25 years Of Mexican Folkore Northern virginia Premier performing company support our dance concerts, live music, classes and activities
LOS quetzales Mexican dance Ensemble dazzling Beauty, Color, elegance and energy in motion
Los Quetzales Mexican Dance Ensemble, founded in Arlington, VA in 1998, by its Executive and Artistic Director, Laura Ortiz.
Los Quetzales is supported in part by Arlington County, Arlington Economic Developement Cultural Affairs, and by the Arlington Commission for the Arts.
Los Quetzales collaborates with local Arlington County supported groups, performing and participating in various events thorugh the year, such as International Festivals, Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations, Arlington County Schools, and Festilvals, and Schools and Parish festivals.
Los Quetzales presents two dance concerts per year, accompanied by live music. These theatre programs bring our communities together, to celebrate the festive, colorful, and diverse music and dance of Mexico.
The company has gained for the past 25 years, the reputation of being 'Northern Virginia's Leading Performing Company of Mexican Folkore.'
The company is committed to Artistic Excellence, and Quality Programs. Presenting the rich cultural traditions of Mexico with colorful authentic costumes, dance traditions and culture in a unique display of energy, dazzle and color, in sync, showcasing the vibrant and diverse music and dance styles of Mexico's states.
Among our most recent performances & collaborations are:
World Culture Festival, Arlington County Gunston Theater One, PrioBangla Multicultural Festival, Arlington Schools, Libraries and International Festivals, Kennedy Center-Millennium Stage, GALA Hispanic Theater, The Mexican Cultural Institute, the Embassy of Mexico, District Bridges Washington DC, Arlington's St. Ann's Catholic Church, Things To Do DC, Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation, and Arlington's Hispanic Heritage Month Events and Celebrations.
LOS Quetzales MEXICAN Dance Ensemble is Traditions and culture as its core
Los Quetzales presents an annual thater dance concert with live music in the fall. It's a dazzling display of color, beautiful authentic costumes, dynamic dancers, in sync rhythmic footwork, and vibrant twirling skirts. Quetzales programs are accompanied by live music to bring Mexico's warmth, rich culture and traditions live to the stage. Professional artists, experst in the music of Mexico accompany these special annual theatre dance Programs.
Highlights of previous theatre PERFORMANCe events
- CLASSES year round
- For Children 8 to 12 and for Teens (Ages 13 to 15)
- For Young adults (16 to 18)
- Adult Classes (18 and up) and Master Dance Workshops - Twice a year
The company presents an annual theater dance concert with live music in mid October. Representing the diverse cultural traditions of Mexico's 31 states, from the Jaranas of the Yucatan Peninsula to the Polkas and Shotizes of Chihuahua and other Northern states. The theatre programs are accompanied by live music with professional artists muscicians from Mexico and the US.
Los Quetzales Mexican Dance Ensemble celebrated 25 years of artistic excellence keeping culture and traditions alive
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Tmusic workshopS Twice a year by master ARTISTS and Music experts from mexico and the US
Dance classes year round ~ Become a great Performer CHeck available Classes and SCHEDULEs
Class does not require previous dance experience. Students will learn footwork patterns, learn about rhythms and basic movements, implemented with
basic ballet and Mexican folkloric footwork, and dance techniques. Students will learn dances of several states, and (or) diverse styles with choreography.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED FOR the advance level adult DANCE class saturdays 12:00 pm to 1:00 pM please call for information and space availability
Technical footwork, quality, precision and sync of rhythmic patterns is the focus of this class. Skill developement will increase in complexity as students learn diverse dance styles of various regions of Mexico. Class is advance level and it requires previous experience, discipline, desire to learn more, exercise level is high, but class is also a lot of fun. Mexican Folklore is very rich, varied and very energetic. Students will gain greater technical skills, and dance abilities, along with learning various stage choreographies.
Intermediate level Adults class (18 and over) FRIDAYS 7:00 TO 8:00 PM please call for information and space availability
This class does not require previous dance experience -- but consistency is the key. Attending class on a regular basis is essential to advance to the next level and eventually become a performer. We will learn several social dances of various states as well as diverse dance styles, and develop technical footwork skills and sync of rhythmic patterns. We will learn about the various cultural influences in each style, or region, including Danzon, Cha-cha-cha, Shotiz, Polkas, Mazurcas, Danzas Bailes Metizos, and more, join us to learn more.
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Dance Studio is conveniently located adjacent to Arlington popular Shirlington area with great shops and restaurants. Dance Studio location is also minutes from downtown DC.