Nadia Denov DeLeon
Born in Argentina in 1985, raised in Panama City, Panama. Graduate of Western Kentucky University.
Dance and Fitness Instructor, Dance Ethnographer, Folklorist, Cultural/Arts Administrator, Arts Educator, Activist.
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Dance and Fitness Instructor, Dance Ethnographer, Folklorist, Cultural/Arts Administrator, Arts Educator, Activist.
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M.A. Folkore (Public Sector Track), Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies, B.A. Interdisciplinary Arts Education with emphasis in Dance, currently pursuing M.A. in Folklore and Graduate Certificate in Wome's StudiesInterests
dance, dance therapy, dance anthropology, dance education, latin dance, salsa, tango, belly dance, paganism, earth-based spirituality, ecology, political/social activism, literature, poetry, folklore, ethnology, feminism, post-colonialism,Favorites
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Common Layers of Oppression: Post-Colonial Feminist Theory Across BordersA look at the history of the feminist movement, the processes of colonization and other forms of oppression, the definition of "Third World", and the experiences of women of color the world over.
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From Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall to American Rap and Latin ReggaetonAn overview of the development of reggae, dancehall, dub, and reggaeton, in Jamaica, Latin America, and worldwide - particularly looking at issues of cultural & religious identity, race, urban youth, gender, musical fusion, and cultural appropriation.
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Romanians and "The Gypsy Problem"Thoughts on a conversation with a Romanian friend about Gypsies. Illustrates social prejudices and draws fascinating connections to similar issues in the U.S. and worldwide when it comes to integrating minorities while preserving their unique cultures.
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Urban, Immigrant, Pan-Latin Identity and Sociopolitical Issues in Salsa MusicWhat is Salsa? What role does it have in Latin culture? How does it reflect and how is it affected by gender, race, immigration, mass-media, cultural identity, and class issues in the Caribbean, in Latin-American cities, and in the U.s.?
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Dominican Bachata: Another CinderellaA "from rags to riches" story in which the music of the rejected urban poor becomes accepted nationally and embraced internationally to become a popular phenomenon.
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Merengue and Dominican IdentityHow Merengue came to be D.R.'s national dance and what it means to Dominican cultural identity.
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Latino Culture: A Mix and Transform CreolizationHow we can we identify with aspects of cultures from three different continents and at the same time claim our own unique identity. We ARE creolization.
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Identity in MotionGet a quick glance at the ideas the author presents in this thought-inspiring book about dance means to those who identify as or are identified as Caribbean people.
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Group Improvisation Tribal Belly Dance in a NutshellA short explanation of what Tribal group improvisation Belly Dance is, how it works, and examples of different styles.
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Species Suicide: Poisoning OurselvesAre you aware of the effects the pesticides we are exposed to in our food can have in on human health?
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No More Profits Over PeopleWe are our government. We must demand it protect our interests over corporations', and life over profits. Safeguard our health and freedom. Bring power back to the people.
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Book Review: "Creative Rhythmic Movement: Boys and Girls Dancing"It is a straight-forward book on the concept of Creative Rhythmic Movement and how to teach it to children in elementary school, helpful to the educator meaning to teach the basic elements of dance and the concepts of rhythm, through activities that develop creativity.
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Book Review "Dance Teaching Methods and Curriculum Design"This seems to be the most complete and comprehensive book in existence on its topic. If you are looking to pick a single book out of all the books out there on teaching dance, I would defintely recommend this one. -
The History of Salsa!A look at the roots of this Latin rhythm, from Cuba's son and Puerto Rico's bomba to New York's Fania All Stars, including some insights into how the term Salsa was coined to refer to this contagious rhythms and dance form. -
The Golden Ball - Drama Lesson PlanStudents read, discuss and dramatize the story while learning about movement, speaking style, plot, and dialogue; and creating their own costumes and props. Script included!
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Belly Dance as a Means of Dance TherapyDetailed research on the benefits of practicing Belly Dance and it's uses as a form of improving emotional and psychological wellbeing.
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Comprehensive Visual Arts, Dance and Music Lesson Plans Integrated with Spanish and Latin CultureThe history of Latin Music and Dance. Clave rhythms. Latin percussion instruments. Analysis of paintings which portray Latin Dances, African Dance, and Flamenco. Plenty of singing, playing, dancing, painting, plus researching and presenting.
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Reviewing Shakespeare's Plays Through PantomimeStudents create a pantomime for one of the previously read Shakespeare's plays, while the others guess which one and chart different movements used in the pantomime which will be used for a discussion on the plot similarities and differences among the plays.
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Recipe for Pasta Al PestoDetailed instructions for cooking a simple and delicious gourmet meal: Pesto Pasta.
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An Introduction to Belly DanceClearing up misconceptions by exploring the theories of the origin of Belly Dance, reviewing its history and stating the physical as well as psychological benefits of practicing it.
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Communism Face to FaceIf you could eat rice with spam and a fried egg for lunch every day, and have a ration card that didn't include the smallest piece of chocolate so that every body could eat and every child could have milk - would you do it?
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An Introduction to Dance TherapyA review of the definition and history of this innovative form of psychotherapy.
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Becoming a Zumba InstructorA recount of how I came to be a certified instructor of the newest (and most fun!) dance fitness craze that is sweeping the nation - Zumba!
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La Fiesta De La Luna at Miami BeachThe full moon is just an excuse to party for some people, for others it is the heart and moving force for this monthly energy renewing ritual of joyful spirituality, for everybody it is the time to gather up with drums.