The reception started off with a Latin jazz performance by Mason alumni Ben Jackson and Christian Perez, followed by a performance of classic music by Igor Sarmientos and Kim Eloshway. Global affairs student Brandon Juarez enlightened the group about the art form know asalfombras (carpets), made of flower petals or sawdust from Guatemala. Azúcar GMU Salsa club demonstrated Miami style salsa in rueda form and led a brief lesson afterwards. The reception finished off with a performance by a group of Bolivian children from the dance troupe Pachamama; their fusion of contemporary pop and traditional Bolivian music revealed the mixing of cultures among immigrants in the US. It was a wonderful way to start the semester! Some photos below document the time!
Ben and Christian
Igor and Kim
Brandon
Azucar GMU Salsa Club
Pachamama
The crowd!
More of the crowd!
October 05, 2014