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Maestra Spotlight: Christie Rios

Christie Rios is Assistant Director to Danza Floricanto/USA and Programs Director for The Floricanto Center for the Performing Arts. She is a graduate of Cal State Los Angeles with a degree in English and a minor in anthropology. Maestra Christie Rios has danced with Danza Floricanto since 1980 and has toured with the company throughout the American Southwest and Mexico. She has since gained mastery of the company’s diverse repertoire, ranging from the traditional...

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UFS 2016 Meet Your Hosts At San Jose State University

University Folklorico Summit UFS 2016: Leaders Today to Create Legacies Tomorrow UFS 2016 will take place at San Jose State University on February 19-21 and is being hosted by Grupo Folklorico Luna y Sol de San Jose State.  Of course, nothing occurs in a vacuum and it is the leadership and diligence of the following students that will make this event a success.  Meet your hosts at San Jose State University!   UFS Committee Irma Guardado...

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UFS 2016 Presenter Itza Sanchez

UFS 2016 will take place at San Jose State University on February 19-21 and is being hosted by Grupo Folklorico Luna y Sol de San Jose State.  The organizing committee is pleased to announce the participation of Itza Sanchez presenting the workshop "Leadership & Organization Management".  In this session, participants will about the importance of goal setting and campus outreach. Itza Sanchez is an SJSU Alumni (Cultural Anthropology, 2004) working as Program and...

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UFS 2016 Presenter Dr. Olga Najera-Ramirez

University Folklorico Summit UFS 2016: Leaders Today to Create Legacies Tomorrow UFS 2016 will take place at San Jose State University on February 19-21 and is being hosted by Grupo Folklorico Luna y Sol de San Jose State.  The organizing committee is proud to announce the participation of Dr. Olga Nájera-Ramírez as the workshop presenter on "Channeling Your Folklórico Interest into a Career".  Learn how you can carry folkloric traditions forward into your...

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UFS 2016 Panelist Blanca Sanchez Cruz

University Folklorico Summit UFS 2016: Leaders Today to Create Legacies Tomorrow UFS 2016 will take place at San Jose State University on February 19-21 and is being hosted by Grupo Folklorico Luna y Sol de San Jose State.  The organizing committee is honored to announce the participation of Blanca L. Sánchez-Cruz as the workshop presenter for "Putting Technology to Use".  Living in the Silicon Valley, technology is an integral part of life. This workshop will explore...

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UFS 2016 Dance Instructor Jose Somoza

University Folklorico Summit UFS 2016: Leaders Today to Create Legacies Tomorrow UFS 2016 will take place at San Jose State University on February 19-21 and is being hosted by Grupo Folklorico Luna y Sol de San Jose State.  The organizing committee is pleased to announce the participation of Jose Somoza as the dance instructor for the Sunday morning movement session. José Somoza has been a performer/dance instructor/director for nearly thirty years throughout the East...

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UFS 2016 Panelist Cassie Barmore

University Folklorico Summit UFS 2016: Leaders Today to Create Legacies Tomorrow UFS 2016 will take place at San Jose State University on February 19-21 and is being hosted by Grupo Folklorico Luna y Sol de San Jose State.  The organizing committee is proud to announce the participation of Cassie Barmore as the workshop presenter on "Nutrition".  Nutrition  is  important,  for  dancers,  but  can  also  affect  our  lives  as students. Cassie Barmore, MS, RD is...

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UFS 2016 Panelist Angelina Dwyer

University Folklorico Summit UFS 2016: Leaders Today to Create Legacies Tomorrow UFS 2016 will take place at San Jose State University on February 19-21 and is being hosted by Grupo Folklorico Luna y Sol de San Jose State.  The organizing committee is honored to announce the participation of Angelina Dwyer as the workshop presenter for "Leadership  and  Spirit  (on  Campus)".  In this workshop she will share the history of the SJSU Campus and...

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SJSU Hosts UFS 2016 “Leaders Today To Create Legacies Tomorrow”

The University Folklorico Summit (UFS), an initiative of Danzantes Unidos, is a three-day leadership and cultural arts conference designed for collegiate folklorico groups. UFS provides a forum for university folklorico group leaders to meet, share their best practices, and strategize for their communities. UFS strives to educate the next generation of folklorico student leaders of the multiple facets and characteristics that make up an efficient and sustainable university folklorico group. REGISTRATION IS OPEN...

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Maestra Spotlight: Blanca Araceli Soto

Maestra Blanca Araceli Soto is a veteran and accomplished actress, choreographer, director, producer and dancer. Her passion for the performing arts led her to study theater and dance at the University of Guadalajara, her natal city. As a dancer, she has 40 years of experience working with international dance companies such as: Ballet Folklorico del Instituto Cultural Cabañas, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez, Floricanto U.S.A., Los Angeles Mexican Dance Company,...

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