Under the Direction of Pedro Gomez, Loco Bloco’s Performance Ensemble is a intermediate-to-advanced performance program for high-school & transitional aged youth. The Performance Ensemble creates, rehearses and presents Afro-Latino music & dance as a tool to promote youth voice and community-building. Loco Bloco’s Performance Ensemble is invited to performance at festivals and community events throughout the Bay Area.

Through this program, youth learn to:

• Collaborate & develop creative visions into music and dance pieces.
• Collaborate with their peers.
• Set goals & achieve them through time management and commitment
• Comfortably speak and perform in public.
• Experience a strong support system and build positive relationships.
• Build confidence and explore and express who they are.
• Use art as a form of education and tool to address personal struggles and social injustices.
• Break down and overcome stereotypes

Performance Ensemble Requirements

Pre-Requisite

1 year experience training & performing in your art form. Successful audition.

Rehearsals

• Attend and arrive on time to all rehearsals.
• Read and adhere to Participant Agreements at all times.
• In case you cannot make rehearsal or class, please notify Pedro or the instructor within 24 hrs by phone call.
• Absence Policy – do not miss more than 2  rehearsals/shows per semester. (unless pre-arranged with musical director)

Training

Participate in consistent, weekly training opportunities in your art form either through Loco Bloco’s Community Class or classes at school or other studios.

Shows

• Be available as possible for every show.  Keep track of shows in your personal calendar.
• Know your artistic responsibilities & practice outside of rehearsal time.
• Read and adhere to Participant Agreements at all times (on your way to, during, and after shows)
• Be punctual to call times and do not leave shows without signing out with a staff member.

Leadership

Each Ensemble performer will contribute to Loco Bloco artistically by creating & teaching a piece of music and/or choreography to be performed at an LB event (Dia de Los Muertos, Dec Showcase, Gala, On the Hill, Carnaval).

Auditions are ongoing – please contact alma@locobloco.org if you are interested in joining or for more info