Many Thanks to all who attended the 38th
International Cabaret Ball, at the William Pitt Student
Union on Pitt Campus on April 24, 2004. This
year, we were extremely honored that the event highlighted
Latin American & Caribbean Heritage! Latin American
Dancers performed native dances from many countries.
PA State Representative, John A. Maher, informed the
audience in a surprise announcement that the Latin
American & Caribbean Heritage Room project had
received a $15,000 grant! We are very grateful for
this generous gift, which brings us one step closer
to making the Heritage Room a reality!
The Roots of Latin American,
Caribbean dance
April 22, 2004, by Monica L. Haynes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04113/304501.stm
The history of Latin American and Caribbean music
and dance is intertwined with the history of the African
slave trade. The European conquerors of North, South
and Central America imported slaves from various parts
of West Africa to their conquered territory. Many
of the rhythms and movements are a combination of
European, African and indigenous people who populated
the countries and islands that now comprise Latin
America and the Caribbean.
Read the full article on the
Post-Gazette Web Site:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04113/304501.stm
