UPDATE: Due to a death in the teacher's family, the series will begin on January 21, not January 7th, as originally planned. There will be 4 classes taking place at the library on January 21 and 21, and February 4 and 18, 2012. Each 1½ hour class will begin at 11am and is suitable for ages 7 - 70. There will be public performance on February 18 at 2 pm featuring Peru Andino. The East Meadow Public Library and Long Island Traditions are pleased to announce a special dance class series, starting on January 7 -February 21, 2012. The series will feature master Peruvian dance teacher Peter Apaza of Peru Andino. There will be four classes taking at the library on January 7 and 21, and February 4 and 18, 2012. Each 1½ hour class will begin at 11 a.m. and is suitable for ages 7 - 70. There will be a public performance on February 18, 2012 at 2 p.m. featuring Peru Andino.
Nearly a dozen dancers perform with Peru Andino. Peter Apaza was born in the southern region of Puno, Peru. He brought his traditional music with him to the U.S. and later founded Peru Andino with his sister, Rosa Volida. Peru Andino has an extensive repertoire of 30 dances, all performed in traditional costumes. The classes will examine the Huaylash and Tuntuna dances of Peru. Students will learn basic steps led by patient teachers.
The program is free, but space is limited to the first 25 who reserve. You can come to one class or to all of them. To register call (516) 794-2570, extension 560. The library is located at 1886 Front Street, East Meadow. Funding for this program was made possible in part with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and the NY State Council on the Arts. For additional information, please visit www.longislandtraditions.org or call (516) 767-8803.
Photo © Nancy Solomon
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