Los Alegres Bailadores Dance Workshop 2011

Mexican folklórico dance classes for new and experienced dancers

 presented by

Tizoc Fuentes Yaco of Instituto MIZOC of Mexico City and

Los Alegres Bailadores

 June 20 - July 1, 2011

Limited scholarships available for first time male dancers (15+)

To enroll in classes or for further information please contact

Rebecca Moran Cusick at 651-246-2399 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Folklóritos I* / Weekdays 9:15-10:15 am

This is an introductory class which will focus on coordination, balance, and weight shifting skills. Basic children's dances and a brief introduction to Mexican culture and traditions will be taught.  Tuition: $130

Folklóritos II* / Weekdays 10:15-11:15 am

This beginner class will continue to develop basic dance skills and body awareness. Basic technique and footwork will be introduced in traditional children's dances. Students will receive a brief introduction to the traditions and costumes related to their dances.  Tuition: $130

Juvenil I* / Weekdays 11:15 - 12:15 am

This intermediate I class will reinforce understanding of basic footwork and technique. The new dances will emphasize continued improvement in footwork and poise. Mexican traditions and costumes for their dances will be explained.  Tuition: $130

Juvenil II* / Weekdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm

This intermediate II class will introduce skirt movement and more advanced footwork and technique. The dances taught will focus on proper footwork and correct posture. The importance of cultural preservation and the significance of their dances and costumes will be introduced.  Tuition: $130

Intermediate Folklórico* / Weekday Evenings

This intermediate class will emphasize mastery of basic footwork, poise, and technique. This class will learn the same dances as the advanced class at a slower pace with more time devoted to explanations of the proper footwork. More extensive explanations about Mexican folkloric traditions including music, costumes, and dances will be studied.  Tuition: $160

Beginner Adult* / Weekday Evenings

This is a face-paced introductory class intended to develop basic dance skills used in traditional dances with a focus on skirt technique and footwork. Details about Mexican folkloric traditions including music, costumes, and dances will be studied.  Tuition: $145

Advanced Folkloric* / Weekday Evenings

This fast paced class is designed for experienced dancers. In addition to folkloric dance rhythms, footwork, and skirt movement, this class will progress onto more challenging dances, techniques, and choreographies. Continued education about Mexican folkloric traditions will be provided.  Tuition: $160

*Folkloric shoes and practice skirt (girls) required. 

Funds for this activity are provided by the COMPAS Community Art Program through a grant from the McKnight Foundation.