The Marathon will include music, dance and theater performances. The dance groups represent styles from across the Americas, from Mexican dance to the Tango of Argentina, from afro-Cuban tap to contemporary interpretations of Puerto Rican traditions. Our music groups our equally varied, with groups coming from countries throughout the Americas including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and New York. Theater groups will add artistic depth to an already geographically and stylistically diverse line-up.

By juxtaposing artists from different countries and artistic traditions, the event will embody PAMAR’s belief in the value and importance of intercultural exchange and artistic collaboration. The Marathon will also serve to build and diversify audiences for these performers, allowing them to showcase their work in New York, at no cost to the artists. Much thought will be given to the order of the acts, to allow for geographic and stylistic juxtapositions, and to introduce audiences to styles, forms, and artists they may be unfamiliar with. The event has no age minimum or maximum, and publicity will be distributed throughout the city, as well as online on Latin American and Performing Arts websites.

The Performing Arts Marathon seeks to provide 6 hours of dance, music and theater which will act as a