Since 1965, New Swing Sextet has been rocking the dance. This Grammy Nominated band is celebrating 50 years of Swing and is sharing their story with us at the 2015 Capital Congress. Come and experience their history of boogaloo, New York Mambo, from summer resorts to night clubs and everything in between! Don’t miss this informative session!
Main – Ballroom Saturday 5:30PM
Darlin Garcia is the founder and artistic director of Art In Motion Latin Dancers. Born in the Dominican Republic, this energetic dancer, performer, and instructor has gained recognition as one of the top male salsa dancers in the Philadelphia area. With over nine years of experience, Darlin Garcia has danced and performed locally, nationally and internationally in countries like China, France, Panama, Ireland, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
Darlin will explain how he took a hobby of dancing Salsa, and turned it into a movement. From his first steps to owning a studio, dancing around the world, and providing for his family. Darlin AIM’s high, and wants to encourage you to do the same.
Sunday – 5PM – Banneker Room (Kizomba Room)
Sunday – 1PM – Banneker Room (Kizomba Room)
Liz and Jessica are strong sisters, with a story to share.
Liz Becerra is the co-director and business manager of the Art In Motion Dance Academy in Philadelphia. As an instructor, performer, and dancer, Liz has traveled the world performing, teaching and competing. She has been to China, France, Panama, Trinidad, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Ireland and throughout North America. Liz currently holds 2 world championship titles. Her Art in Motion Ladies Team is the 2014 World Salsa Summit Ladies Team Champion and she is part of the 2015 World Champion Bachata team.
Liz and Jessica are the founders of SIDA – Sisters Inspired to Defeat AIDS. After overcoming the tragic loss of both parents in 1992 as a result of HIV/AIDS. They are ‘Opening the Door to an Unspoken Truth’ since the discrimination associated with the epidemic in the 80’s and 90‘s forced them to hide the truth about their parents’ deaths for almost 20 years.
As the middle children among two other siblings, these sisters have courageously made it their mission to open up and publicly share their story of how they turned their tragedy into triumph through their achievements and success. These sisters desire to educate audiences about the continued seriousness of the epidemic, to motivate them to value life and to empower them to succeed in all aspects of life regardless of any situation.