Meet Carla Alcántara, a Mexican multidisciplinary artist, dancer, emerging choreographer, photographer, videographer, and educator. Having collaborated with the VLACC in many different roles, her connection to the organization runs deep
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Born in 1925, Rosario Castellanos was a pioneering Mexican writer, poet, and feminist whose work continues to influence literature and social thought. Raised in Chiapas, she became a prominent voice
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Meet Nancy Jean Ross, a writer and editor who specializes in literary translations from Spanish to English. Her passion for languages led Nancy to learn Spanish in her early 20s.
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Meet Marco Esccer, an interdisciplinary queer artist, creator, and educator from Mexico. Through his practice and in collaboration with VLACC, Marco has deeply enriched Vancouver’s arts scene, materializing one of
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Meet Cristina Cury, former volunteer, current Board Member, and founder of the consulting firm Mandarina Global. Cristina and her husband, Andre, have been involved with VLACC since 2016, when they
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Meet Jaqueline (Yaky) Sánchez, an enthusiastic VLACC volunteer from Mexico. Those who have had the pleasure of working alongside Yaky highlight how her vibrant energy contributes to VLACC’s mission of
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Meet Peter Rodríguez-Pontón, proud Baritone Bass of the Canto Vivo choir and former VLACC board member. Originally from Ecuador, Peter has been involved with the centre for over a decade. In reflecting on
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Meet Sérgio Pires, Brazilian from Rio de Janeiro and the music director of Canto Vivo –The VLACC Choir– created in 2017 to celebrate and promote community through Latin American music.
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Meet Catalina Parra, a multifaceted member of the VLACC community who has worn many hats—volunteer, artist, facilitator, and supporter. For Catalina, VLACC has been more than just an arts organization;
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