Resilience is more than our ability to survive through tragedy. How do we maintain love, compassion, empathy - the things that make us human - when our circumstances are less than ideal and our world is riddled with death and hate?
The Roots of Salsa Dance
As we look to the future, salsa's ability to adapt and incorporate diverse influences ensures its place as a beloved and ever-evolving dance form, continuing to inspire and connect generations of dancers and enthusiasts worldwide.
Read on to discover how the past continues to shape the future of the ever-evolving world of Salsa.
Academia: The New Jim Crow
The global movement to free Palestine from senseless murder, attempted genocide, and decades of oppression by the Israeli government, has further exposed the contradictions, shortcomings, and gut-wrenching truths that is the backbone of higher education in America. Some of these terrifying truths are very reminiscent of the Jim Crow era - which begs the question: is history repeating itself?
World Day of Social Justice: Why It Matters and What You Can Do
Every year, February 20th is observed as the World Day of Social Justice, a day dedicated to confronting social issues and promoting equality and fairness. In this article, we’ll delve into the significance of this day, outline actions you can take to contribute to social justice, and to share how we at CONTRA-TIEMPO are doing our part to advance social justice in L.A. and beyond.
The Power of Art as Social Action
As Carol Hanisch said, “the personal is political” and art is personal. For CONTRA-TIEMPO, our artistic work represents/tells the stories of persons impacted by patriarchy, systemic racism, and white supremacy. When personal stories are shared socially through dance, music, theater, visual art, poetry we are exercising our personal and social power as a connected community.