One SOUND, one VOICE

I need help starting a group in Bowling Green, KY

Hi:) A friend from Los Angeles told me about this web-site and recommended that I post my situation. I teach middle school and in this school of 1,000 students about 100 are Latinos. Our Latino students have a LOW self-esteem:( They view their heritage in a negative way and I believe this effects everything they do. Selling the dream of success and "si se puede" attitude is hard. So, I started a Latino club, to my surprise 72 latino students showed up. From this group 20 students want to start a Folklorico dance group. Which brings me to my NEED - I applied for a grant ($600) from this money I planned to use 300 to buy just a basic skirt for the girls and the boys a basic hat. My friend said that sometimes there are people that are looking to donate their outfits to a good cause. I hope you understand my need. I have to make this group a success for the sake of the kids. Let me know if you are interested in helping me anyway or I will take any advice you can offer. I never danced but I am sure willing to learn! :)

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Luis C Munoz on February 3, 2010 at 6:07pm: Make contact with Benny Murrieta (he just left you a comment). He is a great resource.

Luis

FolkloricoOnline.com; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by FOLKLORE MEXICANO DEL SUR DE CAL on February 8, 2010 at 12:25pm: Hi Sandra.

You need to find a place that sells fabric for ($1.00 -1.90) per yard. Also a good seamstress or a mom in the group that would be willing to help with sewing. In my group we have 3 moms. This will stretch money a long way. Also: Decide the regions you want to dance and then see what Item in common all of them have. (A white shirt? or a white blouse with ruffle for girls?) Then you just need different pants or skirts.

Here in LA you can buy a spool of 100 yrds. ribbon for 7 or 8 dollars. Make sure your price is close to that or the same.
If you need more info or ideas please e-mailme folkloremexicano@gmail.com; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sandra on February 10, 2010 at 11:27am: Thank you for your response. I had a meeting with parents on Monday night and again it suprises me how are people can come through. Out of the 45 invites I send out 39 families showed up wanted to continue this "Latino Club" for the sake of their kids. They are willing to help. Some said that they would give a service in exchange of paying the clothes. I think that would not be a problem except we need money to buy the material. I still have not heard from the grant people. Partly because the city is at a stand still because of snow. Anyway wish me luck and I'll keep you posted. Believe or not I feel this is something I have to do and it will come together. :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Benny Murrietta "Jovie" Valles on February 10, 2010 at 2:48pm: Good afternoon Sandra:

Stay safe now that the snow storms are in your area. Glad to hear about the support from the parent's.
Let me know if you need other info

Best of luck and success

Ben m. Valles; ▶ Reply to This