Viernes Cultural LCAC

La Danza de Los Diablos

In this episode of Viernes Cultural, Felipe Gonzalez introduces us to La Danza de los Diablos. From Santiago Juxtlahuaca, Oaxaca, Felipe has been dancing like the Devil since he was a child. Coming to the United States, his story weaves in and out with this captivating expression of history and regional culture, and finding place in North California. We couldn't be more proud to share it with you.

Gracias Felipe Gonzalez y muchas gracias a su grupo de diablos.

Judas Pajacuarán USA

Victor Hugo Rodriguez explains the history of this dance from Michoacán, Mexico. Los Judas Pajacuaran mix pre-Columbian religion and spiritually with Christianity in a search for transcendence. The costumes and dancing are so powerful and full of beauty, and quite unique to this region of Mexico. Truly fascinating, we hope you enjoy it!

Muchas gracias a Victor Hugo Rodriguez, Ramon Castellanos Alejo, y los Judas Pajacuaran. And, as always, thank you to Carissa Gutierez and Blacktape Company.

Lacustre Michoacán de Ocampo

Vidal Beltran and Jorge Luis Guerrero talk about the creation of their group Lacustre Michoacán de Ocampo, el Panteón de Sacramento, and what it means to share their culture with the people of Northern California. Both having crossed the border on foot, they have been working with the Latino Center of Art and Culture for years to create some of the most memorable representations of traditional culture you will find outside of Mexico. We can’t thank them enough for all they have contributed to our organization and the community.

Nuevo Amanecer

Viernes Cultural continues with Folklorico Nuevo Amanecer; Maestra Aurora Chavez and her daughters! A beautiful example of traditional Mexican dance in Northern California; with heartfelt testimony of how these traditions get passed down one generation to the next.

Thank you Carissa Gutiérrez for hosting a passionate interview, and Blacktape company for producing such a wonderful video.

Ballet Palomas Y Gavilanes

Today we continue our series Viernes Cultural with Maestra Dulce Maria Gomez and Maestro Ramon Olvera and their group Ballet Palomas Y Gavilanes Our series focuses on Mexican Dance and tradition in Norther California. And how we pass traditions on from generation to generation. Please watch how these two amazing teachers keep these traditions alive in our youth.

Hoy continuamos nuestro ciclo Viernes Cultural con Maestra Dulce Maria Gomez y el Maestro Ramon Olvera y su grupo Ballet Palomas Y Gavilanes. Nuestra serie se centra en la danza y la tradición mexicanas en el norte de California. Y cómo transmitimos las tradiciones de generación en generación. Por favor, observe cómo estos dos increíbles maestros mantienen vivas estas tradiciones en nuestra juventud.

Thank you Carissa Gutierrez for hosting passionate interview and Blacktape Company for helping us produce this video series..

Grupo Folklórico Victoria Mendoza

Maestra Victoria Mendoza is a passionate educator of Mexican dance and culture. She not only passes on her traditions, but she teaches children valuable skills and confidence that they will take with them there whole lives. Listen to Victoria tell her story and watch these amazing young dancers in this episode of Viernes Cultural by The Latino Center of Art and Culture.

Gracias Maestra Victoria y como siempre gracias a Carissa Gutierrez y Blacktape Company.

Janette Perfecto

Janette Perfecto began studying Ballet Folklorico as a child in Guadalajara, Jalisco. When she came to the United States at the age of 14 she found a Folklorico group at her local high school and has continued dancing until this day. As her dance skills have developed, she has begun to choreograph her own pieces and teach young people the tradition. Janette's passion for traditional Mexican dance and teaching is contagious. We were so lucky to talk with her about her story and what keeps her dancing and teaching.