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THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 • [email protected] • www.thepeninsulaqatar.com • 4455 7741 inside British singer COMMUNITY • Pakistan Welfare Forum Sami Yusuf to organises cancer perform in Doha awareness programme P | 4 | P 11 CAMPUS • Bazm-E-Alig Qatar holds debate competition P | 5 HEALTH • Job loss could increase heart attack risk P | 7 MOVIE • Cooper, Lawrence shine in Silver Linings Playbook P | 8-9 DANCING TO LAW • Labour Law: After your LATIN BEATS arrival in Qatar P | 10 Cristina Cobos and Yulyer P | 2-3 PLUS... Prada started Ballet Folclórico Latinoamericano four years ago. • Comics, Word Puzzles, Crosswords, Hyper Now they are part of a passionate Sudoku, Kakuro, TV bunch of 14 excellent dancers, who listings and more are showing Doha the steps of Latin American dances. P |13-15 Pic:Salim Matramkot 2 PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 COVER STORY by Isabel Ovalle Two friends met through the Spanish Speaking fter founding a ballet in Singapore, doing so in Qatar Ladies group of Qatar came swiftly to Cristina Cobos, and shared their love of Aa Mexican who moved to Doha over four years ago. On her arrival she met dancing, realising that the cofounder and co-director of Ballet their expatriate status Folclórico Latinoamericano, Yulyer Prada, from Colombia. Little by little, they put gave them a unique together a group of women who dance to Latin American music, spreading the cul- opportunity to serve as ture and folk dances of their home coun- ambassadors of their tries, like Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela and Argentina. respective cultures, The two friends met through the Spanish focusing on folk dances Speaking Ladies group of Qatar and shared their love for dancing, realising that their of their homelands. expatriate status gave them a unique oppor- tunity to serve as ambassadors for their respective cultures, focusing on folk dances of their homelands. With this objective in mind they began recruiting women, all of them had previ- ous experience in dancing. The group cur- rently has 14 members who perform at least twice a year in events organised by the Spanish Speaking community, as well as in the shelter for Filipina women and in the Catholic Church of Doha, Our Lady of Rosary. During the Christmas season, the group also performs in the church’s fund raiser to help local workers. PICS: SALIM MATRAMKOT For these ladies, dancing is the best way to pass on the colourful and rich culture of their countries, it’s like speaking an extraordinary language that the audience will understand whichever their national- ity. For some of the dancers, being a part of this group is “a dream come true”, because it allows them to practice dances from their Passion country and feel connected to it while they do it. The group, like many others in expat communities, serves as a base for “extracur- ricular activities” and, ultimately, to make for friends. Members of the group have many things in common, given that most of them have moved to Qatar due to their husbands dance work. Some have jobs, whilst others take care of the family, whereas all, coming from various backgrounds, share a passion for dancing. PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 3 Cristina Cobos (Mexico) Ballet Folclórico Yulyer Prada (Colombia) Ivon Pulido (Mexico) Latinoamericano Adriana Lobo (Argentina) Dancers Yezenia Navarro (Mexico) Gloria Cruz (Mexico) Valeria Morandi (Italia) Dubraska Wawi (Venezuela) Mariana Sánchez (Mexico) María Victoria Ruiz Pilar Colorado (Mexico) Almendra Campos (Mexico) Aurora Sánchez (Mexico) The co-director of the group, Yulyer Prada, told The Peninsula how, through dance, she has been able to teach her children about her roots. She added that being in Qatar, folk “has reached a different level” for us. Qatari nationals also enjoy watching the per- formances of these Latin American dancers, and complement the bright colours and striking fab- rics of the characteristic clothing of the different countries. These particular garments are, in most cases, brought from America, while some pieces are made in Qatar. The cofounder of the group, Cristina Cobos, reminisced about finding the traditional poncho for the Baile del viejito (Dance of the old man), which she spotted in the most unexpected place, a store for camels. The dancers used the cloth that is placed on top of the camel, with a hole for the hump, as ponchos. Dancers participate in the group’s activities for free and have no sponsors. Consequently, some- times they run into complications such as find- ing a place to rehearse. Luckily, two years ago, a friend of the group offered them the possibility to rehearse in Al Rayyan Village compound. The group has performed in weddings, in the French school during the Spanish language week and at Stenton University, among other venues. The next chance to see them will be at Doha’s Got Talent festival, on December 19 and 20, and at the celebration of the day of the Lady of the Rosary. The ballet performes dances from Mexico, such as: El son de la negra, Las alazanas, and El jarabe tapatío, from the Jalisco región; La bruja, El colás, El canelo, and La bamba, from Veracruz; Flor de piña, and Pinotepa, from Oaxaca; Danza de los viejitos, from Michoacán; Pávido Návido, from Monterrey; and Las Chiapanecas, from Chiapas. Other Latin American dances performed by Ballet Folclórico Latinoamericano include the Joropo from Venezuela and the Tango la cumpar- sita, from Argentina, as well the Bambuco, Bullerengue, Pollera colorá, and El pescador, from Colombia. Many of these Latin American folk dances have their origin in peasant towns and indigenous tribes. The influence of the Spanish culture is also noticeable in the clothing and ballets. In the case of Mexican folk, its roots are a mixture of indigenous, European and African cultures, and it continues to change. The Peninsula 4 PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 COMMUNITY Shantiniketan marks Annual Day Mega show by hantiniketan Indian school Tollywood stars organised it 13th Annual Day on Tuesday in its Barwa elugu Kala Samiti (TKS) and Al Scampus. Maadeed Food Stuff are jointly The Annual Day titled ‘Together we Torganising a mega event on can change the world’ was inaugurated November 22 – The Style 2012. Leading by Khalid Al Sayed, Editor-in-chief, Television channel ETV from Andhra The Peninsula, at a function presided Pradesh, India, is the media partner. over by K C Abdul Latheef. This event is expected to be telecast in In his inaugural address, the chief ETV telugu television channel in January guest expressed his pleasure to receive 2013. a guard of honour by the school’s The event includes preliminary dance Scouts and Guides. competition between popular TV real- “Children have immense potential Khalid Al Sayed, Editor-in-Chief, The Peninsula, addressing the gathering. Right: ity show dance groups. Judges panel and creativity. It is to be identified P Surendran, novelist, releasing the school’s newsletter to Kareem Abdullah. consist of popular reality show judge and developed,” said Suman Sharma, Tarun Master, highly talented dancer Second Secretary, Indian Embassy, Satya Master and Tollywood’s popular Qatar, in her key-note address. marked its own place in the history statistically, since the establishment Heroine Raasi. Releasing the school’s newsletter of Indian literature. I understand of the school. Latest Tollywood Telugu dance num- The editio princeps of SIS news ‘n’ views’ Shantiniketan Indian School prevails A variety of cultural programmes bers by popular cine heroines Kamna, P Surendran, eminemnt novelist and its esteem by imparting quality educa- with the support of LED technology Udaya Bhanu and Sneha Latha, com- writer in Malayalam, mentioned about tion for a better world,” he added. were staged. More than 700 students edy scenes by mimicry artist Siva reddy Qatar’s noble history and the existence Muhammed Ismail, Principal of participated in a gala of events. and songs by popular singer Malavika of SIS in such a historical background. SIS, in his annual report, presented Present on the occasion were are also on the cards. “The very word ‘Shantiniketan’ has school’s milestones and achievements Sameera Al Raesi, Chief Educational Organising committee is led by Officer, SEC, Muhammed Qais Al Ramesh, the Managing Director of Derai, Advisor, Chairman’s office, Al Maadeed Food Stuff and Prakash GSSG, Dr Khalid Ali Al Naeemy, Rao, President of Telugu Kala Samiti President, Society for Human Rights (TKS-Qatar). and Arab Union for Blinds, Capt “This will be the first of its kind in Muhammad Obaid Turky, Section Doha by Tollywood cine artists. A large Head, Community Police, South Zone, group of 52 artists consisting actors, Hasan Juma Al Muhannadi, GM of actresses, singers, comedians, danc- Barwa Village, Kareem Abdullah, ers and musicians well known in their President, ICBF, Tarun Basu, respective fields from Hyderabad are President, ICC and management com- going to perform in the event.” mittee members K V Abdul Latheef, More info available on 55368115 or Shukoor, VT Faisal, Abdul Kahadar, 55636042. The Peninsula Advt Mohamed Iqbal, Shahanas Noorudheen, KV Noorudheen. The School Head Boy Ziauddin wel- Flamenco comed the gathering and Sona Salim, School Head Girl, proposed the vote of workshop by thanks. The Peninsula Spanish dancer panish Pakistan Welfare flamenco Sdancer Forum organises Rubén Martín will conduct a cancer awareness workshop next month from programme December 2 to 5. Classes akistan Welfare Forum (PWF) are open to organised cancer aware- all – beginners Pness programme at Pakistan and intermedi- Education Centre (PEC) recently. ate level. The The programme under the theme – workshop will be organised in two ‘Know it before it’s too late!’ – was venues – the Ritz-Carlton in West Bay, conducted by National Centre for and Yama Yoga Studios, close to Salwa Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR).

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