Take Five - Take a Break
This performance was created during the covid-19 pandemic with international dancers from all over the world for the @ottawasalsacongress.
This has not been an easy year for the world.
Take a Break - Take 5
The performance starts with saxophonist & flautist, Mitch Frohman, known for his 25-year stint with the Tito Puente Orchestra as well as his membership with the Mongo Santamaria. His music in Central Park, “Take Five,” inspires Paulina to dance with her students who are dancers are from different countries and different cultures. What connected us together is dancing.
Dancers recorded salsa choreographies outdoors to project their identity, culture as well as the country where they live.
The Jazz portion was performed by professional dancers from 🇵🇱 @moni.kozlowska @malva.dancer
and by juniors (kids) from @thetateacademy Summer Intensive in New Jersay.
The Salsa portion was performed by my online students @leilei.shirley @colibrito_azul @karla_cadena @aldonadargacz @anecica @tom_monika @yu_salsa @aircid @ish_araguacu @christieleeintx
representing Oaxaca Mexico, Toronto & Montreal Canada, Mexico City, Warsaw & Gdynia and Austin.
I open the Jazz performance portion with one of my junior students Isabela Cruz @dancinwithbella from NJ/Dominican Republic.
Each dancer that has contributed to “Take 5” comes from a different place in life and have shown bravery and courage throughout the process. I respect, appreciate and admire each of them.
Music calls us.
Salsa calls us. Jazz is in our blood.
I believe providing love and support can bring out the potential in all dancers.
Edit:
@recorderfilms
Jazz shots: @meka_oku
Intro: @robbsoonn
Thank you for watching 🙏
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