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Folklorico Red Carpet – Carmen Espinoza Beltran

Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Maestra Carmen Espinoza Beltran teaching Sinaloa for Adults; ages 18+. Nací en Culiacán, Sinaloa. Desde la infancia tuve vocación artística e interés por la danza, por lo cual me incorporé al grupo del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) dirigido en esos años por la profesora Libia Manjarrez Garay, siento en este grupo donde conocí algunas de las bases de la danza folklórica. En el...

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Folklorico Red Carpet – Mayra Villalobos

Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Mayra Villalobos teaching Folklorico Juniors: Nuevo Leon, Jalisco, & Costa Nayarit; ages 6 & 7. Mayra Villalobos was born in Tepic, Nayarit, and has dedicated over 25 years of her life to the art of folklórico dance. She began her formal dance journey during her senior year at Clovis High School and continued her training at Fresno City College, where she took folklórico classes and...

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Folklorico Red Carpet – Rafael Valpuesta

Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Rafael Valpuesta teaching Tamaulipas Huasteco for Adults; ages 18+ Rafael Valpuesta has served as the Artistic Director and Choreographer of Orígenes Dance Company (formerly known as Resurrección Mexican Folk) since 1998. Mr. Valpuesta’s extensive dance training has allowed him to create a stylized and theatrical interpretation of Mexican folk dance.  Dedicated to teaching the beautiful dances of México to the youth of his community, he...

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Folklorico Red Carpet – Amalia Viviana Basanta Hernandez

Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Amalia Viviana Basanta Hernandez teaching repertoire from the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez iconic dance suite, "Veracruz Tlacotalpan"  for Teens & Adults; ages 13+ Maestra Basanta Hernandez was born in Mexico City, the daughter of Mexican choreographer, Amalia Hernandez, and Argentine writer, Joaquin Basanta Crece. She began her dance training at the age of five, studying classical ballet under Nellie Happee. At age...

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Folklorico Red Carpet – David “Texomazatl” Vargas

Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes David "Texomazatl" Vargas teaching Azteca Drum & Dance for Teens & Adults; ages 13+ David “Texomazatl” Vargas, is a kind, yet demanding Elder within the Danza Azteca genre. David Vargas, also known as Texomazatl (Blue Deer) among traditional Aztec dance circles, founded the original Tezkatlipoka Aztec Dance in 1988 in San Jose, CA which is still active today. Texomazatl has led the group as its...

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Folklorico Red Carpet – Sara Moguel

Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Sara Moguel teaching Folklorico Juniors: Colima, Guerrero, & Nuevo Leon; ages 7 & 8 Sara Moguel was born In Villaflores, Chiapas and moved to California in 1992. She graduated with a master’s degree in Arts in teaching and obtained her Applied Behavior Analysis Certification. Sara danced with BFA de CSUN for over 15 years instilling in her the love for Mexican Folklórico dance. She has...

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Folklorico Red Carpet – Alejandro Rey

Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Alejandro Rey teaching Latin Rhythms: Salsa, Merengue and Bachata for Teens & Adults; ages 13+ Alejandro Rey, a.k.a. “The Biggest Mexican” is the 6-time Los Angeles Area Bachata Dance Champion. He is the Director of Paso De Oro Dance Company Latin Dance division. AlejandroRey has headlined as a performer and choreographer of the top Latin Dance Festivals throughout the United States, Europe, Russia, China, Mexico,...

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Folklorico Red Carpet – Yolanda Chacon Beniquez

Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Yolanda Chacon Beniquez teaching Folklorico Jr. High: Chiapas, Michoacan, Veracruz; ages 12 & 13. Yolanda Chacon Beniquez researched through intensive summer courses at the “Instituto de la Investigacion del Folklor y la Danza en Mexico, Artes y Ciencias” in Tijuana and received her Baile Folklorico Maestra status at “Escuela Superior de Danza Folklorica Mazochoquim” in Hermosillo, Sonora. Maestra Yolanda has been teaching since 1983, establishing her...

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Folklorico Red Carpet – Jenny Robles

Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Jenny Robles teaching Oaxaca for Adults; Ages 18+ Jenny Robles, orgullosamente oaxaqueña, ha dedicado más de dos décadas a preservar y difundir la cultura mexicana a través del baile folklórico. Nacida en Oaxaca, creció inmersa en las tradiciones que hoy promueve con pasión en Estados Unidos. Durante más de diez años ha sido maestra en el festival Danzantes Unidos, compartiendo su experiencia con nuevas generaciones....

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Folklorico Red Carpet – Maria Cerda

Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Maria Cerda teaching Folklorico Jr. High: Baja California, San Luis Potosi, & Sinaloa; Ages 10 & 11. Lifelong Central Valley resident, Maestra Maria de Lourdes Cerda was born in Hanford, CA, and raised in Kettleman City, CA.  She currently resides in Clovis, CA and is the director of Ballet Folklorico Sol del Valle, Sol del Valle Clovis, Aguilas de Oro de CWHS and Grupo Folklórico...

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