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Date
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7:00PM
Location
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
Name
¡Festejos! - Calidanza Dance Company
Description
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the holidays of Mexico with Calidanza!
Calidanza invites you to experience Festejos – the Celebrations of Mexican heritage, across the country and around the calendar. From regional festivals like the colorful Carnaval in Sinaloa and La Guelaguetza, the summertime Festival of Sharing, in Oaxaca, to a family wedding in Veracruz, Calidanza fills the stage with the vibrant costumes, rhythmic footwork, and beloved music of Mexico's community festivities, large and small. Come join the party with Calidanza this Cinco de Mayo!
About Calidanza:
Calidanza brings a fresh approach to Mexican dance. Its visual storytelling mixes tradition and the present, in costuming, movement, and music, all enhanced by the company's connective spirit.
The company excels in stage performance as well as educational programs for students of all ages.
Artistic Director Steven Valencia is a shining star in the world of Ballet Folklórico in the United States. A 4th generation Mexican-American, he was honored in 2011 with the Maestro Award from the Latino Arts Network of California and the California Arts Council, recognizing him as a Master of Cultural Practice in the Arts and a Leader in the Latino Community. More than a dozen years ago, Valencia fulfilled his life-long dream: to create a professional dance company dedicated to “calidad“ – quality, creative dance, community, and cultural affirmation. Calidanza is that Company. An ensemble of highly skilled and dedicated dancers working with creative musicians and costume designers, Calidanza bring the vibrant joy of Mexican dance, music, and culture to audiences of all generations. For this Cinco de Mayo performance, Calidanza will be joined by the superb musicians of Vinic-Kay, under the direction of José Roberto Hernandez.
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