February 2012 Registration is Now Open! Immigrant Artist Project (IAP) Individual Consultation Initiative What is the IAP Individual Consultation Initiative? This initiative provides immigrant artists with practical and professional advice from an arts professional who has extensive experience in supporting artists in the areas of visual and/or performing arts. Our professionals can provide you with expert feedback on activities such as how to develop a project, put together a portfolio, find resources, and research spaces in which to exhibit or perform. Each in-person appointment is $30 for a 30-minute session. An artist can meet with the professionals with a limit of three appointments. When will the next session take place? Monday, February 27th, 6-9pm Who are the consultants? Andrea Arroyo is a Mexican-born artist based in New York. Her projects include studio work, public art and commissions. Arroyo has an extensive exhibition record and her work is in numerous collections, including The Library of Congress, The Smithsonian Institute, and The New York Public Library. She has received numerous awards including 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Groundbreaking Latina in the Arts, Official Artist of the Latin Grammys, NY City Council Citation Award for Achievement in Art, Outstanding Latina of the Year, the New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowships, the Manhattan Community Arts Fund of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, and the Puffin Foundation grant. As a curator, Arroyo's projects include "Art without Borders", "AriZONA, Artists Respond to the Immigration Issue" and "September 11-Past, Present, Future." She has featured the work of over 100 artists in solo and group exhibitions in New York. With her experience, Arroyo can guide artists in the areas of portfolio presentation, promotion, commissions, exhibitions, grants, and the artist-gallery relationship. Shannon Brunette received her Masters of Fine Arts at the School of Visual Arts (New York) in 2006. Currently, she is the Program Manager for Lambent Foundation, which focuses on innovative grant making and programs at the intersections of art and social justice. She serves on the advisory board of Artists on the Brink, which raises funds and awareness for various social causes through artistic collaborations. Brunette is also an artist working with Super 8 (her grandma's canon 310XL) and digital video to create installations and short films, often collaborating with choreographers and musicians. Beyond her own film/video work she has produced several multimedia events featuring performing, visual and media artists. She has lived and worked in Brooklyn, NY since 1998 and her beloved hometown is St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN. With her experience, Brunette can guide artists in the areas of grant writing, budgeting and financial management, strategizing/planning next steps, building relationships with curators or presenters, identifying and obtaining resources, and articulating artistic vision and goals. Denise Carvalho is a Brazilian-born artist, art critic, independent curator and scholar who lives and works in New York City. Her interests in art include Brazilian contemporary art, the art of collectives, interdisciplinary and new media art, and the blur between art, politics, and economics. As an art critic, she has published numerous articles in magazines such as Art in America, Sculpture, Art Nexus, and The International Journal of Art and Society, as well as in artists' catalogues. As a curator, her exhibitions include "Minimal Differences" at White Box, NYC (2010), "Intangible Interferences" at Momenta Art (2010), and "A Part of No-Part" at the Chelsea Museum, NYC (2010). She has curated international exhibitions and symposia such as Hybrid Dwellings at Arsenal Gallery in Poland (2001). Since 2008, she has been an Assistant Professor of Visual Arts and Cultural Studies and Director of Independent Studies at the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts. Dr. Carvalho's expertise encompasses providing artists with a critical and curatorial view of their work; providing them with theoretical background that inform their work; helping them to conceptualize the writing of a strong proposal; and suggesting galleries and residencies according to the work's conceptual or practical direction. Where will the consultations be held? New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) 20 Jay Street, Suite 740 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Map and Directions 212.366.6900 x298 Registration To register for the consultation through our online payment system, please visit here: http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1065059 Questions If you have problems with registration or have any other questions, please email the Immigrant Artist Project, at i.outreach@nyfa.org or call 212-366-6900 x298. Cancellation Policy: If for any reason you need to cancel your appointments, please give us 48 hours notice so that we can offer your space to our waiting list. For cancellations in advance we offer a reimbursement for your cost minus a $10 processing fee. Any cancellations 48 hours prior, we will not be able to issue a refund. www.nyfa.org/immigrantartists To change your e-mail address or update preferences, use this link.

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You are invited to attend the Conference for Educators:  Incorporating South America into the Curriculum on March 24th at the University of Connecticut being offered by The Association of Peruvian American Professionals in collaboration with the University of Connecticut's NEAG School of Education, Early College Experience Program, and Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies.    The conference will feature:   25 different workshops on South America a continental breakfast and an authentic lunch from South America a USB drive containing numerous learning activities, presentations and cultural materials  a conference bag  a surprise gift from Perú materials and presentations from the Ecuadorian and Peruvian Consulate raffle prizes cultural dance performance CEUs Proceeds from the conference will be used to fund the APAPRO scholarship program for college bound Latinos who demonstrate financial need.   Register before March 2nd and get a discount on the registration fee.  Visit the conference website to download registration materials and to read the workshop descriptions.

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Dance and the Occupy Movement Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 7:30pm Presented by the Movement Research Studies Project Organized by Abigail Levine Hosted by the Hemispheric Institute of Performance & Politics "Exploring an expanded notion of choreography and how it is related to our social and political organization and discovery of ourselves as individuals working within a temporary collective... circling and questioning around ideas of a moving community." —Movement Research Festival Spring 2011 brochure "Exercise your right to peaceably assemble; occupy public space; create a process to address the problems we face, and generate solutions accessible to everyone." —Declaration of the Occupation, NYC General Assembly What are the points of contact between experimental, contemporary dance and the Occupy Movement? As spatial and embodied practice? As social investigation and organization? As improvisation and movement? As agents of change? How do and might these moving communities interact? How do we approach (public and private) space in New York City? Barbara Browning, Daniel Lang-Levitsky, Paloma McGregor, Clarinda Mac Low, and Edisa Weeks open a conversation about this creative political moment. Hemispheric Institute of Performance & Politics  20 Cooper Sq, 5th Floor New York, NY 10003 Free, photo ID required

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Solo: Jazz Guitar
Duo: Guitar and Bass
Trio: Guitar, Bass and Drums
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Contact: Rob Lanter...212 245-3395; www.roblanter.com

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Dear friends I'm glad to reconnect with news about New American Girls, Soy Andina and more. Sorry for the silence. Back in July, NY State picked me for grand jury -- for a month. I was glad to serve, but a lot of work got postponed. I think we're back on track now. Take a look below. And thanks as always for your interest and comments. It means a lot. -- Mitch NEW AMERICAN GIRLS This is the new web project for Latino Public Broadcasting about undocumented college grads. See my July newsletter for the overview, and this post for the reactions. Updates: Most video has been shot - editing lies ahead. Due date is end of January 2012. Next week I plan to launch the Kickstarter campaign -- a 30-day online campaign to raise finishing funds. Don't worry, I'll remind you:) We've got a 1-minute trailer and nice rewards. I'll need your help to spread the word. More next week. Yes, you'll also be able to donate by check, and get a tax deduction -- corporate matching grants too. Thanks to all who asked. What about a website? It's coming. I'm woefully behind. Need to finish copy for the site (and Facebook page). The Kickstarter page will serve as our web page, for now. SOY ANDINA DVD for educators This version is licensed for educators. Perfect for Latin American Studies, Dance, Women's Studies, Spanish, Anthropology and more. Includes study guide and bonus film. See this newsletter to learn more and order. (DVDs for home/personal use are available from our website). New -- digital download! Stream or download-to-own Soy Andina to your computer or TV, almost instantly! Select English or Spanish subtitled versions. These are new services -- tell us what you think. Book a screening We're still doing screenings -- universities, conferences, cultural fests, libraries, government coups, bar mitzvahs, you name it. For the right price, you can even book stars Cynthia or Nelida to perform or teach. This page has more info. Upcoming screenings Cynthia and I will be at all events. (note to self: bring sharpie for Cynthia to sign DVDs) Long Island Hispanic Film Festival Sun Oct 23 | Hempstead, NY Closing night/reception. Hope they serve pisco.... Jose Maria Arguedas | Villanova University Sat Oct 28 | Wayne, PA A must-attend for Andean and quechua Scholars. Nogapa Jutimi Mitch... University of Pennsylvania Sat Nov 5 | Philadelphia Back to my own roots -- it's homecoming weekend at my alma mata! Open to the public, if you happen to be in Philly. CONSULTING For years I've been consulting and speaking on doc fundraising and marketing. I've been pretty low key about this, though will launch a website soon with more info. But for now -- here's a project I couldn't wait to share: "Prodigal Daughter" is my friend Mabel Valdiviezo's deeply personal doc-in-progress about her quest to reconcile with her Peruvian family after 16 years of separation (Mabel lives in the Bay Area). Check out this clip. This will be a must-see film for Soy Andina fans. Mabel is a talented filmmaker and she's tapped into a theme both intensely Peruvian and universal. MITCH'S PICKS Media that Matters Film Festival Mark your calendar -- The 11th edition of the nation's leading festival for social-issue short films premieres on October 27 -- theatrically and online. Hispanic New York Film and Video Festival Films and schedule here Amigos cineastes peruanos, with films at the Lima Film Festival Delia Ackerman and Heather Greer's Esas Voces Que Curan Ronnie Temoche's El inca, la boba y el hijo del ladron Alejandro Rossi's Coliseo Jonathan Skurnik's exquisite I'm Just Anneke, about a 12-year old gender-fluid youth, is now available on DVD for educators. Kathy Leichter's Here One Day is nearing completion -- this will be a must-see doc for anyone who's dealt with mental illness, suicide, or loss of any kind in their family. My eye doctor Dr. Gary Tracy remembers John Lennon! Read Dr. Tracy's poignant essay about serving as John Lennon's eye doctor. Disclosure: I do marketing consulting for Dr. Tracy, and edited the article. That said, I've referred friends to Dr. Tracy for 20 years; he's really a treasure. Read the essay comments, you'll see why.    ©2011 Lucuma Films | 202 West 81st Street, 5C | New York, NY 10024 | (917-449-2745)

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is pleased to invite you to the 7th annual presentation by the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Nueva York

 

Proshansky Auditorium

 

Friday, October 7th

 

7pm - 9pm

 

CUNY Graduate Center

365 Fifth Avenue (between 34th and 35th street)

 

 

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Contacto: Zozo Munar, Presidente, Mission Andes   zozomunar@hotmail.com

Este año, el 31 de julio, 1 y el 2 de agosto  vamos a celebrar una inédita ceremonia en Andamarca, distrito de Lucanas, provincia de Ayacucho. Es la primera vez que los danzaq, danzantes de la Danza de Tijeras, danza reconocida como Patrimonio Inmaterial de la Humanidad por la UNESCO,  compartirán un acto sagrado en los que se unen a la Pachamama, a la Sirena y a los Apus Wamani. Se trata de  la Consagración del Danzante de Tijeras, personaje elegido desde antes de nacer para perpetrar las tradiciones. 

Sabemos que “bajo el símbolo de la cruz y bajo el amparo de la iglesia, los ndinos continuaron creyendo en su realidad religiosa y venerando las fuerzas que él consideraba determinantes y poderosas en su mundo. Esto  ocasionó la superposición de la religión católica sobre la religión de los antiguos peruanos.

"Cuando todas las posibilidades de seguir viviendo aparecen cerradas, y aún las graves dificultades del pasado evocan añoranza por la extrema dureza del presente, solamente una sociedad  convencida de sus creencias y de su historia puede pretender sobrevivir." (...)

Así nació el Taky Oncoy, manifestación de arraigo a las creencias indígenas en un momento de crisis generalizada en el área andina.” Fue una de las muchas respuestas al colapso del imperio inca. No hay duda hoy que la presencia española constituyó un desastre en las vidas de los andinos”. 

Taki Onqoy se traduce como "el canto que enferma". Sus seguidores cantaban y danzaban para sus wakas o dioses ancestrales, los que vencerían al Dios de los españoles y ayudarían a los indígenas para restaurar el orden anterior a la conquista.

En la época colonial, las autoridades organizaron campañas de "extirpación de idolatrías", por la cual muchos sacerdotes católicos recorrieron los Andes destruyendo los ídolos indígenas y castigando a los indígenas descubiertos en ritos no cristianos. Desde su perspectiva, la danza estaba relacionada a cultos diabólicos y supercherías indias que «pugnan con la civilización actual y las buenas costumbres”

Algunos seguidores del Taki Onqoy resistieron subrepticiamente.  Así nacieron  el danzaq y  la Danza de las Tijeras y hoy su tradición permanece.

La danza de las tijeras (Danzaq en quechua) es un baile masculino en el que dos bailarines, acompañados por sus respectivas orquestas de violín y arpa, danzan en turnos que forman parte de una competencia dancística.

Cuando le toca el turno a un bailarín, éste no sólo repite los pasos de su competidor, sino también crea pasos y figuras más complicados los que deben ser superados en el siguiente turno por el otro bailarín. Para complicar más la danza, los danzantes manipulan en una de sus manos dos piezas sueltas de tijeras mientras bailan. El choque ininterrumpido de las dos partes de las tijeras produce sonidos parecidos a los de una campana pequeña. Esta danza se ha ejecutado por cientos de años en los espacios rurales andinos de la región central del Perú.

A fines de los años sesenta, la danza se convirtió en un «símbolo artístico» y  «patrimonio cultural del Perú». Sobre todo, durante el gobierno populista del general Juan Velasco Alvarado (1968-1974) esta danza alcanzó su mayor prestigio y consagración. El gobierno de Velasco convirtió a una manifestación cultural local en una de las expresiones más significativas de la cultura andina y parte integrante de la heterogénea cultura nacional peruana”

“A partir de los años ochenta, la danza bailada por danzantes contemporáneos fue concebida en los círculos académicos como una práctica que establece continuidad con expresiones culturales de resistencia indígena del siglo XVI”. Parte de la responsabilidad en el reconocimiento y valoración de la danza de las tijeras ha estado en manos de artistas e intelectuales indigenistas cuyos acercamientos se pueden rastrear en el periodismo, la literatura, la etnografía y los medios audiovisuales.  

Es José María Arguedas quien le puso el nombre de Danza de Tijeras; por ser este el instrumento utilizado en dicha danza. Fue el único testigo que pudo dejar un testimonio escrito sobre la cultura quechua de la primera mitad del siglo XX. Arguedas considera que los rasgos que marcan el área Pokra-Chanka son, “además del quechua, el folklore musical, la arquitectura popular hispánica aclimatada y la danza de las tijeras”. Las referencias sobre la danza de las tijeras en su obra se han constituido en una fuente de información indispensable y constantemente citada por las recientes aproximaciones antropológicas que se han llevado a cabo. Arguedas dedica un  cuento completo «La agonía de Rasu-Ñiti» a la danza de tijeras y relata con minuciosidad la práctica de un ritual de muerte relacionado con otro ritual de iniciación.

Este año en Andamarca viviremos otro  gran ritual de iniciación; tendremos un gran festival; se trata de la Consagración del Danzaq. Su bautizo. Eventos que van a realizarse en un escenario natural; la catarata de Puza Paqcha, conocida como la catedral. (Recordemos  que la Danza de las Tijeras nació en la época colonial y que las referencias quechuas eran las del colonizador).

 “Los danzantes de tijeras  son «un símbolo vivo de un pueblo y una cultura que no puede morir»

Quedan todos invitados a dicha celebración.

Vivamos una página histórica, juntos.

Adjunto el afiche y el programa.

Nos vemos.

Saludos mil, ZOZO

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Amigos: First -- thanks for all the comments to "The New American Girls" announcement. It really helps to know people are interested. I wouldn't normally email so soon, but wanted to promote some upcoming Soy Andina screenings -- including a big one tomorrow at National Geographic in D.C. See below. To inquire about bringing Soy Andina to your universiy or institution, just write me. To buy the DVD for educational or public screenings, click here  ........................................................ Sun July 17 | Washington, D.C.  National Geographic Live co-hosted by Peru Embassy  Besides the fact that it's Nat Geo, what makes this event special is that both now-legendary "stars" will participate -- Cynthia to dance, and Nelida to join us by phone from Cieneguilla, Peru. I'll be on hand too, for Q & A and hand Cynthia her silver sharpie for signing DVDs. This is part of an all-day celebration of Peru, tied to the 100th anniversary of Hiram Bingham's expedition to Machu Picchu. ........................................................ Fri, July 22 | Valenencia, Spain Cine Peruano Ollantay, a Cultural Association based in Valencia, is organizing a month-long series of Peru events. Soy Andina will screen with MadeinUSA. ........................................................ Fri, Aug. 12, 8 pm | Lima, Peru  A free public screening of Soy Andina will be presented at the International Expressive Arts Therapy Conference. Nelida will be on hand for Q & A (no dance scheduled, but I bet something breaks out with Neli in the house).Weirdly, the conference is down. Look for updates over on the Soy andina website, my blog or our Facebook page. ........................................................ Sat, Nov. 5 | Philadelphia TENTATIVE  University of Pennsylvania We're in discussions with my alumni university to finally bring Soy Andina to Philadelphia. It would be for homecoming weekend -- a perfect thematic fit. Thank you! - Mitch

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"Your new project sounds super!  This has been a subject close to my heart for some time, and I hope your videos go viral."
- Cheryl F., child educator (Virginia)

"This is so exciting!  I loved your pitch."
 - Laura B., producer (NYC)

"I'm a TV developer and documentary producer covering education and Latin subjects. Interested in your web series, and in collaborating..."
- Alex C., producer (Los Angeles)

"Estimado Mitchell! So grateful to God, that He inspired you to bring to the film field the reality of so many youngsters in this country, whose future depends on the approval of the Dream Act. Go for it! God knows these videos can make the difference in the lives of many. God's willing, you can count with me. Looking forward for future news. God Bless You!"
- Edith A.

"Great project. I know of kids who have been adversely affected because they were undocumented."
- Cassandra T.

- Claudia A., Documentary Filmmaker/Educator 

"Love the project! Good Luck!"

"I sent your Dream Act project to all of my immigration contacts -- lawyers, activists etc...."
- Memory R., attorney (Kansas City)

"I love this new topic..and have some experience with it myself, related to a family I worked with from the DR...
- Hope J., cross-cultural dance (Vermont)

"Sounds excellent!"
- Angela S., filmmaker (NYC) 

"Congrats Mitch! This looks exciting and important. Can't wait to see it! It's amazing you are making these films that really touch and affect a lot of people...and I commend the subjects who are coming forward (or who you're finding) since it must be a challenge to discuss these issues openly!"
- Charlotte V., film production/distribution (Bay Area)

"Felicitaciones, cuenta conmigo para difundir este nuevo documental te puedo conectar con la gente de WIC que es la Red Ecumenica de Washington que trabajan por el Dream Act. que bueno que estes de vuelta..." 
- Araceli M., graphic designer (Washington, D.C.)

"Congratulations! It sounds terrific!"
- Mary L., publicist 

"Wohooo!"
- - Tanyluz S, filmmaker (NYC/Venezuela)

"Awesome newsletter!!!  Love it and can't wait to see!"
- Cynthia P., legendary dancer (NYC/Peru)

"Mitch, this sounds and looks good, just hope there are no reprisals to the personajes once they  go public and la migra knows who they are, abrazo"
- F.R., New Jersey

"Let me know if I can be of help! I think you will be targeting an excellent and understudied group of human beings...Women and girls whose voices are underrepresented and almost silent. There are a number of things in your project -- gender, voice representation, invisible citizens, untold stories, achievement in higher education like 'agaisnts all odds'"
- Miryam Y., Intercultural Bilingual Educator (NY, Lima) 

"Great story!"
- Flavia F, filmmaker (NYC, Brazil)

"Congratulations!!! It'll be great! Count me in!"
- Junia Gail Imel, spiritual travel (Denver)                                                               

"This sounds really interesting and good for you highlighting this situation. I am happy to pledge right now..."
- Jenny M., theater producer (London)

"Your project fits my life story...I'm writing my book of memories as an inmigrant. Now I can't go back to New York because i lost my residence when I come back to lima for health reasons...I struggle a lot...It is so hard to be an immigrant. My green card is my prize, I will get it soon or later...I truly miss New York."
- Gabriella P., dancer/actress (Peru/Brazil)

"This is a great project. So relevant. I'm a huge supporter of the Dream Act. Please keep me up on the project.
- Leslie Y. communications (NYC)

"I'm teaching first-person narrative multimedia pieces at RIT in Rochester. I'm really interested in your project...I've been trying to find a young undocumented person for a project, so it was funny when I got your email. I have contacted a few groups, but I'm hoping you might have some suggestions. No matter what happens, it would be great to see if there is a way to get you up here to speak...I think the format you are using is innovative, it would be great for students to hear about your work..."
- Meredith D., photojournalist (Rochester)

"I'll be happy to send $ to help start it up! Also forwarded to a friend who's an excellent immigration lawyer and professor at NY Law School..."
- Alysa N., filmmaker, architect (NYC)

"I'm spreading the word to my university colleagues, that you are doing good work with and for immigrants and indigenous communities, in and out of the States, someone who deserves our support..."
- Karen T., visual anthropologist (Detroit)

"This is AWESOME, Mitch!! It sounds really great and exciting! Should I start distributing it and trying to raise money, or wait until the trailer is finished and the campaign officially starts?"
- Margaret E., educational anthropologist (Boulder, CO)

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