Kaisahan of San Jose Dance Co., Inc.

Congratulations to Raymundo Moreno for being recognized in the Silicon Valley Arts and Business Awards 2005 List of Nominees

http://www.artscouncil.org/abbys_2005_nom.htm

Founded in 1993 by the City of San Jose under the title “Performing Arts Series,” the Festival of Cultures shines the spotlight on San Jose’s culturally rich artistic heritage through four days of multi-cultural arts performances. Support for the 2005 Festival of Cultures is provided by the founding sponsor, City of San Jose, and executive producer, Arts Council Silicon Valley. Additional support is provided by the John S. and James L Knight Foundation and Community Foundation Silicon Valley. The San Jose Jazz Society is proud to present this dynamic event.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 8PM
San Jose Jazz Society
Festival Preview Concert:
“Modern Jazz Meets the Great Brazilian Songbook”
Dahveed Behroozi Trio
Claudia Villela Ensemble

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 8PM
“Dance Underground”
Visual Rhythm Dance
Company with special guests:
Nu Origin, Jason Bayani, B-Syde,
and vocalist Jacquelline Herrara

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2PM
“PACIFIC OVERTURES I ”
Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra
Kawailehua Hula Ohana

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 8PM
“PACIFIC OVERTURES II ”
Abhinaya Dance Company
Kaisahan of San Jose Dance Company

SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2PM
“RHYTHM IS THE ROOT ”
Xochipilli
San Jose Taiko

WHERE: THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE, SDOWNTOWN SAN JOSE
TICKETS: $32/$22
Online at www.ticketmaster.com
In person at Symphony Silicon Valley Box Office
467 South First Street in San Jose
By phone: 408-286-2600 ext. 23, M-F 10AM-5PM

Tickets available through Symphony Silicon Valley Box Office only. Students 26 and under, seniors 65+, and members of the San Jose Jazz Society receive a $5 discount on tickets. For San Jose Jazz Society member password, email: events@sanjosejazz.org

Kaisahan of San Jose Dance Company, USA,
Opens the 2005 Concert Season of Concert at the Park

As an opening for its 2005 concert season, Concert at the Park presents the Kaisahan of San Jose Dance Company from California, USA, under the artistic direction of Mrs. Helen Pastor Moreno. Hosting this Sunday program which is brought to the public for free by the National Parks Development Committee, under Executive Director Carlito A. Fajardo, and the National Broadcasting Network, is Ms. Minette Padilla.
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Kaisahan of San Jose Goodwill Tour to the Philippines

After 22 years in the making, Kaisahan of San Jose will embark on its first ever Goodwill Tour to the Philippines December 26, 2004 – January 4, 2005. Invited by the Philippine Department of Tourism, the tour will include the following once in lifetime performances:
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A letter from the Governor of California
Wishing Kaisahan a memorable trip to the Philippines
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A feature article about Kaisahan in the San Jose Mercury News

HOMEGROWN DANCE COMPANY

Source: NERISSA PACIO -- Mercury News
They call her Manang Helen, a term of respect and endearment in the Filipino culture, loosely translated as ''older sister.''Her unusual group of 30 dancers -- ranging in age from 7 to 45 -- seems more like an extended family than a professional dance company.But Helen Pastor-Moreno, 53, artistic director and co-founder of Kaisahan of San Jose, has always intended it to be that way.''It came from the family,'' says Pastor-Moreno, who started

Published on December 9, 2004, Page 1E, San Jose Mercury News (CA)
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A feature article about Kaisahan in the Philippine News

By Romina D. Saha
Philippine News

San Jose, Calif. – 'Tis indeed the season of giving and several Filipino American performing artists will be doing their share by delivering Christmas presents to poor and ill children in the Philippines.

Members of the Kaisahan of San Jose Dance Company, Inc., 16 of them children, are raising money to donate to ABS-CBN Foundation's Bantay-Bata program, which benefits abused, homeless, and sick Filipino children. Meanwhile, singer Amor Ilao McGuinness, a presidential awardee, will deliver toys to mentally-disabled children in Laguna.

Published on December 8-14, 2004, Page A18, San Francisco Philippine News (CA)
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Congratulations to Raymundo Moreno for being recognized in the Silicon Valley Arts and Business Awards 2005 List of Nominees http://www.artscouncil.org/abbys_2005_nom.htm Founded in 1993 by the City of San Jose under the title “Performing Arts Series,” the Festival of Cultures shines the spotlight on San Jose’s culturally rich artistic heritage through four days of multi-cultural arts performances. Support for the 2005 Festival of Cultures is provided by the founding sponsor, City of San Jose, and executive producer, Arts Council Silicon Valley. Additional support is provided by the John S. and James L Knight Foundation and Community Foundation Silicon Valley. The San Jose Jazz Society is proud to present this dynamic event. THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 8PM San Jose Jazz Society Festival Preview Concert: “Modern Jazz Meets the Great Brazilian Songbook” Dahveed Behroozi Trio Claudia Villela Ensemble FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 8PM “Dance Underground” Visual Rhythm Dance Company with special guests: Nu Origin, Jason Bayani, B-Syde, and vocalist Jacquelline Herrara SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2PM “PACIFIC OVERTURES I ” Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra Kawailehua Hula Ohana SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 8PM “PACIFIC OVERTURES II ” Abhinaya Dance Company Kaisahan of San Jose Dance Company SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2PM “RHYTHM IS THE ROOT ” Xochipilli San Jose Taiko WHERE: THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE, SDOWNTOWN SAN JOSE TICKETS: $32/$22 Online at www.ticketmaster.com In person at Symphony Silicon Valley Box Office 467 South First Street in San Jose By phone: 408-286-2600 ext. 23, M-F 10AM-5PM Tickets available through Symphony Silicon Valley Box Office only. Students 26 and under, seniors 65+, and members of the San Jose Jazz Society receive a $5 discount on tickets. For San Jose Jazz Society member password, email: events@sanjosejazz.org Kaisahan of San Jose Dance Company, USA, Opens the 2005 Concert Season of Concert at the Park As an opening for its 2005 concert season, Concert at the Park presents the Kaisahan of San Jose Dance Company from California, USA, under the artistic direction of Mrs. Helen Pastor Moreno. Hosting this Sunday program which is brought to the public for free by the National Parks Development Committee, under Executive Director Carlito A. Fajardo, and the National Broadcasting Network, is Ms. Minette Padilla. READ ENTIRE ARTICLE Kaisahan of San Jose Goodwill Tour to the Philippines After 22 years in the making, Kaisahan of San Jose will embark on its first ever Goodwill Tour to the Philippines December 26, 2004 – January 4, 2005. Invited by the Philippine Department of Tourism, the tour will include the following once in lifetime performances: READ MORE A letter from the Governor of California Wishing Kaisahan a memorable trip to the Philippines READ MORE A feature article about Kaisahan in the San Jose Mercury News HOMEGROWN DANCE COMPANY Source: NERISSA PACIO -- Mercury News They call her Manang Helen, a term of respect and endearment in the Filipino culture, loosely translated as ''older sister.''Her unusual group of 30 dancers -- ranging in age from 7 to 45 -- seems more like an extended family than a professional dance company.But Helen Pastor-Moreno, 53, artistic director and co-founder of Kaisahan of San Jose, has always intended it to be that way.''It came from the family,'' says Pastor-Moreno, who started Published on December 9, 2004, Page 1E, San Jose Mercury News (CA) READ ENTIRE ARTICLE A feature article about Kaisahan in the Philippine News By Romina D. Saha Philippine News San Jose, Calif. – 'Tis indeed the season of giving and several Filipino American performing artists will be doing their share by delivering Christmas presents to poor and ill children in the Philippines. Members of the Kaisahan of San Jose Dance Company, Inc., 16 of them children, are raising money to donate to ABS-CBN Foundation's Bantay-Bata program, which benefits abused, homeless, and sick Filipino children. Meanwhile, singer Amor Ilao McGuinness, a presidential awardee, will deliver toys to mentally-disabled children in Laguna. Published on December 8-14, 2004, Page A18, San Francisco Philippine News (CA) READ ENTIRE ARTICLE BACK