Mexican Folklorico Dance - Adult & Teen Beginners

Come join us for a positive and uplifting experience in dance! Learn basic Mexican Folklórico dance steps, sequences and authentic dances from various states in Mexico. This course is for the beginning adult and teen student, as well as returning folklórico dancers, and will focus on low impact steps and cultural Mexican dances. The class will be instructed by Mrs. Patricia Martinelli, who has over 30 years of experience In Mexican Folklórico Dance and is the Co-Founder and General Director of Ballet Folklórico Alma de Mexico of S.S.F.H.S. and Community. She has also studied and performed with dedicated and talented Hawaiian instructors in our Bay Area for over a decade. She has a deep appreciation for the artistic expression developed through cultural dances and the powerful insight these dances can provide for a deeper understanding of our multicultural communities. This session we will study the universal them of celebration. Attire:Students will need comfortable clothing for maximum stretching and mobility, and secure hard sole shoes or light-weight tennis shoes. Information for purchase of Folklórico shoes and practice/ performance skirt will be provided in class.