About this Event
The Reinforcing Cultural Identity Conference highlights the teaching of traditional dance and music of the state of Veracruz, Mexico, disseminating its historical, cultural, and social context. By inviting the true cultural bearers and keepers of the traditions from Veracruz to serve as conference instructors, in dance and music, local Latinx and Mexican immigrant community members and those from multi-ethnic populations will have the unique opportunity to foster a deeper understanding from the masters in these art forms.
The Conference will take place in the cities of Watsonville and Aptos in Santa Cruz County. Esperanza del Valle (EDV) and Cabrillo College’s Visual, Applied and Performing Arts Department will be hosting Prof. Daniel del Valle Hernandez, Artistic Director of the Ballet Folklorico del Puerto de Veracruz de la Universidad Veracruzana (UV), twenty UV dancers and eight university musicians, who make up the musical group Nematatlin, to teach, disseminate and perform the rich, cultural dance and music traditions of Veracruz, Mexico.
The conference will be multifaceted with a variety of offerings for youth, teens, students, adults/seniors and the community at large such as:
Dance Classes- Beginning, intermediate and experienced level dance classes teaching the following dance style: Son Jarocho from the Port City of Veracruz and Boca del Rio
Master Level Dance Seminar- For advanced dancers and directors of folklorico groups.
Music Classes- Offered by Nematatlin musicians in jarana and versada jarocha/voice.
Online Tickets: $100-$175
Tickets at the Door: $150-$225
Conference passes are valid for the courses within your age and expertise level. Passes cannot be exchanged or refunded. Refunds will only be provided upon course cancellation. Course location varies depending on age and expertise level—you will be notified where your courses will take place prior to the conference, along with requirements for attire.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, United States
USD 100.00 to USD 175.00
