Let's Boogie! This project will bring a series of dance-focused programming to the Bronx community. From dance classes (both virtual and in person) to film screenings to live music & dance events, let's explore, celebrate and enjoy the art of dance!
Amanda Cardona strives to focus on three ideas through the art she creates: preserve dance styles that speak to her and that have cultural significance, educate others about those styles, and evolve the dance styles. She focuses on these three areas to bridge cultural and generational gaps, specifically within the Latino culture. As a 2nd generation US born Latina, she has always found myself firmly planted with one foot in “American” culture and the other trying to capture the essence of the “Latino” culture. Growing up, this mixed identity felt like a burden, where could never truly live up or be a valid representative of either culture. Through her art, specifically dance, she strives to dispel that notion not only within herself but also for countless others who may feel the same way.
