Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Alicia Mendibles teaching SEW FOLKLORICO for Teens & Adults; Ages 13+

Maestra Alicia Mendibles is a third generation Mexican-American born and raised in Southern California. She started dancing at the age of eight. It was in the sixth grade that she began to form dance groups at her schools. She studied Mexican Folklorico under the direction of Lily Aguilar and Maria Quiroz. She has shared the stage with many performers including: Linda Ronstadt, Lalo Guerrero, Mariachi Cobre, and Mariachi Sol de Mexico.

Maestra Alicia envisioned a place where she could promote cultural pride and self-worth through the art of dance. From this dream, she created the performing dance troupe Paso de Oro Dance Company in 1994. The dream flourished as she has produced thousands of performers and dancers over the years. Maestra Alicia represents the American born Mexican–she is dedicated to preserving the Mexican culture embracing current traditions and ideas established by Mexican-Americans who have culturally participated in the United States since the 19th century. With courage, character and commitment, she takes pride in fusing the best of both her cultures.

Sew FOLKLÓRICO is a one-and-a-half–day, hands-on costume sewing workshop for parents, dancers, directors, and anyone interested in traditional folklórico attire. Participants will learn how to work with patterns, industry techniques, and time-saving shortcuts while constructing a Jalisco-style blouse. This workshop provides practical skills and a deeper understanding of folklórico costume design, blending cultural tradition, creativity, and craftsmanship to empower you to create beautiful garments made for movement and performance.

Cultura illuminates LIFE . . . nurture the light.

Danzantes Unidos Festival DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” will take place March 27, 28 & 29 in Fresno, CA.
Registration is OPEN at www.danzantes.org.  Early Registration ends on January 23, 2026.
Click here to register for this class: Sew Folklorico; ages 13+