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120 Lazaro Hernandez

11/13/2016

 
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Lazaro was raised in Jaimanitas, a modest neighborhood in Havana, Cuba.  He was a very active child and who found a lifelong passion when his  mother introduced him to dance at eleven years old.  After completing college and working as a teacher, Lazaro moved to St. Petersburg, Russia.  There he taught Latin dance for two years before moving to Maine with his fiance in 2014. 

Lazaro and Anna (NMS 098) opened their dance studio last year where they offer weekly Bachata and Salsa lessons.  Danza Latina is located at 108 High St., in Portland, ME.  Lazaro speaks eloquently about the joy he feels while dancing and his motivation to share this freedom, happiness, and connection with others here in Maine.

Music: "Es Tu Mirada" by Leoni Torres Ft Kelvis Ochoa and Alexander Abreu.

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069 Jorge Abiague

8/18/2015

 
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Jorge was raised in Las Tunas, Cuba.  He moved to Maine toward the end of high school and is now a professional champion Super Bantamweight boxer. He boxes for the Portland Boxing Club and presently is the only male boxer in Maine to hold a national title.  (See video featuring Abiague). His goal is to be a world champion. FMI: facebook.

Music: "El Animal" by Gente de Zona

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009 German Veliz

4/27/2014

 
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German Veliz grew up in Cuba and left in 1994, for Florida.  He lived and worked in Maimi for 14 years as a pipe fitter, welder and electrician, never needing to learn English in the large Cuban enclave, which included many former neighbors and friends.  German and his brother came to Maine for a two week visit and he never left, feeling like he had finally arrived in America.  German believes that we may be from different ethnic backgrounds but we are all one community, living and working together.           He studied English through Portland Adult Education and has worked many different jobs in Maine, appreciating all the unique experiences and support he has received here.

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