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This children's cultural dance group and program was found in 2007, by MVLA. The association wanted to start an after school program for children enjoy themselves and grow.  The idea was to bring them together to participate not only in an after school program that assisted them with their school work or listen to adult speaches about proper behavior in school, it also presented form of art which allowed them to express themselves through cultural dance.

The children's age group to participate ranges from kindergaten through high school. All children with an interest to participate are given a 2-week trial.  If the child likes the program, an application is completed by the parent to allow he/she to further continue in dance. There is no fee to participate.  MVLA will provide cultural costumes.  Anything else needed is provided by parent (s). Transportation for dance events is provided on a need basis.  

The goals are:

• Through the youth, raise awareness of the Latino population.
• Keep their cultural values and heritage lively and intact.
• Keep the youth off the streets, especially after school hours.
• Present their talents through dance performances at events, fairs, festivals, groups, etc.
• Attend special musical shows, training, and/or plays.
• Volunteer in other community groups or agencies.
• Help keep good grades and attendance at school through after an school program providing help with homework, as needed.
• Bring special guest speakers to dance program, to influence good behavior, self steem and social skills.

Past performances - Annual Syracuse Latino Festival, United Way Campaign Kick off, Stanley Theatre, Utica Monday Nite, World Refugee Day, Boilermaker International Mile Race, SUNYIT, Utica College, MVCC, Church events, Children's Museum International Festival, John F. Kennedy Elementary School International Day, Annual Latino American Festival, Utica, Excellus BCBS Diversity Network group.

 Ritmo Caribeño Roster

Year	Last Name	First name
2007	Brito	Yairis
2007-2008	Concepcion	Meriandy
2007-2008	Concepcion	Mileyka
2007-2008	DeLaCruz	Leslie
2007-2008	Eduardo	Jorvin
2007-2008	Esteves	Franchesca
2007-Current	Garcia	Cristian
2007-2010	Garcia	Estephanie
2007-2008	Garcia	Meraly
2007-2008	Mercado	Lilibeth
2007-2008	Mercado	Ashley
2007-2008	Sylvia	Perez
2007-2008	Romero	Ana
2007-2008	Romero	Naomi
2007-2008	Seeley	Javier
2008-2010	Mercado Garcia	M. Nicole
2008	Demarco	Aleina
2008	Jenkins	Clarissa
2008-2009	Vargas	Stephanie
2008-2009	Arroyo	Alysha
2008-2009	Arroyo	Talesha
2008	Feliciano	Keisha
2008	Figueroa	Jeriana
2008	Priscilla	Feliciano
2009	Inirio	Brian
2009	Abreu	Emmanuel
2009	Inirio	Fernando
2009	Abreu	Josany
2009	Nolasco	Michael
2009	Abreu	Zuleyka
2009	Jenkins	Yamika
2009	Courtney	Zoraya

 For more information - Please contact MVLA if you have a child(ren) that would like to participate. Pratices are held weekly on Wednesdays, 6-7 PM, 2nd floor conference room at the MVLA office site. Practice date (s) is subject to change, due to an event participaton, wheather and/or school closings. This is a year round program and optional to change. Donations are accepted for this program, since there are no funds available. Adult volunteers are welcome, see application to be completed and submitted to MVLA for approval.

 

Please download Information & Consent Sheet (PDF format) here.

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