DUF 2025
Danzantes Unidos Festival (DUF) 2025
Danzantes Unidos commemorates 46 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 2025 will offer 50+ congruent workshops in dance, music and related arts at McLane High School, 2727 North Cedar Avenue in Fresno, CA.
- DUF 2025 dates are April 11, 12 & 13. Please save the dates!
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Festival Participants
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What to expect at DUF 2025 “Fortaleza y Resiliencia“
- 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, venue TBA. Tickets for this family-friendly event must be purchased separately. Ages 60+ FREE (must show canas)
DUF Showcase Concert Series
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 25, 2025. This series is offered to highlight the work of dancers participating in workshops. Three quarters of showcase performers must be workshop registrants.
- DUF Showcase Concert I: Friday, April 11 – 6 PM
- DUF Showcase Concert II: Saturday, April 12 – 6 PM
- DUF Showcase Concert III: Sunday, April 13 – 4pm
DUF 2025 Pricing
Participant number will be limited to 1500
Best price
Early Registration
- $140.00December 24 to January 24
- (gift shirt & access to $10 Showcase Bundle)
Regular Registration
- $155.00January 25 to February 25
- (gift shirt & access to $10 Showcase Bundle)
Late Registration
- $170.00February 26 to March 26
- (no gift shirt, no access to bundle)
Onsite Registration
- $185.00Space Permitting
- (no gift shirt, no access to bundle)
The Showcase Concerts Bundle for $10 for workshop participants is ONLY available at the time of enrollment.
Please don’t miss checking the box with flames coming out of it. This unique offer ends on February 14, 2025.
Showcase Bundle
$10.00 online until February 25, 2025 for Workshop Enrollees and ONLY at the exact time of enrollment. We do not have the bandwidth to add this at a later time.
$50.00 online until February 25, 2025 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 26, 2025.
Pachanga Tickets
$25.00 online until March 28, 2025. $30.00 onsite DUF Saturday.
$35.00 at the door.
Festival Syllabus
$75.00 three-volume “La Danza y el Traje en Mexico”
by Dr. Maria Guadalupe Castro Paramo. (Onsite pick up ONLY at Festival Sales).
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 1500 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 24, 2025. For details and full list, please visit our DUF Policies page.