This fall, Taino Productions, a group of dancers drawn from an ethnically rich mixture of people will perform an original dance concert called, Raices Cultura Latina 'Raices refers to the root of every culture and dance. The show  celebrates Latin forms of dance and will present them from the streets of Spanish Harlem to the mountains of Brazil. Salsa, Bolero, Argentine Tango and Brazilian dances are just a few of the styles that will be presented both in their original form and fused with today's urban culture.

  "Every dance is rooted in a spiritual séance",  explains Israel Martinez, the show's producer and owner of the new Martinez Studios in College Point, Queens.   The show aims to preserve the purity and spirit of each dance form in an effort to facilitate a reconnection with its spiritual root.  The concert takes place at Natives Theater located at 82-22 Northern Blvd.,Jackson Heights, NY.  This building is a former movie theater that houses a restaurant on the ground floor, so a dinner and a show night can happen readily.     

Performances are scheduled at:  Natives Theater, 82-22 Northern Blvd. Jackson Heights, Queens.           

Thursday, December 12th..................8PM

For tickets and information call:  718-463-5022


The Dance of Souls, a benefit for The Children's Aid Society to help the children of victims of the September I It" tragedy, illuminated the stage of The Theatre at Riverside Church, in Manhattan, December 2 1st and 22nd 2001.

Producers Keith "Mystic" Williams, Israel Martinez, Reuben L. Edwards, Courtney French and Brian Gathers assembled an array of talented choreographers and performers who played three shows to sold out crowds. Along with the producers, other affiliated choreographers and performers included: Rhapsody James, Dance Fusion, Jennifer Wilt, Felicia Swoop, TAPCO, Danielle Greer, Che Woods, Mariana Bekerman Dance Company, Candice Franklin and Jill Rucci.

Sponsored by Village Voice, Taino Productions, Time Circle Dance Studios, Rhythm By Nature Inc. and Double G Productions, the two-hour show boasted an eclectic repertoire of Latin, Modem, African, Jazz, House, Hip-Hop as well as a musical performance by Jennifer Washington.

Dance Of Souls Part II is scheduled to open  December 27th & 28th 2002 .
 

Martinez Dance Studios is also home to Taino Dance Theater Israel's dance company which performs regularly throughout the New York Metropolitan area.