The National Cinco de Mayo Festival
For more info. Email [email protected] The National Cinco de Mayo Festival is completely free and fun for the whole family.
It will include food, live music, dance performances and a wide range of activities that kids of all ages can enjoy! We will be at the National Mall outside metro Smithsonian. The National Mall is located within 8 &12Streets, SW. Washington, DC...[email protected] 202-2585283
02/07/2020
09/15/2017
Jackie Reyes, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs, welcoming the activities. Thank you for having us!
Iniciamos el mes de la Herencia Hispana. Septiembre 15 to Octubre 15.
We started our Hispanic Heritage Month-September 15 to October 15.
Happy celebration to all! Feliz month para todos! Gracias to all the artists!
09/19/2016
We have been invited to perform at the White House to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Here is the Proclamation by The President of the United States of America. Happy HHM to all.
Hemos sido invitados una vez mas a La Casa Blanca para Celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. La Proclamacion que recibimos de el Presidente de Los Estados Unidos.
Feliz mes a todos. Sep.15 -Oct.15
08/09/2016
Maru Montero Dance Company Maru Montero Dance Company is recruiting dancers from diverse backgrounds to join the Latin and Mexican folk dance group for its coming performances. If you don't know how to dance, we can teach you.
06/12/2016
Washington, DC - Una más! One more!
Gracias, Thank you!
Tonight, tonight, we are starting a new class for adults. American Embassy of Dance 4908 Wisconsin Ave. NW-DC 8:00PM No registration fee, pay as you go. We need dancers for our upcoming performances. [email protected]
11/14/2015
Free tickets tonight to our final performance of the year! Come out, come out and party with us!
We are going to give it all, our souls as well. Mention my name, Maru Montero, and you'll get in free and help to support "El Teatro de la Luna." Tonight at the Rosslyn Spectrum Theater (see flyer below) we are featuring Mariachi Son de America and Alfonso Prado, Yanet Juarez, Ramon Munoz, Dulce Carrillo, Stella Bonds and Emilia Green.Thank you for another great year of dance and music.
10/29/2015
Thank you! GRACIAS!
Consumer Reports on Twitter “Thanks for the send off , you made our morning https://t.co/Lavd4YS7c7”
10/26/2015
¡No te lo pierdas! Ven y disfruta con nosotros. Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:00 p.m. ¡Ándale!
10/22/2015
Another HHM performance at McDonalds Headquarters. Thank you McDonalds!
Yanet, Emilia, Dessy, Carolina and Ramón.
09/19/2015
Don't forget that we have our second Latin Dance Night TONIGHT!
Performers will include:
Maru Montero Dance Company
Mini-Monteros
Bachata 503
Mariachi Son de America
Anexo Social
There will also be:
Loteria
Arts and crafts for children
Dance contests
FREE ADMISSION
Bring your dancing shoes!
Saturday, Sept. 19 from 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Columbia Heights' Civic Plaza
(Corner of 14th St. NW/Park Rd/Kenyon)
09/18/2015
Get to know your MMDC Dancers!
First up: Felicia Ávalos.
Felicia Ávalos is a dancer with the Maru Montero Dance Company. Besides dancing Latin and Mexican folk, Felicia is well versed in other styles. She received her tango training in Buenos Aires, Argentina and is currently on track to graduate with her Masters in Dance from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where she is researching how to merge different styles of movement. Her favorite region in Mexico is "Veracruz" because of the beautiful costumes and intricate footwork of their dances.
Don't miss her at the Latin Dance Nights this Saturday, Sept. 19 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at the Civic Plaza in Columbia Heights (corner of 14th St. NW/Park Rd/Kenyon).
Felicia Ávalos performing "La Comparsa" at the 2015 Latin Dance Nights. Photo by Vanessa Reed.
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Conoce a los bailarines de MMDC.
La primera: Felicia Ávalos.
Felicia Ávalos es una bailarina de la Compañía de Baile de Maru Montero. Además de bailar folklor mexicano y latino, Felicia tiene experiencia en otros estilos. Felicia recibió su entrenamiento en técnica de tango en Buenos Aires, Argentina y está a punto de graduarse con su maestría en Danza de la Universidad George Washington en Washington, D.C., donde investiga cómo mezclar diferentes estilos de movimiento. Su región favorita de México es "Veracruz" por los hermosos vestuarios típicos y el complicado zapateado de los bailes.
No te pierdas su presentación en las Noches de baile Latino este sábado 19 de sep. de 5:00-9:00 p.m. en la Plaza Cívica de Columbia Heights (corner of 14th St. NW/Park Rd/Kenyon).
Felicia Ávalos bailando "La Comparsa" en las Noches de baile Latino 2015. Foto de Vanessa Reed.
09/18/2015
Want to enjoy free MMDC performances during Hispanic Heritage Month?
Join us at two D.C. public libraries to catch the Maru Montero Dance Company.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, 4 p.m. at the Petworth Library.
(4200 Kansas Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011)
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, 11 a.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Library
(3160 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20010)
For more information, visit http://dclibrary.org/calendar?type[0]=150 for their full calendar of events.
MMDC and Mini-Monteros perform "Concheros" on Dec. 12, 2013 at the Coolidge Auditorium of the Library of Congress. Photo by Shealah Craighead.
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¿Quieres disfrutar de presentaciones gratis de MMDC durante el mes de la herencia hispana?
Ven a dos de las bibliotecas públicas de D.C. para ver a la compañía de baile de Maru Montero.
Jueves 24 de septiembre, 2015 a las 4 p.m. en la Biblioteca de Petworth (4200 Kansas Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011)
Sábado 26 de septiembre, 2015 a las 11 a.m. en la Biblioteca de Mt. Pleasant. (3160 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20010)
Para más información, visita visit http://dclibrary.org/calendar?type[0]=150 para su calendario de eventos.
MMDC y Mini-Monteros bailando "Concheros" el 12 de diciembre del 2013 en el Auditorio Coolidge de la Biblioteca del Congreso. Foto por Shealah Craighead.
09/17/2015
Want to dance like the professional dancers of the Maru Montero Dance Company?
Join us for classes!
Wednesday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and/or
Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
@ The Loft on 14 Studio
(4618 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011)
MMDC Dancers performing "La Comparsa" at the 2015 National Cinco de Mayo Festival®.
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¿Quieres bailar como los bailarines profesionales de la compañía de baile de Maru Montero?
¡Ven a nuestras clases!
Miércoles de 7:00-9:00 p.m. y/o
Viernes de 6:00-7:00 p.m.
@ The Loft on 14 Studio
(4618 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011)
Bailarines de MMDC en "La comparsa" en el Festival Nacional del Cinco de Mayo®.
09/16/2015
We started off the day with a performance at El Tamarindo Restaurant, where the Office of the Mayor on Latino Affairs hosted their annual Hispanic Heritage Month brunch with Washington, D.C. seniors.
Yanet Juárez and Ramón Muñoz performing "Salvadoreña".
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Empezamos el día con una presentación en el restaurante El Tamarindo, donde la Oficina del Alcalde en Asuntos Latinos organizó el almuerzo anual celebrando el mes de la Hispanidad con los ancianitos de Washington, D.C.
Yanet Juárez y Ramón Muñoz bailando "Salvadoreña".
09/16/2015
We want to wish everyone a Happy Mexican Independence Day!
Care to dance un son?
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¡Les queremos desear a todos un feliz día de la Independencia de México!
¿Bailamos un son?
MMDC Dancers at the National Cinco de Mayo Festival. Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais.
09/12/2015
We start with the first of the three LATIN DANCE NIGHTS tonight!
Are you ready for another round of live music, dance contests, arts, and Lotería?
Come join us at the Civic Plaza (corner of 14th St. NW, Park Rd., and Kenyon).
Performers tonight will include:
Maru Montero Dance Company
Mini-Monteros
Bachata 503
Mariachi Son de America
Divino Salvador Grupo Folklórico..and more!
As usual, there will be Lotería (Mexican bingo), Latin arts and crafts for children, and dance contests where you can win many prizes!
We start at 5:00 p.m.!
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¡ Hoy comenzamos con la primera de las Noches de Baile Latino!
¿Estás lista/o para otra ronda de música en vivo, concursos de baile, artesanías y lotería?
Ven a la Plaza Cívica (esquina de 14th St NW, Park Rd. y Kenyon).
Algunos de los grupos que se presentarán hoy son:
Maru Montero Dance Company
Mini-Monteros
Bachata 503
Mariachi Son de America
Divino Salvador Grupo Folklórico.. y más!
Como siempre, habrá lotería, artesanías para niños y concursos donde puedes ganar muchos premios.
¡Te esperamos a las 5:00 p.m.!
09/09/2015
Could you dance while balancing a tray full of water glasses on your head?
The Maru Montero Dance Company dancers do it gracefully while performing "El Tigre"!
Come see them perform THIS Saturday September 12th at the Latin Dance Nights. We'll be at the Civic Plaza (corner of 14th St. NW/Park Rd./Kenyon.) starting at 5:00 p.m.
Bring your dancing shoes!
Pictured below: Dancers from the Maru Montero Dance Company performing at the 23rd National Cinco de Mayo Festival. Photo by Elena Remez.
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¿Podrías bailar con una charola llena de vasos con agua sobre tu cabeza?
¡Los bailarines de la Compañía de Baile de Maru Montero lo hacen con mucha gracia al presentar "El tigre"!
Ven a verlos bailar ESTE sábado 12 de septiembre a las Noches de Baile Latino. Estaremos en la Plaza Cívica (esquina de 14th St NW/Park Rd./Kenyon) empezando a las 5:00 p.m.
¡No olvides tus zapatos de baile!
Foto: Bailarines de la Compañía de Baile de Maru Montero en el 23ero Festival Nacional del Cinco de Mayo. Foto de Elena Remez.
09/04/2015
We are in El Informador News! Check out our press release for Latin Dance Nights! Sept. 12, 19, and 26 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at the Civic Plaza (14th St. NW/Park Rd./Kenyon).
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¡Estamos en Noticias El Informador! Mira nuestro comunicado de prensa para las Noches de Baile Latino. Septiembre 12, 19 y 26 de 5:00-9:00 p.m. en la Plaza Cívica (14th St. NW/Park Rd./Kenyon).
http://elinformadornews.com/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-with-latin-dance-nights-presented-by-the-maru-montero-dance-company/
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin Dance Nights, presented by the Maru Montero Dance... Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin Dance Nights, presented by the Maru Montero Dance Company TOPICS:Hispanice HeritageMaru MonteroWashington DC Performers will include the Mexican and Latin dancers of the Maru Montero Dance Company and the children’s company, the Mini-Monteros Posted By: e…
09/03/2015
Anexo Social will be with us at the Latin Dance Nights on Saturday September 19 at 5:30 p.m. Don't miss out on their amazing mix of Latin music! See you at the Civic Plaza (14th St. NW/Park Rd./Kenyon) ;)
La banda Anexo Social estará con nosotros en las Noches de Baile Latino el sábado 19 de septiembre a las 5:30 p.m. ¡No te pierdas su mezcla maravillosa de música Latina! Nos vemos pronto en la Plaza Cívica (14th St. NW/Park Rd./Kenyon) ;)
09/02/2015
Check out our Latin Dance Nights press release on Capital Wire PR!
¿Ya viste nuestro comunicado de prensa de las Noches de baile Latino en Capital Wire PR?
http://www.capitalwirepr.com/pr_description.php?id=c1c07df5-4a04-68e7-07e2-55e65c03ff36
Capital Wire PR Washington, DC - Join the FREE celebration during three Saturday nights in Columbia Heights when the Maru Montero Dance Company presents Latin Dance Nights, featuring live music, dance and activities for children.
09/02/2015
Bachata 503 is getting ready for the Latin Dance Nights! Meet us at the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza (14th St NW/Park Rd./Kenyon) on September 12, 19, and 26 to dance with this D.C. band that will put you on your feet!
¡Los músicos de Bachata 503 están alistándose para las Noches de Baile Latino! Te esperamos en la Plaza Cívica de Columbia Heights (14th St NW/Park Rd./Kenyon) el 12, 19 y 26 de septiembre para bailar con esta banda de D.C. que te sacará a la pista.
09/01/2015
Are the kids back to school? We are back in the studio for dance classes! Bring the chiquitos and grandotes on Tuesday and/or Friday 5:00-6:00 p.m. to our Latin dance classes. For more information, send us an email to [email protected] or visit www.marumontero.com.
The Mini-Monteros performing "La Bruja" at the 2015 National Cinco de Mayo Festival.
We are looking for VOLUNTEERS for our Latin Dance Nights! If you are interested in helping us out for this free night of music, dance, arts and crafts, and Latino culture please send us an email to [email protected].
08/25/2015
We are TWENTY days away from our first LATIN DANCE NIGHT! Come join us in our celebration of Hispanic pride at the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza on September 12, 19, 26 from 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Yanet Juárez and Ramón Muñoz practicing "Patito" at the Mexican Cultural Institute.
Maestro Manuel Isaias Angel Mariano from Mexico City is teaching a week of intensive Mexican Folk Dance at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, DC. Here he is showing the first step of Sones de Tixtla, Guerrero. Viva Guerrero!
08/04/2015
FALL CLASSES ARE HERE! + THANK YOU http://conta.cc/1SXATql
FALL CLASSES ARE HERE! + THANK YOU The Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington D.C., in an effort to contribute to the development of professionals within the arts, proudly announces its second Mexican folk dance workshop.
07/28/2015
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