DanzActiva Dance School and Company

1. Our history (most recent update 4/29/25)

1.1. 1998

1.1.1. March 8 1998 DanzActiva and DanzaÉ Founded

1.1.1.1. DanzActiva founded International Women's Day, by dancer/choreographer: Paulette Beauchamp

1.1.1.1.1. Ballet, Modern Dance, Salsa and Bomba, Pilates, Yoga

1.1.1.2. DanzaÉ Special Program begins

1.1.1.2.1. The pioneering Special Program for young adults with Down Syndrome and autism started with a curriculum of creative movement and Puertorrican Bomba classes with live music.

1.1.1.3. September 15 Hurricane Georges destroys DanzActiva's facilities

1.1.1.3.1. Notwithstanding the school and company contiues preparing for an upcoming performance-recital (PRIMOGENESIS) using many different temporary facilities.

1.1.2. November Show PRIMOGENESIS

1.1.2.1. Collaboration with Carlos Bedoya, guitar and cuatro player, begins. Resident composer.

1.1.2.2. Our first program

1.2. 1999

1.2.1. June 4 Show "Mi Puerto Rico Tuyo"

1.2.1.1. Venue: Teatro Tapia, VSJ (Old San Juan), PR

1.2.1.2. A “multi-media” work that follows the structure of the photographic book PUERTO RICO MIO—four decades of change by our beloved adopted artist, Jack Délano. Through dance, theater, music, and masks, choreographer Beauchamp and her DanzActiva dancers establish a visual and dramatic contrast between the photos taken by Jack in 1940 and the (current) images of Puerto Rico in 1999, in transition toward a new millennium.

1.2.1.2.1. Photos to the left by Jack Delano Phots to the right buy Eddy McDonald

1.2.1.3. Our First Poster Invited dancers: Rebeca Canchani, Tania Muñiz, Bettina Ojeda, Armando Seda, Marisol García Dancers: Rosa Rivera, Mariseli Alicea, Mariella Hillebrand, Choreographed, Directed and produced by Paulette Beauchamp Composers: Tato Santiago, Carlos Bedoya, Recording: Carlos Lazarte Masks: Ita García / Costumes: Sylvia Levy, Sara Millán Props: Nemesio Canchani / Lighting: Debra Weiser Sound: Abdiel Santiago

1.3. 2000

1.3.1. March 1 Show "De Paseo y Bamboleo"

1.3.1.1. @Teatro del Convento Los Dominicos. Other venues: UPR and School of Medical Sciences, SJ

1.3.1.2. Starting from an island identity with Afro-Caribbean and international influences, De Paseo y Bamboleo explores art song, the blues, Puerto Rican bomba, jazz, and the traditional sounds of Japanese Noh Theater. While respecting the original formats, these styles are freely explored with creative liberty. This show features original music by Carlos Bedoya. Guest arranger: Tato Santiago.

1.3.1.2.1. .

1.3.1.3. Video Bacchianas # 5 (Heitor Villa-Lobos) Richard Downs: Violin, Arlene Ramírez: Singer, Carlos Bedoya: Guitar

1.3.1.4. Paseo y Bambole slideshow

1.4. 2001

1.4.1. May 9 Encuentro de Pies, Tambores y Faldas

1.4.1.1. Premiered @Casa España and re-staged @Tapia Theater (Old San Juan) and La Perla (Ponce)

1.4.1.2. ENCOUNTER of feet, drums and skirts is a live music and dance journey from Puerto Rico to Spain, to India that re-creates the fascinating influences of the migratory route drawn by the Romany, from Northern India to Southern Spain (Andalusia)’, and from Andalusia into the New World. Puerto Rico being the last part of that route, is the beginning of this intercultural show created by choreographer Paulette Beauchamp and composer Bedoya.

1.4.1.3. Part of the Puerto Rican Theater Festival; Directed by Carlos Bedoya, choreographed by Paulette Beauchamp; Featured Kathak, flamenco and Puerto Rican bomba with modern dance; Guests: Bhavani Golombek, Deepak Kumar, Naren Budhakar, Lola Sánchez, Marisol García; Musicians: Eduardo Rosado, Ángel Luis Reyes, Otoquí Reyes

1.4.1.4. Encuentro de Pies, Tambores y Faldas

1.4.2. December 24 "Bomba Libre de Norte a Sur" with DanzaÉ

1.4.2.1. Performed in many different public plazas including Old San Juan

1.4.2.2. This show featured young dancers with Down Syndrome, Autism and other developmental conditions, performing along with live Afro-Puerto-Rican Bomba drummers and singers (Paracumbé group), and invited professional dancers."The show opened with an actor on stilts, riding an almost-real horse, followed by dance and dramatic divertissements interwoven with magic illusions.

1.5. 2002

1.5.1. February 18 First Kathak Workshop in Puerto Rico

1.5.1.1. @ Institute of Puerto Rican Culture (San Juan), television appearances

1.5.1.2. DanzActiva introduced Kathak in PR for the very first time

1.5.1.3. Invited artist/teacher: Parul Shah

1.5.1.3.1. Parul Shah Kathak Workshop

1.5.2. April 26 Second Kathak Workshop in Puerto Rico

1.5.2.1. @ Institute of Puerto Rican Culture (San Juan), television appearances

1.5.2.2. Bhavani Golombek became a long time collaborator as a Kathak artist, teaching workshops and performing in Puerto Rico

1.5.2.3. Invited artist/teacher: Bhavani Golombek

1.5.3. April 29 - May 10 Show "Paulette Danza y Música"

1.5.3.1. Four-City Tour

1.5.3.2. New solo concert by Paulette Beauchamp (music by Carlos Bedoya);

1.5.3.3. Guest choreographer: Sarah Stackhouse (modern dance)

1.5.4. May 15 / 6th International Congress & Festival of Theatre and Dance

1.5.4.1. Almagro, Cuidad Real, Spain

1.5.4.1.1. Almagro

1.5.4.2. Festival dedicated to theatre and dance by people with disablilites

1.5.4.3. Lecture & video presentation by Paulette Beauchamp, Carlos Bedoya, plus bomba drummer Ángel Luis Reyes; Showcased our work with dancers with Down Syndrome

1.5.5. Nov 7 Encuentro de Pies, Tambores y Faldas (New York)

1.5.5.1. Teatro La Tea, New York

1.5.5.2. This show hailed as 'Sublime' by the critics premiered in San Juan, PR, won the ACE and HOLA awards for best Musical Production in New York City, 2002. It had a cast of widely recognized soloists in each of their fields:

1.5.5.3. Video:Encuentro de Pies, Tambores y Faldas New York

1.5.5.4. Expanded cast: Special feature: Richie Flores, Puerto Rican percussionist Bhavani Lee, Kathak dancer, Deepak Kumar, Hindusthani classical singer Naren Budhakar, Tabla player / Damaris Ferrer, flamenco dancer Chayito Champion, flamenco singer / Luis Linares, Flamenco guitar Angel Luis Reyes and Otoqui Reyes, Puerto Rican Bomba percussionists Carlos Bedoya, composer, cuatro player and co- director Paulette Beauchamp – modern and Bomba dancer, choreographer Sound by Abdiel Santiago

1.5.5.5. Encuentro New York

1.6. 2003

1.6.1. Jan 13 "Flamenco Fever" Workshop - Damaris Ferrer

1.6.1.1. Atempo Rehearsal Studios, San Juan

1.6.1.2. Damaris Ferrer, Dancer/Teacher

1.6.1.3. Six day intensive workshop

1.6.2. May 1 "Flamenco Fever" Workshop - Nelida Tirado

1.6.2.1. Atempo Rehearsal Studios, San Juan

1.6.2.2. Nelida Tirado, Dancer/Teacher

1.6.2.3. Six day intensive workshop

1.6.2.3.1. Flamenco Workshop

1.6.3. April 4 Premiere of 'Re-Encuentro' de Pies, Tambores y Faldas

1.6.3.1. Center of Performing Arts (Bellas Artes) Santurce, PR

1.6.3.2. After receiving NY awards, this show was re-staged in CBA, Puerto Rico's high end venue, adding Tony Mapeyé, Puerto Rican folk troubadour and cuatro player Modesto Nieves

1.7. 2004

1.7.1. January 1 Paulette selected by DANCE Magazine for their 25 to Watch list

1.7.2. February 1 First Puerto Rico Flamenco Festival

1.7.2.1. Center of Performing Arts (Bellas Artes) Santurce, PR

1.7.2.2. Featuring Puerto Rican well known flamenco artists: Nélida Tirado, Damaris Ferrer. ‘cantaor’ from Spain: Miguel Ortega, and New York musicians Gonzalo Grau, (piano, cello and percussion) and guitarist Roberto Castellón, Briana Austin (percussion), Richard Brookens (Clarinet)

1.7.2.3. Flamenco Festival Poster

1.7.3. June 13 Danzas de la Tierra (Earth Dances)

1.7.3.1. Premiered @ Carolina High School of Performing Arts, PR

1.7.3.2. Danzas de la Tierra is a workshop/performance featuring ballet, modern, flamenco, and Kathak dance. It explores shared roots, legacies, and cultural influences stretching from Spain to India within Puerto Rican heritage.

1.7.3.3. Artists: PR troubadour :Tony Mapeyé, Cuatro player: Modesto Nieves Percussion: David Marrero, Rafael González Flamenco guitar: Carlos Bedoya Flamenco singer: José Luis Giles Dancers: Marisol García, Paulette Beauchamp (choreographer)

1.8. 2005

1.8.1. March 1 Trip to Spain with DanzaÉ

1.8.1.1. Seville, Spain

1.8.1.2. Cultural exchange between 2 Sevillian Special dance groups and DanzaÉ from PR

1.8.1.3. Danza Teatro Paz y Bien, directed by Esperanza Suero, and Danza Mobile, directed by Esmeralda Valderrama + our local DanzaÉ artists

1.8.1.4. Documentary Cover

1.8.2. Oct 1 Éxito en Sevilla (Success in Seville) with DanzaÉ

1.8.2.1. Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico

1.8.2.2. Premiere of the documentary film of our cultural exchange with Sevillian Special dance groups in Seville, Spain

1.8.2.3. Danza Teatro Paz y Bien, directed by Esperanza Suero, and Danza Mobile, directed by Esmeralda Valderrama + our local DanzaÉ artists

1.8.2.4. Video: Documentary Success in Seville

1.9. 2006

1.9.1. Julio 15 / 1rst International Dance and Special Abilities Festival

1.9.1.1. Francisco Arriví Theatre

1.9.1.2. Spain and Puerto Rico

1.9.1.3. Danza Teatro Paz y Bien, DanzaE directed by Paulette Bueachamp

1.9.1.4. Encuentro Especial

1.10. 2007

1.10.1. June 10 DanzaÉ at the NY Puerto Rican Parade

1.10.1.1. Desfile

1.10.1.2. Viideo PR Day Parade NY

1.11. 2008

1.11.1. December / El Tablao de Paulette is inaugurated in with the goal of serving as a cultural platform for artists of all disciplines.

1.11.1.1. Tablao de Paulette

1.12. 2009

1.12.1. June 1 / ¡Ay que Bueno! (Oh How Good!) with DanzaÉ

1.12.1.1. Tribute to Giovanni Hidalgo (organized by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture), Ballajá barracks, Old San Juan

1.12.1.2. Puerto Rico Salsa Quartet Choreography by Natalia Rivera. Directed by: Paulette Beauchamp Additional dancers: Ivonne & Krizia Rivera

1.12.1.3. Featuring José Omar Otero (dancer with Down syndrome)

1.12.2. December 29 Cadencia Andaluza (Andalusian Cadence)

1.12.2.1. 7 month season @ Tablao de Paulette, Old San Juan

1.12.2.2. Flamenco dialogue with música jíbara (virtuoso folklore) from Puerto Rico. Concept by Carlos Bedoya and choreography by Paulette Beauchamp.

1.12.2.3. PR troubadour :Tony Mapeyé, Cuatro player: Modesto Nieves and many other major Puerto Rican Folk artists such as: Eduardo y Ricardo Villanueva, Monica & Christian Nieves, Jovino González, to mention a few. Percussion: David Marrero, Rafael González, Wilfredo Davila, Flamenco guitar: Carlos Bedoya / Flamenco singer: José Luis Giles Dancers: Ivonne, Natalia and Krizia Rivera, Paulette Beauchamp, bailaora, choreographer

1.12.2.4. Soon: Video for Spanish Televiison program "Tenderete"

1.12.2.5. Cadencia Andalusa

1.13. 2010

1.13.1. June 1 RESPIRO "Breath" (with DanzaÉ) Performance and Award

1.13.1.1. Performing Arts Center, Santurce, PR (Bellas Artes)

1.13.1.2. Presented during International Dance Week and awarded best dance with a social message.

1.13.1.3. Modern dance with 3 dancers with Down Syndrome. and 3 professional dancers Music: ‘Requiem’ by Fauré.

1.13.2. August 31 Film premiere gala: "Yo También" Dance performance by DanzaÉ

1.13.2.1. Plaza Las Americas Movie Theatre

1.13.2.2. Featuring in person appearance of Spanish actors Lola Dueñas and Pablo Pineda.

1.14. 2011

1.14.1. October 1 / Kathak and Flamenco

1.14.1.1. @ Tablao de Paulette, Ballaja VSJ

1.14.1.2. New repertoire in a full evening performance

1.14.1.3. Paulette Beauchamp, Kathak and Flamenco dance. Flamenco guitar: Carlos Bedoya Singer: Alexandra Villar

1.15. 2012

1.15.1. October 1 / Viaje matemático desde la India, a España. (Mathematical Journey from India to Spain)

1.15.1.1. @ Tablao de Paulette, Ballaja VSJ 6 month season of school shows

1.15.1.2. In this participatory workshop for students, the history of mathematics is explored using the aesthetics of Kathak and Flamenco to express mathematical structure and artistic creation.

1.15.1.3. Paulette Beauchamp, Kathak dance Jorge Morales, Tabla Carlos Bedoya, Cuatro and Sitar

1.16. 2013

1.16.1. April 23 Prashant Shah

1.16.1.1. @ Tablao de Paulette, Ballaja VSJ

1.16.1.2. An evening of Kathak Dance. Prashant, a senior disciple of Padma Bhushan Smt. Kumudini Lakhia, is one of the very few critically acclaimed male performer choreographer residing now in New York.Prashant’s virtuosity in Kathak technique enables him to perform a vast repertoire with masculine grace.

1.16.1.3. Prashant Shah and Paulette Beauchamp @ el Morro, PR

1.16.2. October 15 DanzaÉ, Light and Shadow

1.16.2.1. @ Tablao de Paulette, Ballaja VSJ

1.16.2.2. A piece where young members of DanzaÉ explored shadow theater with poems by Julia de Burgos and various musical selections.

1.17. 2014

1.17.1. May 31 Viaje a la India Milenaria

1.17.1.1. @ Sala Experimental Bellas Artes San Juan

1.17.1.2. An evening of classical Kathak Dance

1.17.1.3. Paulette Beauchamp, Kathak dance Jorge Morales, Tabla Carlos Bedoya, Cuatro and narration

1.18. 2015

1.18.1. October 15 DanzaÉ, Light and Shadow

1.18.1.1. @ Tablao de Paulette, Ballaja VSJ

1.18.1.2. A piece where young members of DanzaE explored shadow theater with poems by Julia de Burgos and various musical selections.

1.18.1.3. Contemporary Dance Choreography by Paulette Beauchamp

1.18.2. November 4 DanzActiva hosts Diwali Festival

1.18.2.1. @ Tablao de Paulette, Ballaja VSJ

1.18.2.2. Diwali celebration with the Indian communityof Puerto Rico and guest artists such as the singer Priya Parrotta.

1.18.2.3. Paulette Beauchamp, Kathak dance

1.19. 2016

1.19.1. April 28 Sanjukta Wagh (Kathak Dancer)

1.19.1.1. @ Tablao de Paulette, Ballaja VSJ

1.19.1.2. Teacher, choreographer, and dancer Sanjukta Wagh from Mumbai, India, presented in Puerto Rico a traditional Kathak show and an original contemporary creation.

1.19.1.3. Programs: 'Gandhari' & 'Classics of Kathak'; Workshops included

1.19.2. Spectacular India! Hindusthani Indian Classical Music & Kathak Dance

1.19.2.1. @ Tablao de Paulette, Ballaja VSJ

1.19.2.2. Kathak dance with renowned Hindusthani classical musicians. SJ, PR

1.19.2.3. Performers: Sandip Battacharjee, Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury, Naren Budhakar, Susmita Chakraborty, Paulette Beauchamp

1.20. 2017

1.20.1. March 25 Holi Festival

1.20.1.1. @Tablao de Paulette, Ballaja VSJ

1.20.1.2. Celebration of the Festival of Colors with the Indian community, in dialogue with cultural elements from Puerto Rico. With Bomb cultural tradicions from Puerto Ricc

1.20.1.3. Artists: Paulette Beauchamp, Carlos Bedoya, Priya Parotta, others

1.20.1.4. Holi en DanzActiva

1.20.2. September 16 Hurricane María

1.20.2.1. Due to disaster conditions on the Island, DanzActiva temporarily displaced to New York.”

1.20.3. November 28 / From India to Puerto Rico de Ida y Vuelta (Round Trip) NY

1.20.3.1. @ SEA Theater, 107 Suffolk St., New York

1.20.3.2. A Kathak artistic performance that incorporated the use of the Puerto Rican cuatro. Guest Hindusthani classical artists from Kolkata and Pune. This show served as a fundraiser for DanzActiva to mitigate damage and loss caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico

1.20.3.3. Key Artists: Sandip Battacharjee, Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury, Naren Budhakar, Susmita Chakraborty, Paulette Beauchamp, Carlos Bedoya

1.21. 2018

1.21.1. March 1 Lorca Is Part of Us All (EMMY Award–Winning Documentary)

1.21.1.1. @Tablao de Paulette, Ballaja VSJ

1.21.1.2. Music and dance to accompany live poetry readings. Paulette Beauchamp, dance. Carlos Bedoya, flamenco guitar.

1.21.1.3. Key Personnel: Carlos Bedoya & Paulette Beauchamp; Director: Caridad Sorondo

1.21.2. April 1 Viaje cultural a la India Cultural Trip to India' (Student Show)

1.21.2.1. @Tablao de Paulette, Ballaja VSJ

1.21.2.2. Educational show with history, storytelling and Kathak dance

1.21.2.3. Artists: Paulette Beauchamp, Carlos Bedoya and Jorge Morales

1.21.3. May 1 / 21-Year Anniversary Celebration of DanzActiva

1.21.3.1. @Tablao de Paulette, Ballaja VSJ

1.21.3.2. Celebration of 21 years of DanzActiva with resident and guest artists.

1.21.3.3. Key Artists: Tony Mapeyé, Jorge Morales, David Marrero, Rafael Gonzales, Edgar Diaz, Pablo Nieves, Priya Parrotta, Special Youth company DanzaE, students

1.22. 2019

1.22.1. August 22 Bomba en la Calle (Street Bomba) with DanzaÉ

1.22.1.1. Miguel Such School, San Juan, PR

1.22.1.2. Designed for street events, this piece unites DanzActiva’s special-needs dance group, who perform theatrical interventions accompanied by Bomba drumming, culminating in a “bombazo.”

1.22.1.3. Key Artists: Special Youth company DanzaE

1.22.2. October 1 / Homage to Mahatma Gandhi

1.22.2.1. Interamerican University, San Juan, PR

1.22.2.2. Celebration of Gandhi’s birthday with live Indian music, featuring the Puerto Rican string instrument known as the cuatro, played by Carlos Bedoya.

1.22.2.3. Key Artists: Paulette Beauchamp, Carlos Bedoya, Cuatro and Jorge Morales, Tabla

1.22.3. November 1 / Danza en el Tablao

1.22.3.1. @Tablao de Paulette, Ballaja VSJ

1.22.3.2. Major local dance companies & independent artists:

1.22.3.3. Key Artists: Ballet Concierto de PR, Mauro Ballet , MayaWest , Laura Valentín/Centro Danza, Flamenco (Barceló & Muñiz), Vesna Lantigua, Claroscuro Collective, Analía Weber Alegre, Karen Languevin, Jesus Miranda, Paulette Beauchamp.

1.22.4. December 6 International Neuroscience Congress with DanzaÉ

1.22.4.1. Popular Bank’s Congress Room, San Juan, PR

1.22.4.2. Scientists invited the dancers of DanzActiva’s special DanzaE program to perform, so they could observe and learn from the organization’s pioneering work exploring the relationship between dance and learning in this community.

1.22.4.3. Key Artists: Special Youth company DanzaÉ

1.23. 2020

1.23.1. February 29 BOMBAZO with DanzaÉ with live bomba drummers

1.23.1.1. Ballajá Historical Complex, Old San Juan, PR

1.23.1.2. Dance performance with live Bomba, convened by the Puerto Rican Institute of Culture. This was the last live presentation before the start of the pandemic.

1.23.1.3. Presenter: Institute of Puerto Rican Culture; Key Artists: Special Youth company DanzaE (15 dancers, 5 musicians), Paulette Beauchamp

1.24. 2021

1.24.1. January DanzActiva switches to online format

1.24.2. July / Online flamenco workshop for students residing in India

1.24.2.1. A journey into the form and context of a dance form with shared history.

1.24.3. November / DanzaÉ invited to perfom with the Puerto Rico Philharmonic Orhestra

1.24.3.1. Campechada, Old San Juan

1.24.3.2. DanzaÈ dancers: Sonya Valiente Gil, Karen Paulino, Paola Miranda, Ashley Maisonet Ortega , Nohely Perez, Jose Manuel González, Lusi Franicsco Rivera, José Omar Otero, Invited dancers: Myriam López y Adriana Torres nellie Lebron Robles, Emmanuel Dufrasne Wilfredo Davila, Lisbette Guerrido, Denito Lebron, Dennis lebron, Rafael Gonzalez.

1.24.3.3. Video: DanzaÉ Philharmonic.

1.25. 2022

1.25.1. Junio / Flamenco and Sevillanas Clases In Person San Germán, Puerto Rico

1.25.1.1. @ Fundación Galib Faz, San Germán Puerto Ricco

1.25.1.2. Dance Teacher: Paulette Beauchamp Special conferences: Carlos Bedoya

1.26. 2023

1.26.1. March 1 / DanzaÉ Workshops & Bomba Show at AMPI

1.26.1.1. AMPI, Mayagüez, PR (Association of People with Disabilities)

1.26.1.2. A Bomba performance and workshop featuring the DanzaE group (for the first time in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico), highlighting the effort to decentralize the arts.

1.26.1.3. Dance group of people with functional diversity

1.26.2. August 1 / DanzActiva Presents Indrajit Banerjee & Naren Budhakar

1.26.2.1. San Germán, PR

1.26.2.2. Exceptional musicians in their fields performed in a non-traditional venue, bringing Hindustani music to the town of San Germán. Indrajit Banerjee (sitar) and Naren Budhakar (tabla) took the stage, along with Kathak dance accompanied by the Puerto Rican cuatro, performed by Beauchamp and Bedoya.

1.26.2.3. Music & Dance from India

1.26.3. November 18 / Campechada de San Germán

1.26.3.1. Galib Fas Foundation, and public Porta Coeli Plaza @ San Germán, PR

1.26.3.2. Newly formed group of adult females: ‘Las Sevillanas del Oeste’ perform Flamenco & Sevillanas dances, celebrating the legacy of national poet: Lola Rodríguez de Tió

1.26.3.3. Live flamenco dance & music show; Guitar: Carlos Bedoya; Singer: Alexandra Rodríguez;Percussion: Yari Taína Rodríguez Dance & choreography: Paulette Beauchamp; Guests: 'Sevillanas del Oeste' group

1.27. 2024

1.27.1. March 21 / International Down Syndrome Day

1.27.1.1. Plaza de los Artesanos, Cabo Rojo, PR

1.27.1.2. A Puerto Rican Bomba performance with the DanzaE group and Nelie Lebrón, joined by students from the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music.

1.27.1.3. DanzaE performance (people with functional diversity)

1.27.2. August 24 / Poetry in the Body of Dance (live performance)

1.27.2.1. Teatro Sol, San Germán, PR

1.27.2.2. “Poesía en Cuerpo de Baile” is a multimedia project by DanzActiva that combines dance, live music, and screenings from DanzActiva’s podcast. It explores themes that blend poetry, music, theater, and dance, incorporating Kathak (and its Hindustani music) as well as popular music with contemporary dance. The event includes interviews with international and Puerto Rican artists, such as Luce López Baralt and Eladio Torres. The aim of this presentation is to promote an art form—little known in Puerto Rico—that is directly linked to literature, empowering young people to use similar tools when interpreting poetry.

1.27.2.3. Paulette Beauchamp: dancer, choreographer, and teacher Carlos Bedoya: cuatro player and narrator José L. Morales: tabla percussionist

1.27.3. November 16 / Flamenco Nights of the West

1.27.3.1. Religious Museum Porta Coeli (San Germán)

1.27.3.2. Live Flamenco show

1.27.3.3. Carlos Bedoya: flamenco guitar, cuatro and narration, Paulette Beauchamp and Las Sevillanas del Oeste Alexandra Rodríguez: singer, Wilfredo Dávila: Cajón

1.27.4. December 6 / Poesía en Cuerpo de Agua (Podcast)

1.27.4.1. Online, premiered on Facebook

1.27.4.2. A podcast aimed at a Spanish-speaking audience that explores Bhakti poetry in comparison to similar styles in other countries. The poetry of seemingly distant nations is a topic of public interest and naturally lends itself to a podcast featuring dialogues where techniques, ideas, anecdotes, and various explorations are shared—all viewed through the lens of Danzactiva’s artists.

1.27.4.3. Hosts: Paulette Beauchamp & Carlos Bedoya; 6–8 chapters with dance/music performance; Invited artists incl. Luce Lopez Baralt, Eladio Torres, Arundhathi Subramaniam, Sanjukta Wagh, Mita Vashist, Naren Budhakar and Susmita Chakraborty

1.27.5. December 15 / Flamenco Nights of the West

1.27.5.1. Casa Grande Museum (Mayagüez), PR

1.27.5.2. Live Flamenco show

1.27.5.3. Carlos Bedoya: flamenco guitar, cuatro and narration, Paulette Beauchamp and Las Sevillanas del Oeste Alexandra Rodríguez: singer, Wilfredo Dávila: Cajón