R.Evolución Latina is offering 60 Scholarships to its 2012 Beyond Workshop Series!

R.Evolución Latina is offering Dance, Shakespeare and Vocal Ensemble classes as part of their 2012 Beyond Workshop Series. This organization uses arts education and programming to empower the Latino community to discover their full potential. This 4-week program challenges artists to further develop the technical skills of their craft while building self-confidence and critical leadership skills. It is led by a team of professional artists from the Broadway, film and television industries including Ian Hersey (The Public Theatre),William Wade (ImaginOcean), Gabriela Garcia (Chicago, the Musical), Alison Solomon (In the Heights), Michael Fielder (In the Heights), Daniel Fetecua-Soto (Jose Limón Dance Company), Rickey Tripp (In the Heights), Amanda Turner (RL Choreographers Festival), Michael Cusumano (Chicago the Musical), Valeria Cossu (Candela), Seth Stewart (In the Heights), Matthew Steffens (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown).

 

Founder and Artistic Director Luis Salgado says “We have gathered a great team of professionals who understands the mission and purpose of our organization. As we grow as an organization, we continue to expand this program. We are daring the Beyond Workshop Series to put the lessons they learn into action by giving back to their communities. Picture this: 60 artists heading to schools to share their passion and talent with hundreds of NYC kids; that is why we invest our time and energy in this program as we are focused on each individual’s growth and the improvement of our community”

 

“Although the program targets the Latino community, it is open to all artists and cultures,” says Hanley Smith (Adult Educational Program Coordinator). While past student, Tony Castellanos, adds, “RL has helped me in every aspect of my life, as an actor, as a person, as a family member.  Everything I learned in the Shakespeare workshop and choir I can apply in my life.  It has given me the courage to go beyond my wildest dreams.  It has given me the tools and the confidence to pursue my acting.  It has helped me to participate in our community and to give back to the community and in the end it has helped me be a better son and brother to my family.  I can’t explain how it works but it works and I am proud to be a part of this amazing organization.”

Dance Program

Invited Audition: February 27, 2-6pmCallback: February 29, 2-6pm Class: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-6pm, March 19 -April 11   Description: This 4-week, 16-class program will both physically and mentally challenge the participants to dare to go beyond by exploring a diversity of styles with some of New York’s finest instructors. Classes are 2-4pm and 4-6pm featuring two different instructors per day. From warm-ups to choreography, each teacher brings their own structure and flavor to the class, but they all do so through the lens of RL’s mission: making a difference through the arts!  

Shakespeare Project

Invited Audition: February 28, 2-5pmCallback: March 1, 2-5pm Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-5pm, March 20 -April 26    Description: This 6-week, 12-class section of the R.Evolución Latina Shakespeare Project will will offer 10 participants and 6 auditors the opportunity to work closely with the text in a no-fear environment.  It will focus on developing leaders out of those with previous experience while continuing to foster those new to Shakespeare. Participants will be encouraged to become an ensemble, with a basic understanding of master teacher Ian Hersey’s “tools”, paying particular attention to text about “imagination” and daring to go beyond to a new understanding of the Bard’s work.

Vocal Ensemble

Invited Audition: Tuesday March 6, 1-5pm

Class: Tuesdays, 7-10pm and Fridays, 2-5pm, March 20 – April 13

 

Description: This 4-week, 8-class program is an ensemble-building workshop that, through the exploration of different genres of music, will challenge students to find their voice while developing the skills necessary to be successful in the musical theatre world. Classes will focus on harmonizing, vocal blend, vocal styling, listening and more! 

 

For more information please visit www.revolucionlatina.org or contact workshops@revolucionlatina.org

 

Revolución Latina is an affiliate of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.