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FESTIVALISSIMO
NOONTIME DANCING WITH FESTIVALISSIMO - From May 30 to June 2, 2011
Festivalissimo invites you to take a Latin break under the luminous glass roof of Place Alexis Nihon. During four consecutive days, from noontime until 2 p.m., we invite you to attend our free dance workshops with the best Latin dance schools of Montreal.
Place Alexis Nihon is the shopping mall connected to Atwater metro.
FIESTA LATINA OF FESTIVALISSIMO - From June 3 to June 5, 2011
Presented in collaboration with; Loto-Quebec, TV5, the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation, Heritage Canada, the Borough of Ville-Marie District, and the City of Montreal. Festivalissimo's 2011 festival in the Park "FIESTA LATINA" celebrates the closing ceremony for its 16th annual Film Festival, by returning with 3 fun-packed days and nights of quality programming for the whole family.
Located in Cabot Square, a small park next to Atwater metro and in front of the Old Forum, the Fiesta Latina will transform this park into a veritable cultural odyssey. All free of charge to the public, the Fiesta features non-stop dancing and live music performances on the Loto-Quebec stage, as well as day long dance workshops that finish with a nightly dancing extravaganza accompanied by a live Orchestra. The public can catch their breath while they watch Latin short films in the TV5 cinema tent with lounge, or interact with more than a dozen cultural street actors that will animate the grounds.Traditional Ibero-Latin-American cuisine will tempt the palate of festivalgoer's as they enjoy the musical rhythms' of Tango on Friday, Salsa on Saturday, and a Flamenco splashed Sunday of dance for this spicy weekend of Latin culture. Help us build a new children's hospital by supporting their efforts at the fundraising kiosk, located in the kid's zone, we promise non-stop fun for the whole family.
Comomango
Salsa San Tropez
GRAND SPECTACLE SUR LA SCÈNE LOTO-QUÉBEC : Intakto
Concert Intakto : Bal à la belle étoile
JUNE 03, 21:30h
Square Cabot (Coin Ste-Catherine et Atwater)Gratuit$
With a diversified repertoire – mostly of original compositions, and after more than 400 shows in Canada, the U.S.A., France and Japan, the members of Intakto will bring that day-dedicated to tango- to a close with a concert you will not forget.
GRAND SPECTACLE SUR LA SCÈNE LOTO-QUÉBEC : Cuban Martinez Show
Cuban Martinez Show : Bal à la belle étoile
JUNE 04, 21:30h
Square Cabot (Coin Ste-Catherine et Atwater)Free
Under the artistic direction of the Cuban-Canadian Yordan Martinez, the 10 artists of the Cuban Martinez Project will perform tunes and compositions mixed with funk, latin jazz, reggae, salsa, timba and cha-cha-cha. This Cuban flavoured show will offer a unique and unforgettable experience to all world music fanatics.
GRAND SPECTACLE SUR LA SCÈNE LOTO-QUÉBEC : SoNSuRyLuNa
SoNSuRyLuNa
JUNE 05, 18:00h
Square Cabot (Coin Ste-Catherine et Atwater)Free
SoNSuRyLuNa is a group of musicians from all around the world. Without leaving aside Mexican tradition or history, they give new highlights to traditional pieces, blending them deliciously with various styles like bossa-nova, reggae, Colombian Cumbia, bolero, jazz and flamenco.
GRAND SPECTACLE SUR LA SCÈNE LOTO-QUÉBEC : Le Gran Orchestra Cubana
Le gran orchestra cubana : Mi salsa Montreal
JUNE 05, 19:30h
Square Cabot (Coin Ste-Catherine et Atwater)Free
The Gran Orquesta Cubana gathers the best Cuban music talents in Montreal! With a repertoire of rhythms, melodies and very contemporary sounds, this band doesn’t leave anyone indifferent. Cuban music lovers will be more than satisfied! Grand Orquesta Cubana is proud to present Mi Salsa Montreal, a show dedicated to a greater audience enjoying Cuban music and dance.
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