Onda Latina Performances

Onda Latina performance group is University of Pennsylvania's (UPENN) latin performance group. Come watch as we bring you the salsa, mambo performances for your entertainment.

In the fall of 1996, a small group of students had the vision to educate the PENN community about Carribean and Latino culture through dance. Together they founded Onda Latina, which means "Latin Wave" Penn's first and only dance group of its kind.

That very same semester, Onda gave its first performance as an exhibition for the Lambda Upsilon Lambda Thanksgiving Dinner. Since then, Onda Latina has become an immensely popular name on this campus and the community, performing to sold-out crowds every semester.

Over the years, the Onda Latina family has grown to over 40 members, which bring together many ethnic backgrounds, uninque talents, and fresh ideas. Their passion for dance goes far beyond Penn's campus. Not only do they guest perform for various campus organizations and events, but they also spread their own special flavor throughout the community and at other colleges and universities. 

Onda's goal is to continue in the tradition of Onda Latina, as promoters of education, entertainment, and the true experience of dance fun.

Tumba La Casa

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Choreographers: Newbies Spring 2008
Dancers: Calina, Khaliff, Kristina Leah, Petry, Selina
Songs: Aguanile by Hector Lavoe, Ojitos Chiquitos by Don Omar, En Barranquilla Me Quedo by Joe Arroyo, Mujer De Guanahni - by Ricardo Arjona and Tumba La Casa by Fulanito
Style of Dance: Hip-Hop, Salsa and Reggaeton
Description: With a little bit of hip-hop, some salsa, a little reggaeton and a whole lot of flavor, this newbie class is determined to join the circus. Coming from different styles and backgrounds, Onda's ballerina, hip-hopers, and salseros are ran away from home to join the wonderous band. The newbie ladies are bringing in their prized possession, but get a pleasant surprise when Khaliff decides he has a few tricks up his sleeve.

Just Warming Up...No Men Necessary

Choreographers: Teena Velez
Dancers: Adriana, Brandi, Hannah, Mariana, Marisa, Nneka, Raquel, Tala, Teena
Songs: Bailando con Sabater by Jimmy Sabater
Style of Dance: Girl's Shine of Body Movement Meets Musicality
Description: How do the women of Onda Latina prepare for the show? By warming up of course! Watch as the Onda women have their intense warm-up session. As you will see, Onda women can hold their own on the dance floor. No men necessary.

Juggling with Romance

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Choreographers: Raquel Alonso, Dean Johnson
Dancers: Adriana, Antonio, Antwione, Ashish, Danielle, Dean, Jeff, Lori, Matthew, Nneka, Raquel, Wendy
Songs: Comerte a Besos by Frankie Negron, Ella Volvio by N'Klabe, La Salsa la Traigo Yo by Sonora Carruseles
Style of Dance: Salsa
Description: How do the women of Onda Latina prepare for the show ? By warming up of course! Watch as the Onda women have their intense warm-up session. As you will see, Onda women can hold their own on the dance floor. No men necessary.

Tame the Wilcat!

Choreographers: M.V. and Antonio Romero
Dancers: Antonio, Antwione, Danielle, Hannah, Khaliff, Jessica, Lamont, Nneka, Twan
Songs: Lovestoned by Justin Timberlake
Style of Dance: Salsa
Description: She's fierce, independent and free-spirited. She conforms to no man. She's untamable. She's a wildcat! Pouncing on every opportunity to leave her lovers breathless and begging for more, just like this fly piece will.

Dare Devils

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Choreographers: Stan Rabinovich and Lori Le
Dancers: Adriana, Alejandro, Andrew, Antonio, Brandi, Hannah, Jonathan, Lori, Maite, Marisa, Stan, Steve
Songs: Mambo Diablo by Tito Puente
Style of Dance: Mambo
Description: This act features the most diabolical people from all over the world, who hypnotize and seduce spectators everywhere with their smooth mambo steps.  Beware of these devils...

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