1st International Folklorico and Music Conference in Santa Cruz County: August 15th-25th, 2024

Today, we’re joined by Janet Johns, Artistic Director, and Ruby Vasquez, Assistant Artistic Director from the Esperanza Del Valle Baile Folkorico in Santa Cruz County. They’re excited to announce the First International Folklorico and Music Conference, taking place in Santa Cruz County from August 15th to 25th. During our conversation, we’ll delve into the conference’s history and the meaningful relationship they’ve built with the University of Veracruz. Esperanza del Valle and Cabrillo College are hosting the Ballet Folklórico del Puerto de Veracruz de la Universidad Veracruzana who will be teaching at the Folklorico Dance and Music Conference. CONFERENCE LOGISTICS The conference will take place August 15-25, 2024. All interested youth, adult dancers and musicians are welcome. DANCE CLASSES: Beginning, intermediate and experienced level dance classes of Son Jarocho del Puerto de Veracruz and Boca del Rio MASTER CLASSES: Classes in Son Jarocho of Tlacotalpan and Veracruz for professional dancers and folklorico directors MUSIC CLASSES: Nematatlín musicians will offer classes in jarana and versada Jarocha (voice/lyrics) FANDANGO/TODOS BAILAN SU SON: An opportunity for all conference participants to perform dances learned for the community. GALA THEATER PERFORMANCES: Ballet Folklórico del Puerto de Veracruz de la Universidad Veracruzana and Nematatlin will present "ROSTROS DE MÉXICO" at the Mello Center and "RAÍCES DEL PUEBLO" at the Crocker Theater. For More Information and Registration: esperanzadelvalle.org