On Saturday the 2nd of February, the “Zumba Carnaval” in the Marina Casa de Campo kick-started the Marina Casa de Campo’s month-long Carnaval celebration.
Celebrated in the Plaza Portofino of the Marina Casa de Campo, the event – a Carnaval-themed Zumba Master Class – had Casa de Campo’s energetic ladies dancing the afternoon away in a variety of colorful, glittering and tasselled headwear and outfits.
Zumba Carnaval in the Marina Casa de Campo
With special guest Carlos Torres – the Zumba king from Santo Domingo on stage, the ladies shimmied and gyrated to the invigorating mix of latin tunes – and although not technically a carnaval parade – the activity certainly captured the spirit, passion and energy of the traditional Carnaval Dominicano.
With Zumba currently a craze amongst Casa de Campo’s ladies, Casa de Campo “zumbaistas”; Daniela Diazgranados, Lia Matos, Gaby Grisolia and Margery Pinnette, all certified Zumba instructors themselves joined Carlos Torres on stage to lead the ladies with a few of their own dance moves! Also seen up on stage was Casa de Campo villa owner Ivonna Sosa, a member of the Marina Casa de Campo Carnaval organisation committee, as well as Susana Joa, owner of Chinois restaurant – who both energetically strutted their stuff and really showed everyone what Zumba is all about!
Ivonna Sosa and Susana Joa on stage with Carlos Torres
The Marina Casa de Campo Carnaval continues this week with the “Pets Parade” at 5pm on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 9th) – you need to register if you would like to take part – so make sure you contact them (details below).
AND that’s not all! This February there are more than 45 events planned in Casa de Campo – with lots of Carnaval celebrations, live music and much more! Don’t miss out on all the fun – check out: www.todo.fm for the full schedule of events!
Photo credit: Photos contributed by Eunises Mendez and Veronica Rodriguez – thank you very much!
Pet Carnival! (Carnaval de Mascotas)
When: Saturday February 9th, 5pm Where: Plaza Portofino, Marina Casa de Campo Cost: FREE
Grand Carnival Parade (Gran Desfile de Carnaval) When: Saturday February 23rd Where: Calle Barlovento and Plaza Portofino Cost: FREE
Fantasy Party (Fiesta de Fantasía) When: Saturday March 2nd, 9pm Where: Casa de Campo Yacht Club Cost:
• US$30 for members of the Casa de Campo Yacht Club
• US$40 for Casa de Campo villa owners
• US$50 for the general public
It was 5pm on a Saturday afternoon the 25th of February when Casa de Campo villa owners, residents, guests and visitors from La Romana town and other regions of the Dominican Republic arrived in the Marina Casa de Campo to enjoy the colors and rhythms of one of the Dominican Republic’s most popular celebrations – the Dominican Carnival.
The first Carnaval in the Marina Casa de Campo took place on saturday the 27th of February 2010 – click on the links below for photos of this fun event!
On Sunday the 27th of March, the town of La Romana came to life as more than 40 different carnaval comparsas paraded through the streets for the annual La Romana Carnaval, which was sponsored by Plaza Lama.
On Sunday the 28th of February 2010, La Romana came alive with the banging of drums, the blaring of music and over 20 Carnaval comparsas dancing, marching, jumping and prancing along the streets.
Excitement, vibrant colors, drums, music and a festive ambience are all synonymous with the Dominican Carnival season celebrated every year in the months of February and March across the Dominican Republic. The principal carnival, the “Carnaval Dominicano” or the “Carnaval Vegano” takes place every Sunday through February and attracts thousands of Dominicans and tourists to take part in the action!
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