Wellington to celebrate Hispanic Heritage with music and dance

A dancer performs during a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the Wellington Amphitheater. {Photo by Village of Wellington]

Wellington will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of music, dancing, food and family activities from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Wellington Amphitheater at 12100 Forest Hill Blvd. Admission and parking are free.

The program will showcase Latin and Latin-inspired dance traditions through performances by Starpoint Dancesport, Venezuela Danza y Tambor and the Christ Fellowship Español Dance Team. The groups will present styles including salsa, bachata, paso doble, Zumba, line dancing and Venezuelan folk dances.

The evening will also feature mariachi music, Latin singer Adrian Blacio and an LED dance performance. A DJ will provide music throughout the celebration.

Students from Latinos in Action chapters throughout the Palm Beach County School District will participate with performances and presentations. Their involvement gives young people an opportunity to share their cultures and traditions with the wider community.

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Other activities include food trucks, face painting and glitter tattoos. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for seating on the amphitheater lawn.

Starpoint Dancesport is sponsoring the event.

National Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, recognizes the cultures, histories and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America.