Jackie Zamora/Calle 66 and Soirée Entertainment Dance Company Entertain During Noontime Hour
They’ve all resounded through the walkways of the Alvarado Transportation Center at some time; the sounds of bagpipes, mariachi, guitars, country music, even Shakespeare. On Oct. 3, 2013, the sounds of Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata and other Latin styles made their debut at the Alvarado Transportation Center at First and Central.
The salsa group Calle 66, featuring vocalist Jackie Zamora entertained the noontime crowd. Soirée Entertainment Dance Company also featured a dance production in conjunction with the music in the fountain area of the Transportation Center.
Calle 66 is a native New Mexican band formed in 2005. They are described as one of Albuquerque’s hottest salsa bands with a unique style and flavor. Besides Zamora as the lead vocalist, the band is composed of pianist Steve Figueroa, trumpeter Paul Gonzales, saxophonist Glenn Kostur, bassist Colin Deuble and percussionists Ricky Carrido and Tomás White. They frequently appear at the Cooperage Restaurant in Albuquerque and at the Albuquerque Museum, as well as events such as Salsa Under the Stars.
Soirée Entertainment Dance Company was founded in 2009 by Emily Dunkin. The troupe’s goal is to fuse different styles of dance and entertainment, including ballroom, ballet, jazz, singing and acting. They accomplish this, they say, because their performers have diverse backgrounds in many forms of entertainment. Soirée has performed at different locations and events around Albuquerque and performers say they continue to collaborate, expand, and grow.
Calle 66, featuring vocalist jackie Zamora, performs.
Dancers from Soirée Entertainment Dance Company
Dancers and salsa music
Calle 66 & Soirée Entertainment Dance Company
