Costa Rica
Costa Rica
A few photos from the amazing programs that are ongoing in San Jose, Costa Rica under the direction of the wonder twins, Melania and Eugenia Gamboa. We received the ProArtes Grant from the Ministry of Culture with the help of Maria Laura Pardo and Danceworks which will allow us to run the programs at IAFA for the next year. The National Dance Company has also been instrumental in pioneering our programs. Roxana Coto and Miriam Lobo, dancers with the NDC directed by Mimi Gonzalez, have undergone the Promethean Spark Methodology training and are keeping the classes at the Alcoholism and Drug Rehabilitation Center for the Youth ongoing. Miguel Bolanos has been a big help over the past months as well. The culmination of all the hard work came on August 6th at the Teatro de la Danza for a grand performance on stage with government officials and family and friends of the youth from the center in the audience. These are the pioneers of Promethean Spark in Costa Rica. The first teachers the first collaborators and of course, the first graduates from Promethean Spark - Danza para la Vida in Costa Rica.
Learning "Stayin' Alive" choreography
Shaun Parry greeting Tatiana and Paola through their front door.
A sitdown discussion about life-skills before we get on our feet and apply the principles in class.
Balance, inner strength, focus and control. The youth showed such amazing discipline throughout their 1 1/2 hour performance at the Teatro de la Danza.
Jose Alfredo giving us jazz style.
Miguel Bolanos teaching the youth how to perform from the inside out and add personality to their choreography.
Taking a bow after a number at the Promethean Spark - Danza para la Vida Graduation performance.
Dancing their hearts out in a combination across the floor.
Maria Laura Pardo, Shaun Parry and Eugenia Gamboa receiving the ProArtes Grant from Marielena Carballo (Minister of Culture).
Rehearsing to "Jam" with Roxana Coto at IAFA
Happiness and self-love--by Paola.
Reaching for the heavens, these promising teenagers had over 200 people in tears as they performed and bore testimonials from the heart.
Oscar receives his Promethean Spark - Danza para la Vida diploma from Shaun Parry. Melania Gamboa (Director) announcing in background of photo.
Just having fun. Learning, loving and laughing all at the same time.