Hispanic Heritage Month - Taller de Tambores Venezolanos

PHOTOS COURTESY: MARY LOCK

Celebrating The Hispanic Month October 2025: Taller de Tambores Venezolanos

Maestros: Maria Natividad Gonzalez

Músicos: Ricardo Ferrer Soto y Gerardo Nogales

Voices of Arts Central is overflowing with gratitude to everyone who joined “El Taller de Tambores Venezolanos”. A celebration of the venezuelan roots, the joy, the culture, and the venezuelan traditions. all the love and support gave the strength to continue the mission of our organization: creating spaces where artists, through interdisciplinary and innovative collaborations, can expand their full creative potential.

Special thanks to the Institute of Contemporary Dance for opening the doors of their beautiful studios, to the wonderful dance teacher Maria Natividad Gonzalez for her talent and charisma in guiding the class through the different steps from the regions of the Venezuela country, and to the amazing musicians who shared their magic and talent with the audience, Ricardo Ferrero Soto and Gerardo Nogales.

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Voices of Arts Central is dedicated to empowering artists through innovative, cross-disciplinary collaborations. The organization fosters an inclusive environment where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can explore creativity and build confidence. Through performances, educational workshops, and outreach, Voice of Arts Central aims to highlight the physical, emotional, and social benefits of the arts, enriching lives and fostering a lasting passion for movement, music, film, and other art forms to bring upliftment, beauty, and unity to communities.

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Karina Gonzalez is a renowned dancer from Caracas, Venezuela. She is a former Principal Dancer with the Houston Ballet and a silver medal winner of the New York International Ballet competition. Throughout her distinguished career, she has performed principal roles by world-class choreographers and guest-danced with prestigious companies like The Australian Ballet. In 2025, she founded the non-profit organization Voices of Arts Central to empower artists and enrich communities through the arts. She is also a mother of two daughters, Julia and Eva.

Hispanic Heritage Month - Taller de Tambores Venezolanos

Voices of Arts Central warmly thanks everyone who joined our "Taller de Tambores Venezolanos" this Hispanic Heritage Month! Huge thanks to teacher Maria Natividad Gonzalez, musicians Ricardo Ferrer Soto & Gerardo Nogales, and the Institute of Contemporary Dance for celebrating our roots.

Celebrating The Hispanic Month October 2025: Taller de Tambores Venezolanos

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