Barrio Story 2021: Channing

La Ronda del Barrio with Annalis Ortega

In this episode of La Ronda, Daniel speaks to Annalis Ortega about her upcoming performance at the Library steps and her new role as SOP Coordinator.

Storytelling Through Dance Stories: Ashley Hernandez

In this episode Daniel Egusquiza speaks with Ashley Hernandez about the character she plays in the play "But We're Still Here", her experience in the group, and what she looks forward to in the future.

Barrio Story 2021: Channing

Channing DuRant is one of Barrio's oldest Storytelling Through Dance participants. We were lucky when he found us and even more lucky that he stayed!  Guest: Channing DuRant Host: Natalia Ortiz-Amaro Language: English This is a special La Ronda episode as we reflect on the close of our fairytale-inspired plays.  La Ronda del Barrio podcast offers insight on community issues through stories and storytelling. At La Ronda, we don't claim to have solutions, but we believe in the constructive power of wrestling with issues in order to find them. In this metaphoric dance, we provide a space where we can weave beauty out of our disadvantages.  The opinions expressed during the episode do not necessarily reflect the views of Barrio Alegria.

Our Home Reading

In the final episode of La Ronda del Barrio, we explore Reading as our home. Themes- landmarks, environment, education, perception, what we LOVE about our City Guests: David, Amber, Idalmi, Goldy, Kaylee and Ibeth (our Host for this episode). Episode recorded July 2019 in our 3rd floor offices. Language: English Theme Song: Narradores de Cuentos (https://open.spotify.com/track/4Gp2oectkAgkDojeWIMQ90?si=2wha5YOrTP6Up6nrsJoBGg [https://open.spotify.com/track/4Gp2oectkAgkDojeWIMQ90?si=2wha5YOrTP6Up6nrsJoBGg]) La Ronda del Barrio podcast offers insight on community issues through stories and storytelling. At La Ronda, we don't claim to have solutions, but we believe in the constructive power of wrestling with issues in order to find them. In this metaphoric dance, we provide a space where we can weave beauty out of our disadvantages. Our first year shows the process of fine-tuning our purpose of community engagement through the exploration of immigrant issues like machismo, stories of frontier crossing, dealing with pity, and what it means to be an immigrant child. These experiences provide a glimpse of current cultural and social ideas impacting Latinos in our community. The opinions expressed during the episode do not necessarily reflect the views of Barrio Alegría.

Myths about Immigrants

In the fourth episode of La Ronda del Barrio, we explore myths of immigrants. Themes- immigrants, views on immigration, walls, policy Guests: Luis, Ibeth, Noelia, Kaylee and Idalmi (our Host for this episode). Episode recorded August 2019 in our 3rd floor offices. Language: English Theme Song: Narradores de Cuentos (https://open.spotify.com/track/4Gp2oectkAgkDojeWIMQ90?si=2wha5YOrTP6Up6nrsJoBGg [https://open.spotify.com/track/4Gp2oectkAgkDojeWIMQ90?si=2wha5YOrTP6Up6nrsJoBGg]) La Ronda del Barrio podcast offers insight on community issues through stories and storytelling. At La Ronda, we don't claim to have solutions, but we believe in the constructive power of wrestling with issues in order to find them. In this metaphoric dance, we provide a space where we can weave beauty out of our disadvantages. Our first year shows the process of fine-tuning our purpose of community engagement through the exploration of immigrant issues like machismo, stories of frontier crossing, dealing with pity, and what it means to be an immigrant child. These experiences provide a glimpse of current cultural and social ideas impacting Latinos in our community. The opinions expressed during the episode do not necessarily reflect the views of Barrio Alegría.