Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is here! Many people don’t know this, but HHM is actually celebrated September 15 through October 15. The starting date of September 15 honors the independence day of five Latin American countries: Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador (all on the same day in 1821). Mexico and Chile also celebrate their independence days on September 16 and 18, respectively. The month-long celebration is probably stretched across half each of two months to include Columbus Day (also called Día de la Raza and other names in different countries), which is celebrated on October 12.
You can find more interesting facts on the origin of Hispanic Heritage Month and the contribution and presence of Hispanics in the United States on the U.S. Census Bureau’s website. Click here to read more.
Joy in Motion is now on Facebook!
Joy in Motion now has its own page on Facebook!
The idea is to give you more frequent updates on articles and news, but it will also allow you to connect with other dancers from all over the U.S. and the world and to join discussions on your favorite dance topics (the first discussion on flow has already been started) as well as post your comments on articles.
The page was just created, so please join and let me know what you think. I would be happy to hear your suggestions, so feel free to contact me. Or just post your comments or start a discussion on Facebook.
Click the following link to become a Joy in Motion fan!
The Recession, Swine Flu & Argentine Tango
The popularity of dance has always been closely tied to the state of the economy as well as culture and current events. The Los Angeles Times published an article this week on the effect of the recession and swine flu on Argentine tango and tourism in Buenos Aires. This article indirectly highlights the importance of supporting dance as much as possible within your means. Click the link below to read the article.
