About Us
Danzantes Unidos is THE cultural network of Mexican folk dancers and artists. Our organization promotes and supports the Mexican Folk experience through the performing and visual arts, including, but not limited to, the annual three-day festival known as the Danzantes Unidos Festival.
History
The first Danzantes Unidos Festival was held at UCLA in 1979 and organized by Sue Welsh & John Estrada. John Estrada passed the mantle to Elena Robles in 1985 for the move to San Jose. Since then, the festival has been organized in a collaborative spirit.
In 1994, Danzantes Unidos incorporated to fulfill its mission of promoting and supporting the Mexican folk dance community. In 2001, the organization was awarded its federal nonprofit status.
The board of directors consists of representatives whom reside throughout six regions of California: Gold Country, Greater SF Bay Area, Central Valley, Central Coast, Greater LA Basin and San Diego.
Programs
Danzantes Unidos serves the folklorico community with a variety of programs and resources.
Danzantes Unidos Festival
Directors' Dialogue
University Folklorico Summit
Educators' Conference
Folklorico on Wheels
MusiDanza
Festival Sin Fronteras
Board of Directors/ Staff
Jose Edward Muñoz, President
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Rebecca Valles, Board Member
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Maria Luisa Colmenarez, Executive Director
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Laura Mendoza, Secretary
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Oscar Hernandez, Board Member
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Richard Delgado, Advisory Board Member
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Andrea Hernandez, Mercado Coordinator
Maestro Coordinator
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Rudy Garcia, Treasurer
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Antonio Sarabia, Festival Artist
Festival Artist
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Sabrina Valles, Marketing Director
Marketing Director
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