The Eclectic Blog

Read what community members, audiences, and participants of Ensemble Eclectica have to say about our organization.

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The Brooms

Over the years, the different styles of dance they learned have led [Ken and Zenaida Broom] to become immersed in the different cultures and communities from which those dances originate. Traveling was a large part of their schedules and they traveled far and wide to attend dance events.

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Alegria Belllydance

Alegria Bellydance founder, Maria Palacio and three of her wonderful dancers, Dawn Thorne, Mindy Michelle, and Valerie Walelia Kupuakimi Hostos took the time to let us interview them about their experiences in belly dancing as well as their experience in Ensemble Eclectica!’s 2019 performance, Around the World in 80 Minutes.

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Where would Ensemble Eclectica! be without the Goodwins?

Dick and Winifred (better known as Winkie) Goodwin have shared their creativity and artistic talents with the organization since its inception in 2016, Dick's amazing arranging and composition skills and Winkie's incredible piano expertise, have certainly played a role in the success of Ensemble Eclectica!.

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Dr. Suzanna Pavlovsky: The Arts are Not Cancelled

Maestra Suzanna Pavlovsky takes pride in her role at Ensemble Eclectica! not only as founder and CEO, but also as creative director. In this role, she strives to unite all types of art into creative and unique experiences appealing to audiences regardless of their age and background. The idea for Ensemble Eclectica! came to her after attending USC's SAVVY Musician in Action Program in 2015.

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