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Hello contra-tiempo friends and family! There are a A LOT of really exciting opportunities and information in this e-mail, you do not want to miss ANY OF IT! So please read through everything- you won't regret it!

Marina Magalhães
Administrative Assistant
www.contra-tiempo.org

THIS SUMMER AT UCLA-
LEARN to choreograph and dance SALSA
with ANA MARIA ALVAREZ
Artistic Director of CONTRA-TIEMPO



WAC 8: Beginning Latin American Dance
Session A: (6 Weeks) June 3- August 1
Mon. Wednes. Fri. 1:00-2:20 pm
Kaufman Hall Rm. 1000

Think Afro-Cuban and improvisational movement. Salsa technique/fundamentals and principals of leading and following... Creating choreographic work that is designed to engage and push audience members to redefine, question and explore. Connect back to what is important about dancing- authentically moving from a place that feels good, connecting with others and 'saying' something  Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work with Ana Maria Alvarez, the Artistic Director of CONTRA-TIEMPO, LA's top Urban Latin Dance Theater Company.

Sign up through URSA Online at www.ursa.ucla.edu
or contact UCLA Registrar's Office at www.registar.ucla.edu


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Tour with CONTRA-TIEMPO to CUBA in 2008!
October 18th, 2008- November 1st, 2008

We are doing a 14 day professional development tour where we will be presenting our work in La Habana and Santigao and will be taking DAILY master classes with amazing Cuban Master artists in Rumba, Afro-Cuba Foklorico (Gaga, Macuta etc), Casino, Rueda and Salsa on the CONTRA-TIEMPO, Son and Cuban Contemporary Dance!
This is will be an LIFE ALTERING experience to be touring for 14 days straight with a rigorous schedule of training, dancing, traveling and building alliances with Cuban Artists! We are going  legally though an organization called GLOBAL EXCHANGE  http://www.globalexchange.org/  who will be securing a VISA for a handful of other PROFESSIONAL DANCE ARTISTS to go with us. We first opened the trip up only to old CT members, and now there are only TWO spots left on the trip - contact us IMMEDIATELY (email anama...@gmail.com) if you would like to go. The trip will cost $3400 (plus airfare to cancun) - this includes EVERYTHING - all travel, legal visas, hotel, two meals a day, master classes etc. A deposit of $500 is due by the end of May in order to secure your spot. In July an additional $500 will be due and then the remaining balance is due by the end of August. Thank you!

Ana Maria Alvarez, Artistic Director, CONTRA-TIEMPO
anama...@gmail.com




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Don't forget EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT at the KING KING!!! Ana Maria teaches Salsa and Cuban style Rueda at this underground Salsa hotspot!  9pm mixed level Class (beginners are welcome!)  KING KING - 6565 Hollywood Blvd. LA, CA 90028
21+ ID required, $12 with Lesson
LIVE music by Sono Lux and DJ Saoco

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A SPECIAL HEADS-UP FOR THIS SUMMER - starting JUNE - Ana Maria & Cesar Garfiaz will be teaching at a new international social club
on Venice and Overland every Saturday - stay tuned for more details to come!

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ONE LAST THING! Come support these amazing artists, including CONTRA-TIEMPO's very own Cesar Garfiaz!

IN/EX Dance Project's debut performance: "You only see what you choose to see." Five choreographers redefine the walls of the Open Space in this truly unconventional performance experience featuring a mobile set, video installation, and original music by Andre de Santanna. Choreography by: Julia Ferguson, Sarri Sanchez, Ally Voye, Eva Wilder, and Maya Zellman Performances by: Alexie Agdeppa, Arletta Anderson, Bethany Betzler, Raelle Dorfan, Meredith Flores, Cesar Garfiaz, Sofia Klass, Chris Leyva, Sarita Moore, and Nguyen Nguyen. Ticket Info Reservation Only: email in...@inexdanceproject.com $15, cash or check only Location The Open Space 209 S. Garey St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 Street Parking Only!		Upcoming Performances: Sightlines, Pick-up Lines, and Other Clichés May 16-18 at 8pm @ The Open Space 209 S. Garey St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Marina Magalhães, Administrative Assistant
contra...@gmail.com
www.contra-tiempo.org
(310) 397-6308 office

To contact Ana Maria Alvarez, Artistic Director, please e-mail anama...@gmail.com

"the new face of Los Angeles dance - and the new voice as well" - Los Angeles Times

"...high-velocity and explosive" - OC Register

"A fresh-faced, talented dance company from Los Angeles. Fantastic dancing abounds in this piece." - nyctheatre.com