Danzantes Unidos presents its annual gathering, Danzantes Unidos Festival (DUF) 2013 "Nuestro Nuevo Amanecer" on
March 22, 23 & 24 at Clovis West High School in Fresno, CA.
DUF 2013 is a three-day celebration of Mexican Folk Dance with dance workshops & evening concerts. Curriculum will include movement sessions for all ages and skill levels and with repertoire from the states of: Baja California, Baja California Sur, Chiapas, Colima, Durango, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacan, Nayarit, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Puebla, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Yucatan & Zacatecas with special workshops: Parent & Me Folklorico Fun, Folklorico 101 for Beginning Adults, Latin Rhythms & Bolivian Dance.
The Showcase Concert Series will present the work of performing companies from throughout the state of California. Rounding out the weekend activities are the DUF Mercado - folklorico marketplace - and the Pachanga y Fandango - evening social dance events.
In the tradition set forth by previous festivals in Los Angeles, Fresno, San Diego, Salinas, Hayward, Sacramento, Gardena, Whittier and San Jose, Danzantes Unidos Festival 2013 will once again celebrate the spirit and pride of our living Mexican culture. We look forward to seeing you at the largest gathering and celebration of Folklorico Dancers in the world!
Sinceramente,
Maria Luisa Colmenarez
President, Danzantes Unidos
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All registration information will be processed online and is payable by ATM, credit card or purchase order (PO option ends 1/15/13). Following are guidelines that will assist you when considering which class to sign-up for.
Please note that when you register, you will be signing up for one class, and that will be your class for the three movement sessions. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Should your first choice be full before you register, we will automatically place you in your second or third choice, depending on what is available.
Failure to submit a different second or third choice will result in a delay in your class confirmation. Class changes are allowed, space-permitting, and must be done via onsite registration.
Your registration fee includes a movement workshop on Saturday and Sunday. Early and Regular Registration includes Showcase Concerts on Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Late Registrants will be accommodated in Showcase Concerts as space permits.
Early Registration - $75.00 until January 15, 2013 (midnight)
Regular Registration - $80.00 until February 15, 2013 (midnight)
Late Registration - $85.00 until March 15, 2013 (midnight)
Onsite Registration - $90.00
Online Sales:
Showcase Bundle - $40.00 online until February 15, includes all three evening Showcase Concerts on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. This bundle is for the convenience of Chaperones accompanying minors and may be shared with family & friends. Individual evening tickets will be available online starting on 2/16/13.
Pachanga Tickets - $10.00 online until March 15, 2013 ($20 onsite)
Festival Syllabus - $75.00 -- three-volume "La Danza y el Traje en México"
by Dr. Maria Guadalupe Castro Páramo
Festival size will be limited to the first 1500 registrants. Onsite registration will be limited to remaining space available.
Registrants under the age of 18 must submit a signed parental consent to participate. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent.
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Purchase Orders for School Groups
For school groups paying via Purchase Order, please contact
registration@danzantes.org for processing directions. You will need your administration address and contact information for the online registration form and to generate the invoice.
Please send your payment to:
Danzantes Unidos 2013
407 Appian Way
Union City, CA 94587
The deadline to submit a Purchase Order Request is January 15, 2013. Please ensure that you follow-up promptly with payment on your end. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your group registration fees are paid in full by March 15, 2013. Other restrictions and late fees will apply.
Questions? Contact
registration@danzantes.org
Registration is open, so
register now!
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