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Teatro
LATEA
Teatro LATEA is a community-focused performing arts theater directed by Miguel Trelles in the Lower East Side of New York City. It’s run by Latin American Theater Experiment Associates (LATEA), a nonprofit dedicated to promoting and producing Latinx and multicultural work since 1982. The venue, housed within the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center, features a 74-seat black-box stage where it presents a diverse mix of theater, dance, music, film, and experimental performances, often in Spanish and English, and serves as a creative hub for Latino artists and audiences.
Francophonie
Francophones
Francophiles
Créoles
Executive Artistic Director Miguel Trelles and Resident Choreographer Carole Alexis of Teatro LATEA proudly present the Fête de la Francophonie Festival! This celebration immerses you in Francophone culture—French-language cinema, vibrant dance, live music, and inspiring discussions. Connect with Francophones and Francophiles alike, and join the after-parties for unforgettable days and evenings of joy, culture, and shared passion.
Francophonie
Every March, the 93 member countries of the International Organization of La Francophonie celebrate the linguistic, cultural, and artistic richness of the French-speaking world—including Creole languages. Rooted in peace, democracy, human rights, education, and gender equality, the festival is both a celebration and an invitation to engage with the living cultures of Francophonie, spoken by over 300 million people across five continents.
Festival Highlights
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Thursday, March 19 | Opening Night
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6:00 PM Welcome: Reception & Cocktail Hour
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7:00 PM Concert: Flute Choir of New York, directed by Nicolas Duchamp
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Friday, March 20 | Cinema & Dance Company
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5:30 PM Film: A screening of ELZA by acclaimed Guadeloupean filmmaker Mariette Monpierre, followed by an interactive artist discussion
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7:00 PM Reception and FX Elegant Magic Artist - François-Xavier Charpentier de Beauvillé
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7:30 PM Dance: A featured performance by Ballet des Amériques, choreographed by Carole Alexis
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8:30 PM After Party: A festive celebration to conclude the evening
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Sunday, March 22 | Family & Theater
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11:00 AM Youth: "Alors on danse", a creative Francophone movement class for children (ages 4+)
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1:30 PM Musical Promenade: A presentation of Pelléas et Mélisande by Claude Debussy, presented by Nicolas Cauchy
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3:00 Popcorn & Pellicule – Après‑midi cinéma en famille et entre amis. (Popcorn & Film Reel – Family & Friends Movie Afternoon)
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Ongoing Visual Arts Exhibitions (March 19–22)
Throughout the festival, Teatro LATEA’s gallery spaces will feature:
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Dominique de Cock: Featured Artist Exhibition
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Miguel Trelles: Featured Artist Exhibition
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French American Academy: Group Art Exhibition
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Smith Street Maternelle: "Les Petits Artistes” A Children's Exhibition
A New Cultural Rendez-Vous
This inaugural edition serves as the foundation for an annual platform dedicated to Francophone artistic exchange and community engagement in New York City. The 2026 festival is made possible through the support of the Martinique Tourism Authority (Comité Martiniquais du Tourisme), Ballet des Amériques, and Teatro LATEA.
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