Dominican festival is Saturday at college

PALMER — The UAA Student Spanish Club, La Tertulia, has planned a Dominican Music and Dance Festival from 4 to 7:30 p.m., June 1 on the grounds of Mat-Su College and at the University of Alaska Anchorage campus June 2.

The first-time event will follow the Machetanz Arts Festival on Saturday at the college.

The festival starts with a one-hour bachata dance class taught by Alaska Dance Promotions professional instructors. No experience is necessary and no partner is required.

World-renowned Dominican artist Joan Soriano and his band will play a two-hour concert featuring Dominican percussion instruments like the tambora, the guira and the bongo at 5 p.m. outside the atrium.

During intermission, Dominican folkloric dancer Altagracia Guillen and the Alaska Dance Promotions’ semi-pro team will perform Latin dance routines.

Security will be provided for this all ages event at this family friendly, alcohol- and drug-free event. Picnics are welcome.

Tickets cost $10 and are available online at matsu.alaska.edu/dmdf/, or at the Campus Cache.

For more information about the dance festival, contact 746-9317, cbsmith3@matsu.alaska.edu, or visit matsu.alaska.edu/dmdf/ or on.fb.me/1adxsFE.

For more information about the Machetanz Arts Festival, visit bit.ly/115yQ7V.