Folklorico Red Carpet – Netza Vidal
Danzantes Unidos DUF 2026 “Nurturing the Light” welcomes Netza Vidal teaching Tabasco for Adults; ages 18+
Netza Vidal was born in Compostela, Nayarit, Mexico, he studied Mexican Folkloric dance at the Escuela de la Danza Mexicana with Jaime Buentello Bazan. “Maestro Netza” trained as a professional dancer all his life, dancing in some of the most prestigious folklorico groups in Mexico. For twenty years, he has been an instructor and director of Mexican folkloric dance, beginning his career as dance director at San Rafael High School in Marin County. Maestro Netza founded Ballet Folklorico Netzahuacoyotl in 1996. He is the general and artistic director, leading his company with it’s own unique style, costume designs, music and choreography. His dance groups have had the honor of performing for the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, Golden State Warriors Latinx pre-game and half time show, A’s Hispanic Day, Giants Fiesta Gigante, California’s Great America, Six Flags and a host of local and county fairs and many private events.
For DUF 2026 . . .
Fandango Tabasqueño Also known as Zapateado Tabasqueño, this traditional dance from Tabasco, Mexico, is rooted in Indigenous Mayan (Chontal) musical traditions performed by tamborileros using reed flutes and drums. While Indigenous in origin, it incorporates Afro-Caribbean rhythmic influences from the colonial period. The related Son Tabasqueño, a mestizo style, is performed with marimba and percussion in a lively 6/8 meter, similar to the huapango.
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: Tabasco for Adults; ages 18+
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