El Barrio Raíces Summer Program 2021

This year's program encouraged students to explore their heritage through the performing arts.

August 21st, 2021

Julia de Burgos Performance and Arts Center, NYC

El Barrio Raíces Summer Program 2021

Synopsis/About

El Barrio Raíces Summer Program is a three-week summer program that offers theatre training to children between the ages of 9 and 12. The program is free of charge and open to all residents of NYC. This year’s program will focus on community empowerment and strengthening family traditions, encouraging students to explore their heritage through the performing arts. Participants have the opportunity to learn about all disciplines of theatre, including acting, dance, make-up, ensemble work, costumes, and sets. Our bilingual team of teaching artists facilitates all classes.
Final presentation:

Leyends by Edmi de Jesús
Directed by Lynnette Salas

August 21st, 2021
Julia de Burgos Performance and Arts Center, NYC

*This program was established in 2015 by the initiative and support of La Marqueta Retoña and the office of Melissa Mark-Viverito.

Cast/Crew

María Cristina Fusté: Programming Director

Edmi DeJesús: Program Director

Ismanuel Rodríguez: Direct Teaching Artist

Rafael V. Cañals Pérez: Dance Class Teaching Artist

Omayra Garriga: Set Design Teaching Artist

Oriana S. Lineweaver: Costume Design Teaching Artist

Sofia Delacari Ortiz: Teaching Artist Assistant

Photos by Al Foote III.

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