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Señora New Mexico 2018 (Rental)

6 pm – 9 pm The mission of the Señora New Mexico pageant is to empower women to gain personal growth in all areas, showcasing their beauty, culture, and talents. The pageant is exclusively for married women and single women with children. It is a celebration of beauty, style, and cultural appreciation, emphasizing the opportunity for personal development while serving the community. $27 Adults and $12 kids The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC (more…)

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Miss Latinita New Mexico 2018 (Rental)

12 pm to 3 pm Miss Latinita New Mexico is the most prestigious and famous pageant system in New Mexico for girls between five and thirteen years old. It is a celebration of beauty, style, and cultural appreciation, emphasizing the opportunity for personal development in social, stage, and speaking skills. $17 Adults, $12 kids The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event

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Domingos en Arte: Maferefun Orisha, A Salute to the Saints

7:30 pm Maferefun Orisha introduces the public to the pantheon of Afro-Cuban gods and goddesses. These saints—or Orisha—represent different aspects of nature and humanity. The first set of this performance showcases the Orishas through story, song, and dance. The Bataleros de Querque will sing traditional songs in Yoruban while playing the sacred batá drums, while the Odara Dance Ensemble will portray the different gods and goddesses through dance and costume. Hear and see Chango, the god of thunder and lightning; Ochun, the river goddess of love; Oya,

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Summer Institute Performances: The Manoa Project

8 pm both days The NHCC’s Summer Institutes—Circo Latino, the Manoa Project, and Voces—join the Manoa Project Teen Ensemble for a stirring performance of a fully produced original show written and created by a group of theatre students who have trained and worked together over four weeks. $10 w/ $2 discount for students Deep gratitude to our sponsors who make the program possible: Nusenda Credit Union, City of Albuquerque Urban Enhancement Fund, Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation.

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Summer Institute Performances: Voces

6 pm The NHCC’s Summer Institutes—Circo Latino, the Manoa Project, and Voces— students from the Voces writing program will perform selected pieces from their month of intensive writing that explore their own inner voices. Free public event; suggested donation $5 Deep gratitude to our sponsors who make the program possible: Nusenda Credit Union, City of Albuquerque Urban Enhancement Fund, Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation.

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Summer Institute Performances: Circo Latino

Thursday at 5 pm Friday at 10 am The NHCC’s Summer Institutes—Circo Latino, the Manoa Project, and Voces— come see young artists, ages 8-13, present an original show featuring trapeze, juggling, stilting, acrobatics, clowning, live music, and more. Free event with a suggested donation of $5 Deep gratitude to our sponsors who make the program possible: Nusenda Credit Union, Pacific Dental Services, City of Albuquerque Urban Enhancement Fund, Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation.

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On Point Dance Studio: Throwin’ It Back In Time (Rental)

6 pm On Point Dance Studio presents our 2018 Summer Recital. Students will perform routines they have learned during the spring semester—a combination of folklorico, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and contemporary dance. $17, $22, $27 The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event,

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2018 Miss New Mexico Latina (Rental)

5:30 pm The Miss New Mexico Latina™ and Miss Teen New Mexico Latina™ pageants together constitute the largest state pageant in New Mexico for Latinas, and are the preliminaries to the national Miss U.S. Latina and Miss Teen U.S. Latina pageants. The mission is to empower women of Latin/Hispanic origin living in New Mexico and to enable them to embrace and showcase their culture while serving the community. $27, w/ discounts available for kids 12 and younger The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were

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¡Baile!: Family and Friends & Rueda de Casino (Cuban Salsa) Dance Classes

5 pm to 6 pm Family and Friends Dance Class – On Tuesday nights in June and July, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is offering Latin American and Hispanic dance classes at 5 pm for families and friends. These classes will foster an intergenerational learning atmosphere. Bring your kids! Bring your grandparents! Bring your neighbors! Learning about the history and culture of the dances will be included. Some dances that may be taught include salsa, bachata, merengue, Mexican ballet folklorico, chachacha, casino, and more. No experience necessary. Instructors:

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