2002 Carnaval San Francisco Parade

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Parade Producer: Roberto Hernandez
Artistic Liaison: Elisabeth Sobrantes
TV Telecast by KRON-TV Channel 4                   May 26, 2002 10am
produced by Mission Neighborhood Centers
An off-season to remember who's not here
AWARDS

Line
up #

 Name

Description

1

Xiuhcoatl Danza 
Azteca

Directed by Miguel Martinez miguel_martinez@atce.com

Aztec dancers who provide the blessing for the parade. 
Their 16th year in SF Carnaval parade.

2

Dance Kaiso

Directed by Wilfred Mark
  dkaiso@earthlink.net OR wilfredmk@hotmail.com 
DANCE KAISO  
co-founded in 1987 by Wilfred Mark, Robbin Frey, and Val Serrant, Their Afro-Caribbean and Caribbean jazz fusion choreography is regularly in Bay Area schools and offers workshops and residencies in Caribbean dance and percussion.
parade debut  Rare presentation of all-but-forgotten carnival characters.

3

Grand 
Marshal 
Float

4

Conjunto Folklorico Viva 
Panama

Dennise Carignan is a judge this year

Directed by Grace Casey mamagrande@aol.com

Presents a mix of beautiful European dress, grace of African drums, and mystic Indian culture. Panama is a native word which means an abundance of fish and butterflies

5

Brazil Culture and Arts

Directed by Effie Milionis effula@yahoo.com OR mbeicola@brazilca.com 
www.brazilca.com
Silicon Valley's leading samba school has stepped out from under the Sambao coalition to do their own production Rio Carnaval experience. Their theme is Friendship, the Second Family

6

Mas Makers Massive

Directed by Stephen (dj Fireman)& Colleen Tiffenson masmakers@hotmail.com 
Carnaval Artist activists who never stop spreading the rhythm and joy from the enchanted twin island republic of Trinidad & Tobago

carnaval.com/masmakers

7

Renacer Folklorico Bolivia

Directed by Jeanette Luthi imanaluthi@aol.com

Captivating addition to SF Carnaval. For 10 years, they have been prize winners in their category. Each year they present a different dance/costuming, this year is Morenada.

8

All Hail Our 2002 Royalty 
Queen Maisa 
&
 King Norberto 
Shining Stars in any arena maisa@energiadosamba.com martineznorberto@hotmail.com 

9

Buena Vista Elementary School

Directed by Debra Murov murov@batnet.com 
Buena Vista Elementary  
Long time unchallenged kid's group whose parents usually make one of the parade best floats. Choreography by Cynthia Pierce  For 2002 a fusion of Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music and dance.

10

Academicos de Estrada Real

 Academicos da Estrada Real 
 in aforum formerly Escola Nova de Samba || 
Directed by Josephine Morada lmoradaric@aol.com OR rtelesfo@yahoo.com
formerly Escola Nova de Samba, is Northern California's oldest Samba organization. Founded in 1984 The flag bears the double-axe of Xangô and a Surdo Drum,

11

Bolivia Corazon de America

Directed by Alvaro Salinas asalinas@pacbell.net
They are also performing in the Ethnic Dance Festival 2002. 

12

Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts and Escuela de la Rueda

Jennie Rodriguez (on left)

Directed by Jennie Rodriguez jermccla@pacbell.net OR isabel_Barraza@doj.ca.gov www.MissionCulturalCenter.org 
Jennie, (on far left of photo) as executive director of MCCLA has modeled the premiere community arts centers on the Left Coast )

13

Aquarela Brazilian Dance Ensemble

A Bahia experience, with Trio Electrico

Directed by Maria A. Sousa stefan@aquarela.com
www.aquarela.com

Director Maria is Queen of Carnaval 1995 also is fellow instructor Silvana was Queen in 1996 and one of Carnaval's best Brazilian dancer's is Carlos King of Carnaval 1999. Fresh from most photographed, unforgettable Nightclub 2001

14

Buggy Brigade

Milanda Moore & Roger Dillahunty

Directed by Milanda Moore 
parade debut Former Queen of Carnaval opens a new chapter in her Carnaval career leaving behind her longtime partner and fellow former king jazz dance instructor Roger Dillahunty

15

Birds of Paradise

Directed by Alex Saporetti alexsaporetti@attbi.com OR birds@birdssf.com
www.birdssf.com || Fotos '01

Focus is on dance, and costume, Rio style. A nostalgic presentation.
The Birds are also C'SF's representative to the Pride Parade in late June

16

Esplendor Azteca

Directed by Gerardo Salinas 
also known as Xipe-Totec out of the south Bay. Too long since these powerful inspired dancers last filled Mission Street with their dramatic costumes and movement. Renowned for decades as among the first and finest Aztec dance troupes. 

17

Abada Capoeira, Loco Bloco and Mission Girls

Directed by Jennifer Walsh and Jose Carrasco info@abada.org www.locobloco.com
www.abada.org 
Defending Champions 
A dynamite combo of well-known groups representing the leading edge of youth arts programs including Parade Producer MNC's "Mission Girls" led by Tracy Brown.

18

Future Trybe

Directed by Jeremy Sanders lysergik@futuretrybe.com  parade debut 

19

Ginga Brazil

2001 Best media prize

Directed by Conceicao Damasceno rich@mameluco.com

www.brasarte.com
Traditional and contemporary music, dance, and costumes. Look for their Brazilian food booth at the festival to help contribute to programs for poor Brazilian children

20

MAFCU

Directed by Gerald Pearlman gnpearl@hotmail.com  parade debut 

21

Oya Nike

Directed by Ruben Texidor
3274 23rd St SF 94110 415/821-9127

Through the medium of authentic African Masquerade, Oya Nike Congolese drums, and the mysticsun.com belly dancers, Elegua opens the way for us all.

22

Cheapskates Productions

Directed by Dan Ransom drcheapskate@yahoo.com OR webmaster@cheapskates.org
www.cheapskates.com

Choreographed skaters.
Formed to perform in Carnaval SF.

23

Mara-Reggae

Directed by Rhonda Stagnaro-Low and Musical director Mestre Low
marareggae@msn.com 
The enigmatic group was Carnaval.com's pick for best in 2001 parade as they shed the chanting for energetic music but they chose not to be judged and followed their own muses. Their main troupe of dancers is among parade's most impressive sights.

24

Islands of Fire

Directed by Tomi Seon ioffire@sbcglobal.net

 Seven times Grand Prize winner as  D’Midas International of California featuring Trinidad's Stephen Derick's designs. Dethroned in 2001, and thinking fresh with new name for 2002

25

James Lick Middle School

Directed by Gladys Dalmau
gladysdalmau@hotmail.com
 First time for this school but rumor has it they will become the first ongoing middle school participant. Don't miss the much anticipated “Sabor de Cuba” parade debut 

26

Antique Fire Truck

27

Samba do Coracao

Directed by Mary Dollar docoracao@aol.com
www.SambaDoCoracao.com 
These special individuals dedicated their major time and energy to new & imporved  improvements we’ve seen this year in SF Carnaval. Winners of Best Brazilian in their last two outings ('97 & '98) they can also be seen at the Solano Stroll

28

Cape Verde West Association

Directed by Dominga Payne domingafromca@webtv.net igwaite@juno.com
Cape Verde West Association
 Unique upbeat music The former Portuguese colony off the coast of Africa with a strong Carnaval tradition revolving around their Queens. Queen Dance on Carnaval Saturday Cape Verde Links

29

Fogo Na Roupa

Directed by Carlos Aceituno fogomail@gofogo.com OR vivaarts@hotmail.com

Gofogo.com
Consistently excellent batucada and dancers. They are on fire!

30

Wise Fool Puppet Theater

31

Latin American Workout

Directed by Jaime Martinez
salsazona@yahoo.com
www.latinamericanworkout.com

Visually outstanding, they will move to Salsa music. This group is directed and powered by one of our own Carnaval Kings, Jaime Martinez

31.5

Contra Costa Salsa Big Band

Directed by Dan Buegeleisen
bueg@neteze.com 
CCSBB by salsacrazy.com 
 The only Salsa big band in the bay area will soon be releasing a CD in '02 featuring JohnSantos.com .

32

Sambao Paro o Povo

Directed by Glenn Evans
glenn_evans45@hotmail.com 
 or Cristina Ribeiro 
www.Sambao.org 
  Join us in our 10th year as we celebrate our 2002 theme "A New World United".
special guests this year will be Ana Laidley (as Porta Bandeira) and singer, Magali who will be performing our theme song (enredo). Sambão's artistic director, choreographer and songwriter is Cristina Ribeiro. Bradley Hamilton is our bateria leader. Costumes for this year where designed by Marise and Anthony Richards of Sequin Queen

33

Buena Vida Salsa Club

Directed by Marlon Mayorga
naturalhigh93@hotmail.com 
 Salsa Rueda, a hip, Cuban version of square dancing. parade debut 

34

Mixcoatl Anahuac

Directed by Francisco Duran parade debut 

Photos of Aztec dancers performing in San Francisco and Mexico City.

35

Jouvay.com

Directed by Maya Trotz
matrotz@stanford.edu OR sfjouvay@onebox.com
www.jouvay.com

General guidelines provided, but participants will have unrestricted personal statement in costume, music and dance. parade debut 

36

Bay Area Boricuas

Directed by Zelideth Rivas

info@bayareaboricuas.org

Check out more  Puerto Rican festivals

37

Super Sonic Samba School

Directed by Leonardo Francisco
arnieds@aol.com OR tremendolio@yahoo.com
ssss.console.net 
 Three rhythms; slow funk, samba-reggae, and samba, will accompany the themes of life, death, and rebirth, with appropriate costume changes. They expressed eagerness to see and enjoy all our other contingents!

38

Dance A Vision

39

Bolivia Andina Caporales

Directed by Tomas Tarifa 
rnj93@aol.com
Direct  from LA

40

Los Matlachines

Directed by Marino Tapia
 Tropical Mexican dancers.
Taught more students and performed in more parades than anyone else in the Bay Area during his 50 + year career.

41

Good Samaritan Family Resource Center

Directed by Armida Segrove
armidasegrove@yahoo.com
 Impressive roster of artists pooling their talents for this Plena. parade debut 

41.5

Mission Education Projects

Directed by Rita Alviar parade debut 

42

Bay Area Steppers

43

San Francisco City College

44

Taiko Drummers

46

African Drummers & Dancers

47

International Rhythm and Winds

Directed by Mel Pritchard sfradsax@aol.com  parade debut 

48

Adrian Bermudez

49

Drag Queens

50

Colombia Park Boys & Girls Club

Directed by Alex Vila
Jose "Angel"
Brambila
www.kidsclub.org   
parade debut 

51

Los Nicaraguences

52

Norcal Waste Systems

Directed by Gwendolyn Smith

 We like to point out the now familiar drill team debuted their now familiar and still popular parade act to meet Carnaval parade performance standards with Jim Reid in charge  

53

Low Rider Group 1

54

Low Rider Group 2

55

West Coast Chinese Lion Dancers

Directed by Anthony Chiu
westcoastlion@hotmail.com 
WC Lion Dancers at geocities.com
Symbolic final tribute to Bay Area's largest parade held in February during traditional global Carnaval season and also celebrating Spring
FIRECRACKER EXTRAVAGANZA  parade debut 

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