cultures welcome!
See below for entry information.

Winner will receive a personalized talent spotlight in our 11th original musical in
December. Winning performance will be promoted on Facebook to 8000 subscribers
world-wide!

Youth Talent Show Information

o Must be 18 & under (no fee to enter or to compete)
o Any performance art is eligible (dance, music, song, spoken word, etc)
o Talent from all world cultures welcome!
o How to enter? Send us a video sample by August 10th.
o Accepted participants will be notified by August 15th.
o Talent Show will be held on September 15th in Austin.
o Contact for entry information and questions: dance@prfdance.org

The Youth Talent Show will take place as part of Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance's 16th
Birthday Celebration, featuring performances by our PRFDance Family of performers. 

Date and Time: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 2-5pm 

Location: Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center,
701 Tillery Street, Austin 78702. Our entrance is in the back, just steps away from the
free parking lot. 

Keep up with the excitement on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/prfdance 

Email: dance@prfdance.org 

Phone: (512) 251-8122 

Austin, Texas Bomba: Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center's New Season of Classes - August 10, 2013

Our cultural center opens on Aug 10th for a new season. We have just returned from Boriken with a *very* interesting story -- little know history, unsung heroes -- to showcase in our 11th original musical we will be working this Fall!

==> Join our musical - Contact us if you like to sing, dance, act, play instruments

==> Join our programs - ENROLL by email to save your spot for
Dance, Music, Percussion, Community Theatre for all ages. And Coqui Preschool class!
More Info - http://prfdance.org/perfarts.htm


==> Join our performing company - too nervous to audition? Contact us!
More Info - http://prfdance.org/auditions.htm


==> Enjoy cultural events
More Info - http://prfdance.org/perform.htm

Including our upcoming....
International Youth Talent Show - Submit your video entry August 10th