Bachata

thought that the ballroom only consists of one type of dance called the waltz. I was by far amazed at the different variations of the Waltz, swing, and two steps. Before the class, I could not see myself doing any ballroom dance beside salsa and bachata. However, I saw myself very intrigued and enjoying-oddly-the Waltz. Now, when I think of the Waltz, I think of the cliché Disney scenes at the end of the movie that I so adored as a child. Sometimes I even prefer the Waltz instead of the swing…

During the spring break of my sophomore year of high school, I was given the opportunity to volunteer with A.E Finley YMCA. I had been going to the YMCA since I could talk and walk, and I was thrilled to be given the opportunity. However, this wasn’t normal volunteering at the YMCA 2 miles down the road, it was a volunteer mission trip in Lima, Peru. At that point in my life, I never even thought about anywhere outside of Raleigh. I had been to Pittsburgh, PA to visit family, but that was the…

Luchy Gonzalez As a growing Afro-Latina I was constantly having to pick and choose parts of myself that fit society's expectations. Living in a country that struggles with race inequalities, I was never fully accepted by the Hispanic or black youths in my school because I’m biracial. I had witnessed a denial of Dominican heritage derived from years of intolerance, violence against Black Dominicans and Haitians, and corrupt Dominican politics. The adversity I faced throughout my life because of…

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. On August 12, 2009 my family and I boarded a plane that would supposedly help us realize the American dream, as we travelled to the United States. Don’t get me wrong, me, my dad, and my two siblings weren’t completely unaware of life in the US. In fact, when I was 4, we had spent a year living…

for musical style bomba. Salsa, the most well know and popular all over Puerto Rico. “Salsa has definitely made Puerto Rico famous in the world of international music.” Today, music in Puerto Rico includes Bachata and Reggaeton. Reggaeton which is a mixture of hip hop, rap and reggae and Bachata which is similar to R&B. In conclusion, the culture of Puerto Rico is unique and unpredictable. It is important to understand the struggles and the importance on how Puerto Rico cultures was develop.…

I chose to attend the Cultural Center Open House for the purpose of this assignment. The event proved to be a very interesting experience that gave me a sense of belonging. This event helped me realize the importance of cultural centers, especially in schools as large as the University of Connecticut, containing over 30,000 students. Often, it is easy to feel lost due to the size of both the campus and the student population. However, going to the Cultural Center Open House, made me realize that…

as my moods and feelings throughout the day, as my playlist can go from classical composers like Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, to Korean pop music, Original Pinoy Music (OPM) that my parents listened to in their youth, to even Latino reggaeton and bachata popular in Central America that I try to play on my guitar, but my love and admiration for music being able to be with me no matter the situation is what keeps me pressing…

Growing up in Brooklyn, in the early 90’s was one of the best experiences in my life. I remember the ice cream trucks, corner stores, fire hydrates being opened for the kids especially when there was a block party but most of all, the unity of families and neighbors. Many people will say “Brooklyn, only the strong survive” and I have lived by that phrase my entire life. It showed me the beauty of living in one of the boroughs that makes up New York City and has taught me to be a strong…

“I grew up having two different perspectives – One in English, one in Spanish. Two different cultures – But I think that, to me, it’s one. I’m as American as I feel Latin,” said by Prince Royce, a Latin Pop/Bachata singer (“Cultures”). Growing up it felt like Latin/Hispanic people lived in two worlds, yet as time has passed Latin/Hispanic Culture has slowly becoming part of American culture through music, television shows, and language. Music changes throughout the ages, as American culture and…

The Republic is also quite rich in terms of culture. They were the first create the dancing style known as Merengue as well as dance Bachata. The food there is also very good. A typical dominican breakfast consist of Mangu, onions, fried eggs and salami, fried cheese and even avocado. There are many mountain ranges in Dominican Republic which consist of the Pico Duarte and the Loma Alto…