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Who Is Presenting At DUF 2016 Showcase Concerts?

03.13.2016 Uncategorized 0
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Things That You Won't Want To Miss At DUF 2016:  #7 [vc_empty_space height="20px"] 50+ Mexican folk dance companies and nearly 800 performers from across the state will be performing at the DUF 2016 "El Corazón del Pueblo" Showcase Concert series. [vc_empty_space height="20px"] Danzantes Unidos, a non-profit Mexican folk dance organization, presents the Danzantes Unidos Festival DUF 2016 "El Corazon del Pueblo" from March 18-20 in Los Angeles, CA.  As part of its annual , three two-hour...

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DUF 2016 Friday Free Family FANDANGO with “Godo” Herrera

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Things That You Won't Want To Miss At DUF 2016:  #9 [vc_empty_space height="20px"] 1500+ Mexican folk dancers and their families will attend DUF 2016 "El Corazón del Pueblo" Workshops & Concerts.  For full details, visit www.danzantes.org . Danzantes Unidos, a non-profit Mexican folk dance organization, presents the Danzantes Unidos Festival DUF 2016 "El Corazon del Pueblo" from March 18-20 in Los Angeles, CA.  The DUF 2016 Friday Free Family FANDANGO with Alfredo "Godo" Herrera will...

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“Hair and Makeup ” Workshop at DUF 2016

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Things That You Won't Want To Miss At DUF 2016:  #6 “Hair and Makeup for Mexican Folklorico Dance” (Traditional and Theatrical) Learn about the diversity in hair styles in Folklorico dance differentiating from braid styles, accessories, and ornaments used on the hair and braids. Students will learn to create different hairstyles, braids and flowers. In the workshop, students will get to create the tulips representative of the Mexican State of Tabasco. Costume and accessories...

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Maestro Spotlight: Cecilio De Castro

03.13.2016 DUF 2016, DUF 2016 Maestros, folklorico 0
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"Intricate and always eager to share his knowledge of dance with his students," is how his students describe him. Dancing and teaching for the past 40 years, Maestro Cecilio De Castro was first introduced to Folklorico in Michoacan, Mexico in 1977. The richness of Folklorico motivated him to continue its practice. He has performed in Mexico, throughout the United States and in Europe. He began dancing in Los Angeles at the age of 15....

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The Legacy of Maestro Sergio Sartiaguín

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Native to San Blas, Nayarit, México, Maestro Sergio Sartiaguín carries an undying passion in the study of the traditions of Nayarit, specializing in all that is related to folklorico dance and traditional music. His career in the field of Folklorico has created his legacy as a public administrator for over 30 years with innumerable cultural preservation projects in diverse areas. Dedicated to the preservation and exploration of the richness of Danza Folklorica,...

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Maestro Spotlight: Samuel Gonzalez-Betancourt

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Maestro Samuel Gonzalez-Betancourt is the Executive Director and Artistic Directo of Orgullo Mestizo Folk Ballet. His dance training extends beyond Folklorico, also tapping into ballet, jazz and modern dance. In Southern California, Samuel has also danced with Grandeza Mexicana and trained with Pacifico Dance Co. Maestro Samuel was born in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. He began his dance training at a young age and has danced since. Passionate about communication through language, Mr. Gonzalez earned...

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Maestro Spotlight: Ignacio Delgado

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Maestro Ignacio Delgado’s early dance training began in grade-school as part of an after-school program in Napa Valley. In high school, he trained in jazz, ballet, and hip-hop. There, he was awarded dancer of the year by the dance department. At 15, he joined Ballet Folklorico de Carlos Moreno in the Bay Area. Soon after, he joined Compañia Mexico Danza in Hayward. After relocating to Southern California for college, he continued his...

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Maestro Spotlight: Ramon Olvera

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Maestro Ramon Olvera desires to preserve traditional Folklorico dance and Mexican culture alive on this side of the border, in the United States, by inspiring young dancers to embrace and explore the traditions and cultural heritage of the dances of Mexico. His passion for Folklorico in the States extends back to his deeply rooted career in Mexico. Native to the state of Nayarit in Mexico, Maestro Ramon continued his education and passion for Folklorico in various...

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Maestro Spotlight: Carlos Santoyo

03.13.2016 DUF 2016, DUF 2016 Maestros, folklorico 0
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One of the pioneers of Folklorico in the State of California, Carlos Santoyo, has dedicated his life to the Folklorico community. Mr. Santoyo’s legacy extends from his education in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico, to the various groups he has founded and directed and his undying passion to the preservation of our culture. Maestro Carlos worked 38 years for the Sweetwater District from 1973 to 2011 as a Cultural Awareness Facilitator & Dance Instructor. During that time, he...

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Maestra Spotlight: Rosalie DeVerona

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Born and raised in Orange County, California, Maestra Rosalie began her career in Folklorico at the early age of seven in 1975. For the past 31 years, she continues to study Folklorico at various workshops and conferences. She has had opportunities to study with various group directors in the United States and in Mexico. With lifelong devotion to Folklorico, Maestra DeVerona spreads her passion and knowledge at Danzantes Unidos Festival; she is also an active participant at Asociación...

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