The Journey to Art With A Purpose

 One last time... One last performance, one more CONGA! It's been almost 2 years since we started this AMAZING journey of ON YOUR FEET. One full year since we started rehearsals and the stories are plentiful. This company has held hands so tightly, from the passion, devotion, desires and dreams of the very first rehearsal. That day was filled with the reality of, not only doing what we love but of sharing it as LATINOS. A room of artists who speak, look and talk similarly, who share a pride and want with great passion that made it an even greater ride for us all. From Linedy's innocence, to Yasmin's heroic comeback, from Eddie and Kevin's footwork and speed to Alma's tenacity and consistency, from the great collective moments of joy under fireworks during our first fourth of July together to taking over in the lawn of the White House, dancing under the rain in our second July 4th celebration we've been one... We have been one  at the mome

Today is the Opening of Zuccotti Park at The New York International Fringe Festival     YES!!!! It's opening day for Zuccotti Park and we want to say, Congratulations to everyone who has made it possible!!!! THANK YOU ALL... THANK YOU SO MUCH. "Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude." - Denis Waitley Denis Waitley Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/gratitude.html Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/gratitude.html Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/gratit

Thank you to everyone who supported this Journey... From those who traveled from their homes in Latin America, to those who took the TIME to travel on the subway to 59th street. We feel inspired because of you. We have shared so much and now we share your BOUNTIFUL words...      "Bountiful (A teacher's journey) is a celebration of culture, love of self, allowance of the convergence of differences, the acceptance of all who commit to the love of others, and the encouragement  for all to reach their goals in everything in life because it is at our potentials that we find the best of who we are, and the most beautiful us we can present. My description sounds long winded, but the show was all that, and a pure inspiration... It is a show that I need to see every day just to get through the next day feeling as wonderful as I did today." - Michael Blake (D irector Joffrey Jazz Program)   A Glimpse Into The Journey 

Today is the last day of another production I get to direct.... there are no words, TRULY, to describe what I feel.... Photo by Jason River When I think about R.Evolución Latina I think about the amount of lives that are empowered not just by our organization but by the many other art related non-profits who truly dare to go beyond. I think of  the people who service with love and compassion, sharing the best of themselves to support the everlasting necessity of a better world. I feel the same of all leaders, whether they are company owners or the good intentioned politicians (which are rare), leaders who care to find ways to better the lives of those around them.  But most importantly our teachers, the unsung hero's of society come to mind. Ari Romero Photography Many times during the show I thought of my teacher, the man who changed my life for the better, and I also saw how all 9 + 2 choreographers of BOUNTIFUL had been doing that for our amazing 50 dancers during t