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Costa Rica’s old metropolis will be the site for the IV Dance Festival which begins Friday August 8th and continues until Sunday August 10th.
The fourth installment of the Festival will be held at the newly restored City House in Cartago. The Casa de la Ciudad belongs to the Costa Rican Technological Institute and stands out in the Cartago city due to its French neoclassic architecture.
The building is also known as Edificio Pirie and was declared National Patrimony in 1986. The City House was built in the 1880’s during Costa Rica’s colonial era and when Cartago was the country’s main city. The building has remained standing after two major earthquakes (one in 1888 and the other in 1910) destroyed many houses and killed several people.
After being the main building for several State offices after 1948, the Casa de la Ciudad has been assigned as a major cultural center since 1983. Several social and artistic communities have gathered at the City House in order to promote cultural activities.
This year’s Dance Festival will present several special guests as well as offer master dance lessons to all those who are interested.
Dance lessons will begin Friday at 2pm until 5pm. Lessons on Saturday and Sunday will begin at 10am and carry on until 4pm. Special guests will entertain the public with their presentations starting Friday at 6pm. Presentations will continue on Saturday starting 6pm and Sunday starting 5pm.
For those who wish to participate in the dance lessons, spaces are limited and must hurry to secure a spot. For those who participate in at least four lessons will receive a certificate of participation.
Cartago City Overview
