Bolivian folklore dancers are famous worldwide for their stunning costumes and high-energy "Caporales" dance that traces its beginnings to the Andean mountains in Western Bolivia.  On August 5th, the Bolivia Utah Association is inviting the public to  join them at this year's Bolivia Independence Day celebration at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Edgar Zurita, Musician and Bolivia Utah Association Chairman, and Patzi Calbimonte, Bolivia Utah Association Board Member who share the details and the importance of the event that includes a Caporales dance competition with professional dancers from throughout South America, traditional food, live music by groups like Los Hermanos De Los Andes, and a family-friendly latin dance. 

<p>Bolivian folklore dancers are famous worldwide for their stunning costumes and high-energy "Caporales" dance that traces its beginnings to the Andean mountains in Western Bolivia.  On August 5th, the Bolivia Utah Association is inviting the public to  join them at this year's Bolivia Independence Day celebration at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Edgar Zurita, Musician and Bolivia Utah Association Chairman, and Patzi Calbimonte, Bolivia Utah Association Board Member who share the details and the importance of the event that includes a Caporales dance competition with professional dancers from throughout South America, traditional food, live music by groups like Los Hermanos De Los Andes, and a family-friendly latin dance. </p>

Founder and Executive Director Derryl Yeager talks with guest-host Bo Walker about their 25th year of presenting “Thriller” to full capacity theaters. He discusses last year’s challenges during the pandemic to keep his dance company working and how as a non-profit, his sponsors stepped up to help the company survive. Derryl reveals what their Holiday presentation will be and the incredible stage design and equipment being employed that will amaze audiences with a performance like they have never seen before.

<p>Founder and Executive Director Derryl Yeager talks with guest-host Bo Walker about their 25th year of presenting &ldquo;Thriller&rdquo; to full capacity theaters. He discusses last year&rsquo;s challenges during the pandemic to keep his dance company working and how as a non-profit, his sponsors stepped up to help the company survive. Derryl reveals what their Holiday presentation will be and the incredible stage design and equipment being employed that will amaze audiences with a performance like they have never seen before.</p>

Advertisement