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DUF 2026

Danzantes Unidos Festival (DUF) 2026

Danzantes Unidos commemorates 47 years of producing the Danzantes Unidos Festival (DUF) and convening the largest gathering of folklorico artists in the country to celebrate the artistry, history and traditions of the Mexican folk dance community.

  • DUF 2026 will offer 50+ congruent workshops in dance, music and related arts at Sunnyside High School, Fresno, CA
  • DUF 2026 dates are March 27, 28 & 29. Please save the dates!

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Festival Participants

DUF 2025

What to expect at DUF 2026 47th Anniversary

  • DUF Workshops: Participate in one of DUF’s folklorico workshops, which focus on educating its participants on the history, dances and music of Mexico. DUF Workshops are designed for dancers of all ages and skill levels.
  • DUF Showcase Concert Series: Enjoy specially prepared choreographies by over 800 performers from over 40 participating folklorico companies from across the country during DUF’s three-day concert series.
  • DUF Parent Pavilion: Explore the intersection of art and culture at DUF’s free or low cost arts workshops. Designed to serve the needs of the folklorico community, family members and chaperones of registered folklorico groups are encouraged to attend a workshop at DUF Parent Pavilion, which may include DUF Tintamarresque Gallery, Folklorico Hair & Make-up, Educational workshops and more.
  • DUF Mega-Mercado: Shop for cultural accessories, jewelry, practice skirts, costumes, dance shoes, and folklorico dance attire from dozens of vendors.
  • DUF Ofrenda: Remember and celebrate the lives of family members, friends and the folklorico community. The DUF community is invited to pay homage to those who have passed by placing their loved ones’ photographs at the altars.

  • DUF Socials: Make memories at DUF’s Friday Fandango, University Folklorico Summit (UFS) Meet & Greet and ¡PACHANGA! These evening and lunchtime socials are a great way to meet other members of the folklorico community.
  • Hosted Friday evening. DUF Fandango features live music and provides dancers an opportunity to engage in improvisational zapateado Veracruzano.
  • Hosted Saturday during lunch.  University Folklorico Dancers Unite! UFS Meet & Greet is a luncheon, by reservation, for leaders of collegiate folklorico groups to network and plant the seed for the Fall Summit.
  • PACHANGA! – the ULTImate dance party that should not be missed! Held on Saturday evening. Tickets for this family-friendly event must be purchased separately. Ages 60+ FREE (must show canas)

DUF 2026 Workshops & Maestros

Showcase Concerts

DUF Ready groups registering at least 12 participants will receive an invitation to apply for the DUF Showcase Concert Series during the Early Registration period.  Applications for remaining positions will open on January 24, 2026. This series is offered to highlight the work of dancers participating in workshops. Three quarters of showcase performers must be workshop registrants.

Showcase Concert Location & Dates

Groups interested in performing, please help us to plan ahead by kindly completing the Showcase Concert Group Interest Form.

Warnors Theatre – 1400 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721

  • Showcase Concert I:   Friday, March 27 – 6 PM
  • Showcase Concert II:  Saturday, March 28 – 6 PM
  • Showcase Concert III: Sunday, March 29 – 4pm

Lodging Information

DUF 2026 Pricing

Participant number will be limited to 1650

Best price

  • Early Registration

  • $150.00December 23 to January 23
  • Register Now

  • Regular Registration

  • $165.00January 24 to February 20
  • Not Available

Showcase Bundle

Showcase bundles are included for registrants during Early & Regular registration periods. Late Registrants may purchase individual tickets as ‘public’.

$50.00 online until February 24, 2026 for Chaperones and Non-workshop friends & family.

The Showcase Bundle includes one ticket for every night of the DUF Showcase Concert series and is perfect for chaperones who are accompanying minors at the theater. Each ticket is limited to one person per show. Tickets will be available online for individual nights ($30/each) of the Showcase Concert series on February 25, 2026.

Pachanga Tickets

$25.00 online until March 13, 2026.

$30.00 onsite DUF Saturday.

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR

Festival Syllabus

$90.00 three-volume “La Danza y el Traje en Mexico”
by Dr. Maria Guadalupe Castro Paramo. (Onsite pick up ONLY at Festival Sales).

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DUF Policies

We are aware that historically, dance workshops have filled up rather quickly. We have the capacity to increase the number of classrooms if needed. In order for us to remain solvent, each class must have a MINIMUM of 15 students to be actualized.

Festival size will be limited to 1650 participants. Onsite Registration will be limited to remaining space available. Minors, ages 17 and under, must submit an online waiver/release signed by their parent or guardian and naming the chaperone responsible for their student. For University, College and High School groups, the deadline to submit a Purchase Order is January 23, 2026. For details and full list, please visit our DUF Policies page.

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