CalArts LatinFest 2022

Surveying some of the most under-appreciated art of the 20th century, this program documents a groundbreaking exhibit of work by Latin American women at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The video opens up the world of these bold and sensitive visionaries, illuminating their accomplishments, their impact on artists outside their own countries, and the relationship between cultural and artistic identity. Featuring the work of legendary painters Frida Kahlo and Maria Izquierdo-as well as living artists Fanny Sanin, Soledad Salame, Elba Damast, and many others-the program reevaluates notions of mainstream and margin in the contemporary art world.

In this 60 minute video, Luis will teach you basic Latin Dance technique starting with the folkloric element of "Plena". This high energy video introduces the art of Latin motion, rhythm, and style, while utilizing the Jazz foundation.Luis will focus on opening the heart to dance as the first step towards having fun and developing performance skills, all while burning calories and staying healthy! This unique style is brought direct to you from Luis's native home, Puerto Rico. This class includes isolations, coordination, cardio, strength, and some flexibility exercises. In a very optimistic but challenging way, Luis pushes his students to bring out the best in themselves. Filmed in a classroom format, learning from Luis is made easy as he teaches at a beginner level enabling any dancer to develop an understanding of this style and musicality. You will have a great time learning from Luis through his contagious energy!

In this video, Luis will teach you basic Latin Dance technique concentrating on Merengue. This video is the sister video to Latin Dance "Plena" with Luis Salgado - Volume I. Using a fast paced rhythm, the Merengue explores the technique of living on the down beat of "one.". This high-energy video introduces Latin motions, rhythm, and style, while keeping a Jazz foundation. This class includes isolations, coordination, cardio, strength, and some flexibility exercises. Filmed in a classroom format, learning from Luis is made easy as he teaches at a beginner level enabling any dancer to develop an understanding of this style and musicality. This unique style is brought direct to you from Luis' native home, Puerto Rico and neighbor country of Santo Domingo.

In this video, Luis will teach you basic Latin Dance Technique concentrating on a fusion between Cha-cha and Mambo. This high-energy video introduces the art of Latin motion, rhythm, and style, while utilizing the Jazz foundation. Luis will focus on developing performance skills and fusing rhythmical patterns going from a triple beat into a jazz Mambo "ONE" UP beat, all while burning calories and staying healthy! This unique style is brought direct to you from Luis' native home, Puerto Rico with an influence of Cuba and NYC. This class includes isolations, coordination, cardio, strength, and some flexibility exercises. Filmed in a classroom format, learning from Luis is made easy as he teaches at a beginner level enabling any dancer to develop an understanding of this style and musicality. You will have a great time learning from Luis through his contagious energy! Add this video with Luis Salgado to your Latin Dance collection!

Luis Salgado teaches basic Latin dance technique that celebrates the energy of a tradition carnival. The video introduces the art of Latin motion, rhythm, and style, while utilizing the Jazz foundation. Luis will focus on opening the heart to dance as the first step towards having fun and developing performance skills, all while burning calories and staying healthy in the tone of a Puerto Rican compasra. This unique style is high energy and is inspired from Luis's native home, Puerto Rico. This class includes isolations, jumps, coordination, cardio, strength, and some flexibility exercises. Filmed in a classroom format, learning from Luis is made easy as he teaches at a beginner level enabling any dancer to develop an understanding of this style and musicality. You will have a great time learning from Luis through his contagious energy. http://www.tezoroproductions.com.