Living in South Florida, one can’t help feeling the influence of Latin culture that surrounds us every day. On October 10th, South Broward High Schools’s Latinos In Action’s event the “Hispanic Heritage Dance,” showcased the culture from a number of Latin American countries through music, dance, and patriotism. Students, Latin or not, gathered around the patio near 101 during A and B lunches to dance salsa, bachata, and merengue.

Latinos In Action is a club directed by Mr. Rodriguez in which students with Hispanic background volunteer as tutors and mentors of middle school and elementary school children from Oakridge and Dania. The class, with the objective of spreading cultural awareness, organized this fun event to give a festive conclusion to Hispanic Heritage Month. The Latinos In Action students each represented their countries by bringing flags and wearing jerseys from their countries.

The dance engaged students who were not aware beforehand of the schools cultural diversity. From students to staff, everyone enjoyed themselves on the dance floor, dancing along to the songs and teaching each other new dance moves. The principal, Mrs. Brown, was very supportive of this event, with the intent of making everyone feel included and represented at South Broward.

“I am honored to empower the Latino culture here in South Broward. A lot of students had fun with the music and their friends and it brought a sense of respect and admiration to their multicultural peers. Si podemos! Somos South Broward!” says Mrs. Brown.