In Lak’ech Dance Academy 3yr Anniversary

In lak'ech Dance Academy turn 3 years old!! We didn't think that we would be having a celebtration this year, but the dance community came together and made it happen! Join us for this FREE, PRE-RECORDED Event! We have a full schedule filled with workshops, performances, and more. Read below for more details. About In lak'ech Dance Academy: In lak'ech Dance Academy was founded on August 2, 2017 in Oakland, CA by Angelica Medina & Jahaira Fajardo. Our mission statement is to co-create a community of Queer, Trans, and Ally dancers to celebrate our resilience, nurture our collective strength and heal from oppression. Through our visibility and artistic expression, we are redefining the Afro Latin Dance community as a safe and affirming space for all gender identities and sexualities. Schedule (all workshops, and performances are PRE-RECORDED): 11:30-11:40am Virtual doors Open, Welcome Music by DJ Edwin Rivera 11:30-11:50am Welcome by Angelica & Jahaira 11:50-12pm - Jesus U'Betta Werk-Comedy skit (interpreter will be provided) 12-12:45pm - #1 Workshop - Edwin & Dakota- Merengue & History 1-1:45pm - #2 Workshop - Serena Spears - Afro Latin Body Movement 2-2:45pm - #3 Workshop - Alex & Desiree - Bachata Flow con Pikete Traditional Footwork 3-3:45pm - #4 Workshop - Tina Cavicchio - Contemporary 3:45-4:15pm - Music set by, DJ Ron 4:15-5:30pm-Dinner Break 5:30-6pm - Music set by, DJ El Matatan 6-7pm- Special In Lak’ech Dance Academy - 3yr Recap Video (with caption 4:14min); Followed by Performances: 1)Andrew Cervantes, 2)Mireille Ruiz, 3)Kyla Hallums, 4)Angie & Audrey, 5)Next Level Fusion, 6)Serena Spears, 7)Ciara Morales, 8)Ana Masacote, 9)Zeke Ruvalcaba and 10)Ace Fusion! 7-7:30pm - Music set by, DJ Edwin Rivera 7:30-8pm - Music set by, DJ Ace - Raffle for 2 pairs of Yami Dance Shoes & 1 Full Pass to QLDF 8-8:15pm - Closing by Angelica & Jahaira We hope you can join us for a full day of celebration! We are thankful to our dance community for helping us make this event possible! Donations are welcomed and appreciated. You can Venmo is @inlakech-dance or PayPal us at [email protected].