Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Maissel Vizcarra teaching Folklorico Juniors: Campeche, Coahuila & Quintana Roo; ages 7 & 8. Maissel Vizcarra has been dancing for fifteen years with Tradición Dance Company of Pomona, CA. She has been an instructor for over a decade working with students ages 3 to 63 years. During this time Ms. Vizcarra has also continued her journey as a dancer and as an instructor through participation...
Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Marco Antonio Sanchez teaching Chihuahua for Adults; ages 18+. Marco Antonio Sanchez Ramos comenzó su paso por la danza a la edad de 4 años en el preescolar y cursos de verano organizados por el Grupo Folclórico del Sindicado Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación en Guadalajara Jalisco donde forma parte de Grupo Folklorico Magisterial y Ballet Folklorico de Instituto Cultural Cabañas Con el objetivo...
Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Luis Oceguera teaching Tamaulipas Norte for Adults; ages 18+ Accomplished Folklorico director, educator, event coordinator, and cultural leader with over 20 years of experience in Mexican dance instruction, large-scale event planning, and community engagement. Founder and director of Grupo Folklorico Tapatio de Oceanside, dedicated to preserving and promoting Mexican heritage while fostering youth development and cultural pride. Extensive background in coordinating city-sponsored events, teaching large-scale...
Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Cesar Alejandro Orta teaching San Luis Potosi for Adults; ages 18+ Maestro Cesar Alejandro Orta began his dance career in the year 1989 under the direction of Maestra Rita Cobos Lugo. Afterward, he became a member of the Ballet Folklórico Rarajipame directed by Maestro Victor Barriga Gallegos. He is a graduate of the Escuela Superior de Danza Folklorica in Chihuahua, where he studied under Maestro...
Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Juan Gil Martinez Tadeo teaching Baja California Norte for Adults; ages 18+. El Maestro Juan Gil Martínez Tadeo es un docente de secundaria con 39 años de experiencia, dedicado a la educación y a la preservación de la cultura de Baja California. Ha unido su trabajo educativo con su pasión por la danza folklórica y el servicio comunitario. Es fundador y director del grupo de...
Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Victor Hugo Rosas teaching Folklorico Jr. High: Baja CA Sur, Oaxaca, Zacatecas; ages 12 & 13. Victor Rosas is a Mexican folklórico dance educator and choreographer whose work is rooted in tradition, discipline, and cultural pride. As Founder and Artistic Director of El Ballet Folklórico de Oro, he has spent over two decades cultivating dancers through authentic regional repertoire and community engagement. He currently serves...
Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Wilfrido Pool teaching Yucatan for Adults; ages 18+. Mi nombre es Wilfrido Pool Ojeda, nací en la ciudad de Mérida Yucatán, México el 18 de octubre de 1964, Estoy involucrado con la expresión corporal y danza desde la edad de 11 años cuando cursaba el 5to grado de primaria. He tenido participación activa con los ballets folclóricos Mukuy Kak, Universidad de Yucatán, Proyecto Cultural México...
Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Dr. Irene Hernandez teaching Folklorico High: Baja California & Chihuahua; age 13-17. Dr. Irene A. Hernández has over 45 years of experience as a dancer and Maestra. A DUF Maestra since 2007, she has additionally taught workshops in Italy, Hawaii, Mexico, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico and throughout California. She has studied with over 30 Maestros from Mexico and the USA. She received a Key to The...
Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Maria Valdovinos Pascual teaching Folklorico Juniors: Baja CA Norte, Michoacan Tierra Caliente, Sinaloa; ages 9 & 10. Maria Valdovinos Pascual is the Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Folklorico Raices Mexicanas de Maria Valdovinos, established in 2006. Under her leadership, the organization has grown into one of the region’s largest folklórico programs, serving more than 200 students through 12 structured classes taught by eight instructors....
Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Omar Quezada teaching Puebla for Adults; ages 18+. Dancer/Director/Choreographer/Actor/Artist–Maestro Omar Quezada began his career in dance at the age of fourteen in Tlaxcala, Mexico. While earning a Bachelor’s in Communication and Education, Maestro Quezada began his education in dance, theater and fine arts along with studies in cosmetology and image design. He currently serves as Artistic Director for Ensamble Folklorico Tierra Mestiza in Los Angeles,...