{"id":83919,"date":"2018-11-03T14:08:37","date_gmt":"2018-11-03T18:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=83919"},"modified":"2018-11-03T14:08:37","modified_gmt":"2018-11-03T18:08:37","slug":"7th-annual-latin-dance-competition-features-60-students-from-4-middle-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=83919","title":{"rendered":"7th Annual Latin Dance Competition Features 60 Students from 4 Middle Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"

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November 2, 2018, Allentown, PA \u2014 In a celebration of both culture and healthy activity, the Annual Latin Dance Competition will be held for the seventh time on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. The public is invited to attend this special performance.<\/p>\n

This year, the Allentown School District Foundation (ASD Foundation) is proud to announce the sponsorship of Highmark Blue and support from the Latino Leadership Alliance of the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n

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The Latin Dance Competition is an opportunity for students from the four middle schools in the Allentown School District to learn a variety of Latin dances, including the salsa, bachata and merengue, from professional dance instructors. Students also
\nlearn about teamwork and discipline throughout the 9-week program.<\/p>\n

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Mark Your Calendar<\/u><\/strong> November 14, 2018, 7:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Latin Dance Competition William Allen High School John F. McHugh Auditorium<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

106 North 17<\/strong>th <\/strong>Street, Allentown Tickets: $5.00\/adult & $3.00\/student with ID<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHighmark Blue Shield is proud of our continued partnership with the Allentown School District\u2019s Latin Dance Competition,\u201d said Kathy McKenzie, Highmark vice president of community affairs. \u201cThe Competition promotes teamwork while at the same time encouraging students to be healthy and well. We are happy to support this opportunity for students to learn while having fun.\u201d
\n\u201cAllentown School District Foundation\u2019s Middle School Latin Dance Competition provides students with an opportunity to be part of a team that learns, refines, and practices a beautiful art form in order to shine together on stage before an appreciative, supportive and loving community,\u201d says Irene Blough, Program Founder and Dance Coordinator. For many ASD students, this competition is a celebration of their own cultures. At this evening on November 14, area well-known mascots will help to announce the winners in many categories as well as the grand champion.<\/p>\n

Latin Dance Student Roster 2018<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Harrison-Morton Middle School\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nRaub Middle School\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Johanna Catedral<\/td>\nCamden Alford<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nashaly Cortes<\/td>\nKeiliannys Arroyo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Naiommy Cortes<\/td>\nJennitza Claudio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Baleri Melendez De La Cruz<\/td>\nHeaven Conrad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Karinary Delgado<\/td>\nCelymar Diaz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jenny Nguyen<\/td>\nJay-Lean Feyjoo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Savannah Nieves<\/td>\nAlexis Gilleo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Donnell Quittley<\/td>\nSijade Inman<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yaziah Reyes<\/td>\nSabastein Jimenez<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anaya Rivera<\/td>\nSadie Kayser<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jessian Rivera<\/td>\nDayeissy Lugo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yeilyn Justo Roa<\/td>\nBrianalyse Molina<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anastasia Rodriguez<\/td>\nYoskar Morales<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glorializ Torres<\/td>\nChristina Rivera<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Raiza Salgado<\/td>\nDiamond Torres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nBriana Trejo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trexler Middle School\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEmmarelice Witt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deandra Cruz<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Demetria Diaz<\/td>\nSouth Mountain Middle School\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Darisleydi Guzman<\/td>\nYarimar Berly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manuel Hernandez<\/td>\nCarissa Burgos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nayelie Lopez<\/td>\nBryan Gonzalez Cruz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Destiny Maldonado<\/td>\nMia Espinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nevaeh Ortiz<\/td>\nDannelys Lugo Fred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zullema Rodriguez<\/td>\nElizabeth Kline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mayelie Santiago<\/td>\nLayshka Melendez<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Norshelys Santos<\/td>\nDiana Moussa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ivannah Valles<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jaeelyn Ventura<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bermayelin Ortiz Perez<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nataly Garcia Quiros<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keyshla Ramirez<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adriana Frometa Reyes<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tatiana Rodriguez<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Victor Rosado<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Andres Sanchez<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kreichalys Santiago<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Highmark contributed $4,000 for the program and the Latino Leadership Alliance of the Lehigh Valley also added a
\n$100 gift. Funding from the Education Improvement Tax Credit program (EITC) also provides support.<\/p>\n

The program highlights the health benefits as students get regular exercise while learning new and fun skills. The Health, Safety and Physical Education standards include factors that affect the relationship between regular physical activity and motor skill improvement, including:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Success-oriented activities
\n\u2022 School-community resources
\n\u2022 Variety of activities
\n\u2022 Time on task<\/p>\n

Students from each school meet one day a week after school to learn these three dances leading up to the competition.<\/p>\n

The dance instruction and support team consists of:<\/p>\n

Irene Blough \u2013 Dance Coordinator Mercedes Van Aken \u2013 Artistic Director Eric Bass \u2013 Artistic Director
\nBrenna Schlossberg \u2013 Dance Coach, Harrison Morton Middle School Tara Beaky \u2013 Dance Coach, Raub Middle School
\nMaria Bonilla \u2013 Dance Coach, South Mountain Middle School Jennifer Halucha \u2013 Dance Coach, Trexler Middle School Vicki Newhard \u2013 ASD Foundation Administrator<\/p>\n

Please join us for a fun-filled evening of truly beautiful dancing.<\/p>\n

Allentown School District Foundation
\nWith a vision for enriched education for Allentown School District students, the ASD Foundation mission is to encourage, promote and support innovative educational experiences for students in the Allentown School District. If you would like to learn more, please contact the foundation at 484-765-4093 or williamssu@allentownsd.org.
\nThe mailing address is P.O. Box 328, 31 South Penn Street, Allentown PA 18105. www.allentownsd.org\/asdf.<\/p>\n

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\nInformation provided to TVL by:
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\nAllentown School District
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