ANGF

Texas Association for Hispanic Dance and Culture-Folklorico Calendar of Events

Conference Registration Deadline:

May 31, 2006

Following conference Registration Fee includes:

Entrance to all concerts, receptions, lectures, and/or other events related to the conference for Dancers, Guests, Auditor, and Chaperone

v Dancer ($235.00) & Desarrollo I/II ($210.00) also includes: Syllabus, CD, official ANGF conference t-shirt, and three (3) movement classes

v Auditor ($235.00) also includes: Syllabus, CD, official ANGF conference t-shirt, and access (non-participant) to three (3) movement classes to audit

v Guest ($185.00) also includes: discounted rate at ANGF host hotel, official ANGF conference t-shirt

v Chaperone ($185.00) also includes: discounted rate at ANGF host hotel, official ANGF conference t-shirt. You must maintain accountability for students that are under your care. (No more than 5 students per chaperone).

Conference XXXIII Washington D.C./Virginia Area, U.S.A.

Classes:

Baja California Sur

Chihuahua (all aspects)

Colima

Flamenco

Nayarit

Veracruz (tropical)

Desarollo I & II

Music

Message from Conference Director

T.B.A.

Hotel Information

The Hilton Crystal City at National Airport is the official host hotel for the ANGF 2006 conference. All ANGF participants will receive room rates of $99 a night for a single and/or double bed with a 4 person per room occupancy. This does not include the city, state, and hotel/motel taxes. Each ANGF participant must reserve their room by May 31, 2006 directly with the hotel. You must mention that you are a part of the ANGF conference tor receive the room rate. For a description of the amenities of the hotel and to reserve your room please visit: www. hilton.com or 1-800 HILTONS.

The Hotel will honor the Hotel Rates listed - only when members stay the number of nights stated in the contract and if reservations are made directly with the hotel by May 31, 2006.

Welcome from Jose Reyes, ANGF member and resident of Washington. D.C.

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Welcome to Washington D.C., MY HOME TOWN! Being a true Washingtonian, born and raised, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our Nations Capital!

I hope you are ready to enjoy your visit to DC, so many wonderful things to see and do during your stay.

Take a walk on the National Mall; NO it’s not a BIG Shopping Mall; it’s the area where you can visit the Smithsonian Museums, Art Galleries, and National Monuments. Visit museums such as the Air and Space, American History, Natural History and the NEW Native American Museum. You can see wonderful and majestic monuments like the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, The Vietnam Veterans and Korean War Memorial and the newest addition the World War II Memorial. Visit our National Zoo, and see one of DC favorite residents, Tai Shan the Baby Panda.

Walk into the National Archives building where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution are kept. Take a tour of the White House and US Capitol. Visit historic Georgetown, and its surrounding shops and wonderful restaurants.

During this time of year you can take in the experience of visiting the National Folklife Festival on the National Mall. Past artists have included Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, José Gutierrez y Los Hermanos Ochoa, Martha Gonzales of Quetzal (California) and last year they had Los Camperos del Valle (Huasteco). (http://www.folklife.si.edu/center/festival.html)

Let’s not FORGET the AMAZING 4^th of July Fireworks Show on the National Mall! It’s a MUST see.

In Virginia you can take a wonderful tour of Mt Vernon, the plantation of our Nations First President. Enjoy the sights in Old Town Alexandria; it’s a colonial town similar to Georgetown. The Arlington National Cemetery is also in Virginia, take a tour and visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and President Kennedy.

The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City is about 3 min away (via Metro) from the host hotel. Here you will satisfy your shopping needs, there is also a LARGE food court to fill your stomach. Nearby you will find movie theaters, Target and other shops to satisfy your urge to splurge.

Weather tips:

July in DC is VERY HUMID! Shorts and t-shirts highly recommended. I suggest light colors, it reflects the sun away.

Transportation: www.metroopensdoors.com

The best way to get around DC is by Metro (sub way). DC from the Host Hotel is about 10 min away. You can get off right on the National Mall.

Remember this phrase “STAND on the RIGHT and WALK on the LEFT” while riding the escalators on the Metro System.

Safe travels,

José Reyes

Washington, DC

TRANSPORTATION & other links

On line travel sites: www.expedia.com

www.travelocity.com

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