"High in the mountains of Mexico is a city of courtyards, cobblestones, and secrets waiting to be revealed. A city where one visit can change your life. San Miguel can seem almost unbearably beautiful. The churches whose roof tiles curl like the wings of fallen angels, the houses whose colors are pulled from the Earth¹s core-lava reds and sulfurous ochres."

- April 2008 Issue of Sunset Magazine/ Story by Peter Fish

To read the entire story please go to this link

WELCOME

The Visual and Performing Arts program in San Miguel de Allende began in the summer of 2005 and continues each summer in mid July to August. We are certain you will be inspired by exploring this magnificent town, which comes to life through its unique flair of open markets, art galleries and live performances.

The visual arts class will convene at the Vista Real Hotel, uniquely situated at a panoramic position above the town. Prior to our trip you can access information about San Miguel online and at your leisure to prepare for your trip. Upon your arrival we will take to the cobblestone streets to complete a visual journal and visit studios. July and August are host to myriad evening events, including an international film festival, gallery openings, art exhibitions, live music, dance and theatre. Students will complete a journal using altered art techniques and writing.

The dance class will be housed in a unique performance space in town. Join us for an exciting exploration of Latin Moves! Learn basic partnering and styling. Improve your confidence and build on your personal style and joy of dancing! We will embrace the culture and history of our host country Mexico. I hope you will join me for this amazing experience, and let us dance together!

Visual and Performing Arts Courses run:

June 1-July 2, 2009
On-line introduction to San Miguel de Allende: Travel by Design

Students can access information via internet from their home, office, on campus or an internet cafe. Learn in advance of travel about this UNESCO World Heritage site, the art, culture, history and geography of this region

July 25-August 9, 2009

17 days/16 nights in San Miguel de Allende Mexico

$1825.00

Please download a brochure for more detailed information about the classes and trip or email us for a printed brochure Please include your name, address and email with your request. For a brochure contact: calopez@sdccd.edu OR info@leonardoworld.org

Price inludes:

Round trip airfare from Tijuana to Leon/Guanajuato on Aeromexico in economy class.

Round trip transfer by private motor coach from San Diego City College to the Tijuana airport. Round trip transfer from the Leon airport to San Miguel de Allende by private motor coach with escort.

16 nights accommodation at the Hotel Carmina Suites in San Miguel de Allende. The price is per person sharing a twin bedded room in a 3 person unit. The bathrooms are shared between these 3 individuals who stay in the unit. Daily maid service, fireplace, television, telephone and small kitchen facilities.

Full breakfast daily, plus welcome dinner and 3 lunches in Guanajuato, Queretaro and Pozos.

Allowance for taxi transportation in San Miguel de Allende on instruction days

Taxes and service charges related to hotels and restaurants

Study abroad in San Miguel de Allende handbook

Itinerary preparation and comprehensive travel information

The price does not include: Travel protection/ insurance plan [$109]

San Diego City College enrollment fees California Residents: $20 per unit plus $15 health fee Out of state tuition: $183 per unit plus $15 health fee

Extension program available: 14 extra days Students who wish to stay a total of one month in San Miguel de Allende can pay an additional $480 for hotel, daily breakfasts and return with the group of extended stay students.

Students can elect to have a single room at Carmina Suites for an upgrade of $260.

Bed and breakfast option available at the Hacienda de las Flores for an upgrade of $500 for shared room or $1050 for private room. Air ticket related taxes [currently about $100]

INSTRUCTOR BIOS

Professor Candice López

Teaches design at San Diego City College where her students have won over 175 local, national and international design competitions and their work is featured in top art/design publications. With a BS in Design and MA in Arts Education she is passionate about teaching learning and travel.

She divides her time between San Diego and San Miguel de Allende where she owns a second home with her illustrator husband, Rafael López. She has taught design abroad in Zurich, Switzerland, Venice, Italy, Madrid, Spain and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and published a handbook on international education.

She has served as Vice President of the American Institute of Graphic Arts San Diego and founded the Link program that works with at risk youth interested in art and design. Her community design projects such as the Urban Art Trail and Benchmark Project have won numerous awards and have been featured in design publications. She was appointed by the Mayor of San Diego and served as Art and Culture chair of the San Diego downtown vision plan.

Professor Alicia Rincon

Is Artistic Director of Dance at City College, and also serves on the faculty of dance at UCSD. Professor Rincon received her BA and MFA in Dance and Choreography from United States International University. She is currently Co-Chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at San Diego City College.

She performed as principal dancer and choreographer of J.U.’s European Tours and in 1982 co-founded and directed her own professional dance company. Alicia was a founding member of JAZZ UNLIMITED. She choreographed over 30 major works for the company. Professor Rincon was a resident choreographer with Rincon Dance Collective based in Zurich, as well as Associate Choreographer for the "Evening of Spanish Works" EUROPEAN TOURS. Her work was presented in Zurich, Solothurn, Lugano, Switzerland and Konstanz, Germany. Alicia has taught several dance workshops to the local community in San Miguel de Allende in the past year and this will be her second year teaching the study abroad program.

see: www.sdccd.edu www.sdccgraphicdesign.com

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