This beginner level Mexican Folkloric Dance class is designed for youth and teens with little to no prior folkloric dance experience. Through movement, music, and structured activities, students will learn the foundational elements of traditional Mexican folkloric dance in a supportive and culturally enriching environment.
The class focuses on building coordination, rhythm, posture, and basic steps, with an introduction to zapateado (footwork) and skirt work. Instruction is offered primarily in Spanish, with English support as needed, creating a bilingual and accessible learning space for all students.
This class emphasizes skill development and confidence-building. The primary goal is to establish a strong foundation that allows students to advance to higher-level classes in future sessions.
Beginner Level. Age & ability: 10–16 years old.
This workshop takes place every Tuesday from March 3-May 5 (except during Spring Break, March 24), 9 sessions in total, from 3-4pm.
About the Instructor
Dirce Flores is a professional dancer from Mexico. In 1995, at the age of 10, she was cast in a local TV show and later returned to the study of folkloric and other forms of dance. She performed in the best theaters in Oaxaca, began teaching Mexican folk dance classes at age 17, and was part of a ballet company until she was 20. She enjoys sharing her love of dance with the Wood River Valley, where she has lived since 2008.
