* CARNAVAL CLASSES BEGIN FEBRUARY 25. Rehearsals & Detailed Scheduled Coming Soon
WELCOME OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNIE JUPITER-JONES
Annie Jupiter-Jones has been a participant, performer, staff, instructor and parent with Loco Bloco. She was born and raised in San Francisco and has worked with the youth and families of the Bay Area for over 15 years in schools and community arts organizations.
Message from Annie: "I am honored to begin my new role as Loco Bloco's Executive Director. Loco Bloco has had a strong presence in my life for many years and has presented priceless opportunities and experiences for my entire family. I am very excited to now be able to support and provide more youth and families with access to our vital programs. 2012 will be a year of new beginnings for Loco Bloco and we will continue to celebrate and protect the power and beauty of our youth and our community thanks to our amazing staff, volunteers and supporters. I hope that you will all be able to join in our song and dance as we change our world one rhythm at a time!"
COLLABORATE WITH US FOR CARNAVAL 2012
Loco Bloco Carnaval 2012 "Night Wakes the Dawn". Any interested community groups that would like to collaborate with us and be part of our Carnaval Contingent this year please contact Nkei@locobloco.org for contingent details, collaboration rates and more!
VOLUNTEERS & INTERNS NEEDED
Here at Loco Bloco we always are in need of volunteers. This spring we have lots of activities and events and would love your help to keep them going strong. We need volunteers for the following:
Fundraising Gala (Saturday May 5)
Carnaval Classes & Rehearsals (Saturdays February 25- May 28)
Field Trips & Other Special Events (Ongoing)
Carnaval Float & Costume Construction (Ongoing)
Carnaval Parade Day Help (Sunday May 27)
Administrative & Clerical Assistance (Ongoing)
College students can do work-studies or internships through pre-approved programs with Loco Bloco for college credit. Please email info@locobloco.org for more detailed volunteer descriptions and registration forms
Accepting Youth Apprentice Applicants for Spring 2012
Contact US
For questions about Loco Bloco Programs, Classes & Events contact:
Nkei Oruche, Program Director: nkei@locobloco.org | 415-320-6534
To book us for an event please contact email booking@locobloco.org
Watch our "Shining Star Carnaval 2011" Promo Video
Mission Statement: Loco Bloco is a youth development organization with the mission of promoting Bay Area youth’s healthy transition into adulthood by engaging them in the creation and performance of music, dance and theater traditions reflecting the cultural diversity of the Americas. Loco Bloco encourages its youth to use multicultural art forms as a tool for their own empowerment and as a catalyst to help them overcome discrimination and bring about change in their communities.
