Get Moving Wednesdays: Bachata at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center

City of Dallas sent this bulletin at 05/14/2014 11:15 AM CDT

GET MOVING WEDNESDAYS: Bachata

Oak Cliff Cultural Center

May 14, 28 and June 4 and 11

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

DALLAS: Oak Cliff Cultural Center presents GET MOVING WEDNESDAYS, a themed dance series that takes place every month to teach people different forms of movement and encourage them to remain active. This month’s theme is Bachata. Classes will be taught by Abraham Joseph Lopez, II from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesdays, May 14 and 28, and June 4 and 11, 2014 at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center, 223 West Jefferson Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75208. The event is free, but space is limited. Register in advance by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-moving-wednesdays-mambo-tickets-11094579185

 

Dance Instructor, Abraham Joseph Lopez II specializes in Bachata, Cha Cha, Mambo, and Salsa. He and his wife, Ana were also the Artistic Directors of New Generation Dance Group that went on to perform at the world renowned Puerto Rican Salsa Congress. He has danced at several competitions and presentations across the country and is excited to bring Mambo to Oak Cliff.

 

ABOUT OAK CLIFF CULTURAL CENTER

Oak Cliff Cultural Center is located in a historic storefront in the vibrant commercial district of Jefferson Avenue in Oak Cliff; the Oak Cliff Cultural Center opened its doors in August 2010. The facility was purchased and renovated by the City of Dallas through the 2003 Bond Program to function as a permanent City-owned arts center where residents and visitors of Oak Cliff could experience a variety of arts and cultural programs. The 5,000 sq. ft. storefront features a visual arts gallery and a dance studio/rehearsal space. The Oak Cliff Cultural Center is open Tuesday/Thursday, 3:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday/Friday, 3:00-6:30p.m., and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Gerardo Robles at 214.670.3688 or by email at Gerardo.Robles@dallascityhall.com

 

ABOUT THE CITY OF DALLAS OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) works to enhance the vitality of the City and the quality of life for all Dallas citizens by creating an environment wherein arts and cultural organizations can thrive so that people of all ages can enjoy opportunities for creative expressions and the celebration of our community’s multicultural heritage. Our mission is to establish a cultural system that ensures that ALL Dallas citizens and visitors have an opportunity to experience the finest in arts and culture. The OCA is advised by an 18-member Cultural Affairs Commission appointed by the Dallas City Council. The OCA manages the city’s Cultural Contracts, Community Artists and Public Art Programs; oversees six cultural centers including the Bath House Cultural Center, Latino Cultural Center, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Oak Cliff Cultural Center, and South Dallas Cultural Center; and operates the city’s classical music radio station, WRR101.1FM. More information on the programs and services provided by the OCA can be found at http://www.dallasculture.org.