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ARAUCARIA
Folk dances of Chile.
Two or three couples in appropriate dress perform dances from Chile to
recorded music. The dancers will talk to the audience and get them involved.
They have performed for children and family audiences. They prefer to
perform on weekends and evenings, but weekdays can be arranged..
Contact: Raul or Maggie Munoz
Phone: (415) 469-0391
Email: raul.munoz@gte.net
References: San Francisco PL, Richmond & Potrero
Branches
GRUPO FOLKLORICO
DE SAN FRANCISCO
A Mexican folk dance troupe, primarily children dancers. Has performed
several times at San Francisco Public Library.
Contact: Maria Inez Perez
Phone: (415) 647-8225
References: Mission Branch, San Francisco PL
GRUPO FOLKLORICO UNIDAD
LATINA DE PACIFICA
This voluntary non-profit organization founded in 1986 performs folk
dances from several Latin American countries. Entertainment for all occasions
performing throughout the Bay Area.
Contact: Yolanda Pometta
Phone: 650-952-0946
References: Pacifica Community Center, Pacifica; Linda Mar Rehabilitation
Center, Pacifica; Women's Club of Millbrae, Millbrae
RAICES DE MEXICO
Mexican dance troupe.
Contact: Maria Elena Pacheco Varela
Phone: (415) 322-1501
References: Chuck Ashton, Redwood
City Public Library
RINCONES DE MEXICO
Since 1995, Rincones de mi Tierra has concentrated on promoting
the culture and history of Mexico
by teaching traditional Mexican folkloric dances to the youth of Sacramento and performing throughout Northern California.
Dance Director Marco A. Sanchez - (916)
996-4163
Website:http://www.rincones.org/
ROBLES, ELENA
A dance anthropologist and Executive Director of the Mexican Cultural
Institute, performs and teaches baile folklorico, and gives extensive cultural presentations
on various Latino themes. As part of the Heritage Network, she is a resource
for cultural events.
Contact: Elena Robles
Phone: (408) 377-5125
References: Maria Kramer, Redwood City Public Library; Rita Torres, San
Jose Public Library; Linda Mendez-Ortiz, San Jose Public Library; Beth Nord,
Sunnyvale Public Library
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