Sara Moguel was born in Villaflores, Chiapas and moved to California in 1992. She graduated with a master’s degree in the Art of Teaching in 2011. Sara Moguel has been dancing with Ballet Folklorico Aztlan de CSUN for over 13 years. BFA de CSUN instilled in her the love for Mexican Folklorico dance. She has been teaching folklorico for seven years in Ventura County and is now director of her own group, Ballet...
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. Still active today, Texomazatl has led the group as a ceremonial dance group among traditional circles, as well as, a community-based performing arts group. For the past 30 years, Texomazatl has continually studied in the traditional schools (Calmecac) of Aztec dance and music and has taught several new...
Congratulations! to the over 140 dance companies from all over the United States that will convene for DUF 2020 on April 3, 4 & 5 in 65 tandem workshops that are already near capacity. Danzantes Unidos thanks all directors, chaperones and parents of dancers that jumped on Early Registration this year. It was truly a new record for this weekend of celebration and sharing. Please look for your group name and write...
Danzantes Unidos announces the retirement of DUF Showcase Concert Director, Juana Saludado. She has been an active force in Danzantes Unidos since she joined the Board of Directors in 2007. She will remain as an advisor to usher in the next generation. We are grateful to Juana for her many years of service in the organization and we hope that you will join us in wishing her well in all her endeavors....
HOW DO I REGISTER MY DANCER/GROUP? There are two parts to getting your dancers into classes. Directors/chaperones REGISTER dancers by entering the group members data. Registered students ENROLL in a class by selecting a class that is OPEN and then proceed through the payment at checkout. If the registration fees will be covered by the group bank account, then one person can register the entire group . . . and it does not have to be...
NEW CLASS FOR DUF 2020!! ADAPTIVE FOLKLORICO DANCE FOR ALL CAPABILITIES (AGES 13+) INSTRUCTOR: IRENE HERNANDEZ Danzantes Unidos Festival DUF 2020 announces the creation of the Adaptive Folklorico Dance class for all students across the spectrum of disAbilities to participate within the Folklorico Community. This class will require ONE Accompanying Caregiver per enrollee to accompany each student and participate in class. Class size will be limited to 16 students and there is a required minimum...
60 dance companies from across the United States will showcase their best work during DUF Showcase Concerts on April 12, 13 & 14 at Warnors Center for the Performing Arts & Free Noon Concert at Sunnyside HS. Featuring over 1000 performers, audience members will enjoy over nine-hours of folklorico performance. Tickets can be purchased for $20, one hour prior to curtain each night. . Full lineup below: ...
FREE for DUF Registered Workshop Participants $60/$45 for Public Danzantes Unidos Master Classes Friday, April 12 from 11am to 2pm "Jalisco" with Viviana Basanta at Warnors Center for the Performing Arts, 1400 Fulton Ave "Michoacan" with Aldo Valenzuela at Compañia de Danza El Sol Studio, 735 North Fulton, CA. Yup . . . it's a BONUS. #ONLY@DUF...
FREE for DUF Registered Workshop Participants $60/$45 for Public Danzantes Unidos Master Classes Friday, April 12 from 11am to 2pm "Jalisco" with Viviana Basanta at Warnors Center for the Performing Arts, 1400 Fulton Ave "Michoacan" with Aldo Valenzuela at Compañia de Danza El Sol Studio, 735 North Fulton, CA. Yup . . . it's a BONUS. #ONLY@DUF ...
Applications for DUF Showcase Concert Series will open on January 16, 2019 for groups that are “DUF Ready”. This series is offered to highlight the work of participating groups. Showcase Concert Series Application #DUFready Prerequisite: Three quarters of showcase performers must be workshop registrants. Additionally, there must be a minimum of 10 dancers registered for groups smaller than six couples. DUF Showcase Concert Series will take place at Warnors Center for the Performing...