Javea Grapevine Issue No. 172 - 2014 | Page 82

| The Grapevine Issue 172 2014 Danses tradicionals a l’air de la Ribera Javea’s Dance Group Portitxol has organised events for the weekend of 13th and 14th September, for fans of folk dances both for those already familiar as those who want to learn. The first performance, conducted by Lutxo Palop will cover “Danses tradicionals a l’air de la Ribera” and is open to the participation of all groups in the Valencian Community and fans in general. The organisation has opened up registration for the course (priced at 10 euros) which can be booked by email (info@ dansesportitxol.org) or phone 636656642. The “Grup de Danses” has also arranged for accommodation at the Youth Hostel Jávea for those arriving from outside and who are interested, as well as food and fellowship dinner. The trobada also includes a concert which will be given by popular singer Pep Gimeno Botifarra who will be accompanied by Ahmed Touzani in his show “De banda a banda del Mediterrani”. The concert will be free and is scheduled for 11pm on Saturday the 13th at the Plaza del Conservatorio.