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<p>Wednesday<br />May 1, 2024 at 8am</p>
<h3>Folklórico Workshops</h3>
<p>Wednesday - Friday<br />May 1 - 3, 2024</p>
<p><b>TCC Linda Ronstadt Music Hall</b><br />260 S. Church Ave<br />Tucson, AZ 85701</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url="http://tucsonconventioncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/TCC-Exh-B-Licensee-Rules-and-Regulations-8.2.21.pdf" button_text="TCC COVID Policy" button_alignment="center" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_team_member name="Chantal Ralls" image_url="https://www.tucsonmariachi.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Chantal-Headshot-sized.jpg" _builder_version="4.19.5" global_colors_info="{}"]<p>Folklorico Workshop Director</p>[/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name="Yvette Quijada" image_url="https://www.tucsonmariachi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/folklorico-codirector-sized.jpg" _builder_version="4.23.1" global_colors_info="{}"]<p>Folklorico Workshop Co-Director</p>[/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_3" specialty_columns="2" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_button button_url="https://www.tucsonmariachi.org/register-group/" button_text="CLICK HERE TO REGISTER A GROUP" button_alignment="left" disabled_on="on|on|on" admin_label="Button - Hidden" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" disabled="on" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url="https://www.tucsonmariachi.org/register-individual/" button_text="CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AN INDIVIDUAL" button_alignment="left" disabled_on="on|on|on" admin_label="Button - Hidden" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" disabled="on" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_text disabled_on="on|on|on" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" disabled="on" global_colors_info="{}"]<h2>Pre-registration Halted</h2>
<p>Pre-registration is currently halted. Staff are in the process of relocating to the venue. You are welcome to “WalkUp” and register at the Tucson Convention Center - Grand Lobby on Wednesday April 23, 2025 at 8 AM.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="0px||0px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_heading title="Folklorico Workshop Levels" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_button button_url="https://www.tucsonmariachi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Folklorico-Schedule_Final-Apr-7.pdf" url_new_window="on" button_text="2025 FOLKLORICO WORKSHOP SCHEDULE" button_alignment="left" disabled_on="on|on|on" admin_label="Button - Hidden" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" disabled="on" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column_inner type="1_2" saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<h3>Level I (Ages 8 and up)<br />$115 per student</h3>
<p>Students must know the basics of the zapateado and must be able to follow basic instructions with at least one year of dance experience.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type="1_2" saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<h3>Level II (Ages 8 and up)
<span style="font-size: 20px;">$115 per student</span></h3>
tudents must know the basics of the zapateado and coordination (including skirt work) and have at least two years dance experience[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column_inner type="1_2" saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<h3>Level III (Ages 3 and up)
<span style="font-size: 20px;">$115 per student</span></h3>
Students must demonstrate an advanced level of zapateado technique, coordination, and performance. Must have six or more years of dance experience.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type="1_2" saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<h3>Master Level (Ages 18 and up)<br /><span style="font-size: 20px;">$165 per student</span></h3>
<p>Designed for participants who have experience in dance, directing, and choreography. Minimum age is 18. <strong>NO EXCEPTIONS</strong>. Emphasis will be on dance. Must have at least eight years of dance experience.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="0px||0px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="0px||0px||false|false" custom_padding="0px||0px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]<p><b>Please Note:</b> The master instructors will ask students to step down to the appropriate level, if a student registers for a class that may be determined too difficult for them. If moved down from the master class, refunds will be made after the conference.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label="Row" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<h2>Required Apparel</h2>
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<li>Folklórico students bring Vestuario if you are participating in Student Showcase.</li>
<li>Masters only: Please bring your Jalisco and Ranchera vestuario to participate in the Espectacular Concert.</li>
<li>All Students: For Friday’s student exposition presentation please wear a plain black tshirt or leotard and black bottoms.</li>
<li>All female dancers please bring the following to each session: your shoes, practice skirt, rebozo, a paliacate.</li>
<li>All male dancers please bring the following to each session: your boots, a paliacate.</li>
<li>Wear appropriate and comfortable attire.</li>
<li>Tennis shoes AND dance shoes are required.</li>
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<h2>Registration fee Includes:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Instruction by Folklorico master level instructors</li>
</ul>
<p>Workshops are not meant to be private lessons. One-on-one instruction is not available. The Education Committee reserves the right to reassign participants at the recommendation of an instructor during the initial session.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" custom_margin="0px||||false|false" custom_padding="0px||||false|false" use_border_color="off" global_colors_info="{}"]<h2>I.D. Bracelet</h2>
Must be worn to gain entrance to any LFTIMC events. I.D. bracelets are non-transferable and non-replaceable. Replacement bracelets will be charged the full amount. If bracelet is altered in any way, for any reason, this will result in your immediate expulsion from all conference events.
<h2>Participant Pick-Up, Drop-Off</h2>
Pick up and drop off will be at the west entrance. If you will be staying it is recommended you park in Lot B for $10.
<h2>Workshop Books</h2>
Workshop participants will receive <b>ONLY ONE</b> workbook. A $10 fee will be charged to replace a lost or stolen workbook. Replacements are subject to quantity on hand.
<h2>Conduct</h2>
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<ul>
<li>Maestro y Coreógráfico del Ballet Folklórico Infantil<br />de la Secretaría de Educación del Estado Colima</li>
<li>Teaching: The Material covered that will be presented<br />in the Espectacular Show – all repertoire will be music<br />by Sol de Mexico de Josè Hernàndez</li>
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<ul>
<li>Maestro Fundador de Ballet Folklórico Infantil de la<br />Secretaría de Educación del Estado Colima</li>
<li>Teaching: Alegorias Charras</li>
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<ul>
<li>Artistic Director Ballet Folklorico Los Angeles</li>
<li>Teaching: Maestra Montoya’s Original Mariachi<br />Disney Suite</li>
</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="Instruction Level III" _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<h2>Level I</h2>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://www.tucsonmariachi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/joseluisbaca.jpg" title_text="joseluisbaca" _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<p>Jose Luis Baca was part of the first generation of Ballet Folklorico Tapatio formed in 1997 and is still a part of the master dance level. In 2007 he was appointed as the new director of award-winning Ballet Folklorico Tapatio by Maestro Sergio Valle Vasquez, and he takes pride as his successor. </p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="Instruction Level I" _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" custom_css_main_element="display: none;" global_colors_info="{}"]<h2>Level I</h2>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://www.tucsonmariachi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/level1-instructor.jpg" title_text="level1-instructor" admin_label="Level I Instructor" _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" custom_css_main_element="display: none;" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" text_orientation="center" custom_css_main_element="display: none;" global_colors_info="{}"]<p>Maestra Lilana Gonzalez Rodriguez</p>
<ul>
<li>Maestra de Ballet Folklórico de la Secretaría de<br />Educación y Cultura del Estadio de Colima</li>
<li>Teaching: Sones Colimotes</li>
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