In Lak’ech Dance Academy presents: Queer Latin Dance Festival

In Lak’ech Dance Academy presents the FIRST EVER Queer Latin dance festival! Join us June 8 - 9 for this historic, one of a kind, Queer Bay Area event! Founded in Oakland in 2017, In Lak’ech Dance Academy is the first Queer Latin dance academy in the U.S. The Directors, Angelica Medina and Jahaira Fajardo, strive to share their love of dance with the world by uniting diverse communities. They offer opportunities for growth and healing through dance and are actively building an inclusive, loving community of talented dancers. They would like to create visibility by training strong Queer performers, as they believe that visibility increases awareness & open mindedness - which has a positive impact on the LGBTQ community as a whole. The festival is a celebration of the community In Lak’ech Dance Academy has fostered throughout their first year. This celebration includes two full days of dance – workshops, choreography challenges, performances, social dancing, after parties, and more! ************* Schedule ************* Friday, June 8th @ Trilliant Studios 130 Linden St. Oakland CA -Dance workshops: 3-5:30 p.m. -Tina’s Challenge 5:30-8:30p.m. -Performances & Social Dancing: 9:30p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, June 9th @ Oakland Asian Cultural Center -Tina’s Challenge 10-12pm -Dance workshops: 12:15pm-3:45p.m. -Doors open: 7:00pm -Performances: 7:30-8:30pm -Social Dancing: 9 p.m.-midnight -After-party: 12-3 a.m. @ Club BNB ************* Hotel ************** If you are coming from out of town and would like to stay at a hotel nearby the festival, you can reserve your room at Oakland Marriott Hotel. Special rate at $139 a night for folks attending the festival. Follow the link below: http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Queer%20Latin%20Dance%20Festival%20Room%20Block%20-%202%20Queen%20Beds%5Eoakdt%60QLDQLDB%60139.00%60USD%60false%604%606/8/18%606/10/18%6005/18/18&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes ************* Instructors ************* 1. Andrew Cervantes – Salsa Diva Styling 2. Francisco Junior – Latin Jazz Fusion 3. David & Lyliana/MG Elites – 1) Bachata Fusion 4. Zeke Ruvalcaba – Body Movement 5. Jhon & Dalia – Salsa on-2/Mambo (intermediate) 6. Helen & Jeremy – Salsa on-1 (beginner) 7. Mirelle & Manny – Cumbia 8. Ensamble Flokllorico Collibri - Ballet Floclorico 9. Tina & Courtney – Bachata Sensual (beginner) 10. Jahaira & Angelica – Bachata Autentica (beginner) 11. Vicky & Rey – Bachata Partner-Connection (beginner-intermediate) ***************************** 5-hour Performance Challenge ***************************** Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a Bachata choreography by Alma Latina Boston director, Tina Caviccho and her partner Courtney. The challenge will start on Friday, June 8th from 5:30-8:30p.m. and Saturday, June 9th from 10-12p.m. Then you would perform on Saturday’s night showcase at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. This challenge will cost $75 in addition to a festival pass. ******************** Musical Act ******************** Andre Veloz DJ Ron DJ Migz (after-party) ************* Prices ************* Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1st-annual-queer-latin-dance-festival-tickets-44664043356