Saturday Program

 

4:05 - 4:15 PM: Announcements: 
    - Visit the Craft Booth and crafters inside the gymnasium (Toys, Gifts, & Novelties)
    - Visit the Sidewalk Café
    - 50/50 Raffle Tickets 
    - Quilt Raffle Tickets 
    - Call for Volunteers.  To sign up, go to the information booth.
    - Recognition of Our Sponsors

 

4:15 – 4:45 PM:   Grupo of Danza and Cachiporras by Banda Cielos de Purpura y Oro C.A.  Established in 2025, the group is a non-profit organization that insipres youth and families through music, dance, cultural arts, and community service while celebrating the Latino heritage.

 

 

4:50 – 5:20 PM: Jodyram the Line Dance Ma’am -  Ms. Jody Ramsey has been a line dancing instructor, with Silky Smooth dance studio, in Occoquan, VA, for over 16 years. She enjoys learning new dances and teaching them to all who want to learn. The dances she picks are mostly low impact and are done to great music. If you want to learn, exercise and have fun, then this is for you!!

 

 

5:30 – 5:40 PM: Announcements: 
    - Visit the Craft Booth and crafters in the gymnasium (Toys, Gifts, & Novelties)
    - Visit the Sidewalk Café
    - Call for Volunteers.  To sign up, go to the information booth
    - Sponsors Recognition 
    - Quilt Raffle Tickets 
    - Draw 50/50 Raffle Winner 
    - Volunteer Raffle Drawing 

 

5:40 – 6:10 PM:  “Festejo” dance, an Afro-Peruano Folkloric Dance by Perú Folklore Nothern Virginia.
    “Festejo” is a Peruvian dance with African roots.  It represents the Peruvian mestizaje practiced on the central coast, in cities such as Cañete, Chincha, and Lima the Capital city of Perú.  Camila Vargas and Marianne Alcala will perform the dance.  Last night, Camila danced here a different Peruvian dance with her brother, Ariel.  Marianne promotes this dance through different performances in the area.  Let’s welcome Camila and Marianne!

 

 

6:15 - 6:45 PM: The Group International Foundation Fil-Am Dance Ensemble - Philippine Dance Ensemble  

 

    6:15 PM:  The Group International Foundation Fil-Am Dance Ensemble, popularly known as TGIF Fil-Am Dance Ensemble, is ready to entertain you with the “Salakot Philippine” folk dance.  The “Salakot” dance is a traditional Philippine folk dance originated in Ilocos Region of Luzon which celebrates Filipino rural life, farming cultures, and fishing identities.  It features dancers using “Salakot” which means Hat in English (a wide brimmed rattan leaves, bamboo, and palms).  The “Salakot” protects from rain, and heat of the sun.  Fishermen and farmers wear them to honor the hard work and Filipino dignity to display with grace, patience, and toughness while working to have plenty of harvest of vegetables, fruits, or fishes or seafood each time.  Without further adiew, please welcome the TGIF Fil-Am Dance Ensemble. Let’s give them a big hand!


       6:19 PM:  Ms. Tess Bonaguro will sing “Have Your Way”  by Katy Nichole

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    6:23 PM:  Ms. Jo Sherman and Ms. Ruby Cawilan, the Hula Ladies, will perform the “Nani Wale Na Hala Hula                           dance”.



     6:27 PM:  Mr. Angel Mcguire will sing “From This Moment On” by Shania Twain.

    

       6:32 PM:  Ms. Jo Sherman and Ms. Ruby Cawilan, the Hula Ladies, will perform the “God Bless the USA Hula                           Dance.” 

    

      6:36 PM:  Ms.Tess Bonaguro will sing “How Great Thou Art” by Carrie 
            Underwood.


    6:40 PM:  The Group International Foundation Fil-Am Dance Ensemble is excited and ready to entertain you for the 2nd time to a Philippine folk dance called “Manang Biday”.   “Manang Biday” is a traditional Ilocano folksong in Northern Luzon, particularly in the province of Ilocos. This song implies the courtship of a young maiden named “Manang Biday”.  Serenading or “Harana” in Tagalog or Filipino word is a love interest commonly famous custom of the Filipinos. Until today, it is still practiced by the Ilocanos. Please welcome The Group International Foundation Fil-Am Dance Ensemble to perform “Manang Biday”. Thank you and enjoy.

 

6:45 – 7:15 PM: Seniors on Step (S.O.S.) … Danita Moses
    Line dancing is a popular and great form of exercise for all ages, especially for older adults. It stimulates the brain, reduces stress, lowers the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s and dementia, increases mental capacity, improves posture and balance, tones body, strengthens bones and muscles, provides opportunity to socialize and meet people. Unlike certain exercise routines, line dancing doesn’t demand pricey equipment or memberships. All you need is some toe-tapping music and sufficient room to groove, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of financial limitations.

    This next group is going to show you what I mean. Seniors On Step (S.O.S.) was formed by Danita Moses and is based in Alexandria, VA. Their mission is to promote health and wellness, movement, fellowship and pure FUN among active seniors and the general public. S.O.S. is a high energy line dance performance group, consisting of dancers 55+ years of age. They have appeared at the NBC 4 Health and Fitness Expo, Adams Morgan Day Festival, Pittsburgh Line Dance Convention, Texas Jam in Dallas, TX to name a few. Additionally, they have won first place in the Seniors Got Talent competition. Remember, each step you take on the dance floor is a step toward better health and happiness. So, put on those dancing shoes and let the good vibes flow!  

 

7:15 - 7:45 PM: Oración a la bandera de El Salvador, la canción “Patria Querida”, and Baile Tîpico Salvadoreño, “El Sombrero Azul” by Ministerio Santo Romero -   El Ministerio Santo Romero empezó aquí en la Sagrada Familia en 2025.  Y, orgullosamanete tiene el honor de representar a su pais de El Salvador.  La oración a la bandera de El Salvador es interpretada por Diego Ramiréz.  La canción “Patria Querida” de Alvaro Torres es interpretada por Sofía Valentina Ramiréz y acompañada por el Grupo Uniendo Fronteras.  Finalizaremos con la presentación estelar de Teresa Hernández con el baile de “El Sombrero Azul”, y Carnaval de San Miguel.   Queremos recordales a las nuevas generaciones que Dios nos ama incondisionalmente y que nunca olvidemos nuestras raices.  Recordaremos nuestra oración a la banderea con el grito de “¡Independencia, Dios, Unión, y Libertad!”

 

7:45 - 8:15 PM:  Rincón de Luz - Folklore Dance Rincón de Luz will perform folklore dances from El Salvador, mix of cumbia from the singer Selena and Latin countries mix.

 

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8:35 - 8:45 PM:  Announcements: 
    - Draw 50/50 Raffle Winner 
    - Visit the Craft Booth and crafters inside the gymnasium (Toys, Gifts, & Novelties)
    - Visit the Sidewalk Café
    - Quilt Raffle Tickets 
    - Call for Volunteers.  To sign up, go to the information booth.
    - Recognition of Our Sponsors

 

   

9:20 – 9:45 PM: Announcements: 
    - Draw Winner of Quilt Raffle 
    - Draw Winner of Final 50/50 Raffle

 

 

9:55 - 10:00 PM:  DJ OZ until Closing!