Class
Folklorico
Folklorico is the dance of Mexico's regions: zapateado, skirt work and the story behind each song. We teach dances from Jalisco, Veracruz and Chihuahua in Spanish and English, so grandparents and grandchildren can talk about them at home.
Ages 5 to 17, grouped by age
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Classes of up to 12 dancers
Ester Magallanes
Teaches the folklorico classes
What a class is like
- 01
Step 1: Warm up
Walk, stretch and find the beat of the song.
- 02
Step 2: Zapateado
Footwork learned slowly, a few counts at a time, then with the music.
- 03
Step 3: Skirt work
How to hold, lift and sweep the skirt, first without moving and then in the dance.
- 04
Step 4: The dance
The steps put together, with a few words on where the dance comes from.
Good to know
What to wear
A long, full practice skirt for girls, and long pants and a plain shirt for boys, with shoes that stay on. Hair away from the face.
Class size
Classes have up to 12 dancers, grouped by age.
Language
Ester teaches in Spanish and English. Nobody needs to speak Spanish to join.
Come and try folklorico
Pick a class on the schedule and book it on our registration page.