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About Me

Brooklyn Arts Council(BAC) is a service organization dedicated to helping artists, arts organizations, and community groups promote and sustain the arts. BAC is unique in the borough in that it assists artists -- both amateur and professional -- in all disciplines.
Major areas of support include BAC's Community Arts Regrant Program, Professional Development Seminars for the Arts, Arts in Education, BAC Folk Arts, the BAC International Film and Video Festival, and BAC Gallery.
Day of the Dead in Brooklyn
http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/documents/1027

In September 2008 BAC Folk Arts initiates a year-long project called Days of the Dead in Brooklyn (DODB). The primary goal of the project is to heighten public awareness of Brooklyn-based community and family arts practices related to mourning and remembrance. Public programs including performances, lecture-demos, and symposia.

BAC Gallery presents Creative Cartographies
http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/documents/1032

OPENING RECEPTION September 26, 6-8pm Special hours for the DUMBO Art under the Bridge Festival: September 27, 1- 4pmInfluenced by the organization inherent in cartography, the twelve Brooklyn-based artists in BAC Gallery's latest exhibitionpresent viewpoints both personal and political, mapping their own thoughts, journeys, and ob

Free Seminar: Profit vs. Nonprofit Arts Orgs, What's Right for You?
http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/documents/943

Oct. 28, 6 - 8pm This workshop will provide information about the basic differences between profit and nonprofit entities, with a focus on the requirements for organizing LLCs and for-profit corporations, such as articles of organization, publication requirements and filing fees.

Seminar: Health Care for Artists
http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/documents/1030

11/13/086:00PM - 8:00PM Fractured Atlas offers access to quality health care plans that meet a variety of budgets and circumstances to the arts community of New York State, and provides a foundation of support through advocacy and education. Experienced staff members offer technical assistance throughout the application process and.

My Interests

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BACâ€™s Folk Feet Dance Workshops connect you to Brooklynâ€™s traditional dance masters. These experts in different dance cultures are available to teach dance classes throughout the New York area. Learn dances such as:

PUERTO RICAN BOMBA

GREEK SYRTOS

EGYPTIAN SAIDI

BRAZILIAN ORIXÃ MOVEMENTS

PANAMANIAN PUNTO

IRISH JIGS AND REELS

AMERICAN SQUARE DANCE

TRINIDADIAN LIMBO AND CALYPSO

HAWAIIAN KE AO NANI

DOMINICAN MERENGUE TÃPICO

HAITIAN KOMPAS

BREAKING AND ELECTRIC BOOGIE

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Traditional dance teachers get you on your feet while you gain insight into Brooklynâ€™s cultures and traditions. Book a Folk Feet dance artist to teach at your community-based organization, cultural institution, youth group, senior center or social gathering.
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My Blog

Norwegian and Levantine Dance Party/Hafla

Part of Folk Feet on Fifth's Norwegian Nights and Levantine Layali: 3 Evenings of Dance in Bay Ridge Presented in partnership with Young Dancers in Repertory Saturday, January 24 7-9pm Food, Perform...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:48:00 GMT

Lebanese and Palestinian Debke Dance Class

Part of Folk Feet on Fifth's Norwegian Nights and Levantine Layali: 3 Evenings of Dance in Bay Ridge Presented in partnership with Young Dancers in Repertory Thursday, January 22 7-8:30pm With Ramzi...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:47:00 GMT

Norwegian Folkdance Class

Part of Folk Feet on Fifth's Norwegian Nights and Levantine Layali: 3 Evenings of Dance in Bay Ridge Presented in partnership with Young Dancers in Repertory Thursday, January 15 7-8:30pm With Paul ...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:41:00 GMT

SCENE: Brooklyn Independent Film and Media Arts

Scene: Brooklyn, Brooklyn Arts Council's re-invigorated and re-named 43rd annual film and media arts program, will feature several exciting events in the spring of 2009 to be presented at the newly re...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:09:00 GMT

Prayers for the Dead

Prayers for the DeadDate:11/23/08Time: 3:00PM - 4:30PMLocation: Congregation Beth Elohim Rotunda, 271 Garfield Place at 8th Ave, BrooklynJewish Memorial Song, Buddhist Chants, and African Invocation...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:39:00 GMT

All Souls Day Symbols, Stories and Trumpets at Green-Wood Cemetery

All Souls' Day "Symbols, Stories and Trumpets" at Green-Wood CemeteryDate: 11/2/08Time: 3:30pm - 6pm Location: Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street at Fifth Ave, BrooklynTour Historic Green-Wood Cemet...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:35:00 GMT

Ofrenda Altar and Chinese Buddhist Ancestral Altar Dedication

Ofrenda Altar and Chinese Buddhist Ancestral Altar DedicationDate: 11/01/08Time: 12:00PM - 2:00PMLocation: Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Ave. at 51st St., BrooklynCome to a lively program surroundin...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:26:00 GMT

Workshop 1: Mexican Days of the Dead (Días de Los Muertos)

Workshop 1: Mexican Days of the Dead (Días de Los Muertos)Date: 10/28/08Time: 3:30PM - 5:00PMLocation: Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Ave. at 51st St., BrooklynHelp prepare a Mexican Days of the Dead...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:06:00 GMT

Workshop 2: Mexican Days of the Dead (Días de Los Muertos)

Workshop 2: Mexican Days of the Dead (Días de Los Muertos)Date: 10/29/08Time: 3:30PM - 5:00PMLocation: Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Ave. at 51st St., BrooklynHelp prepare a Mexican Days of the Dead ...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:13:00 GMT

BAC Gallery Call for Submissions: Clamoring to Become Visible

Call for Submissions Clamoring to Become VisibleFebruary 5 June 26, 2009Curator: Christine Spangler Curatorial Description:Clamoring to Become Visible will examine how the written word interac...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:11:00 GMT