dance

For a complete listing of artists or to book an artist contact
Renee Fajardo at reneefaja@hotmail.com or call 720-329-0869

Anoush Armenian Dance ** The Colorado Folk Arts Council

The Anoush Armenian Dancers will share their rich Armenian heritage through traditional Armenian village dances. With very colorful and beautiful native dress, they will give a brief history of Armenia and describe each of dances. With audience participation they can teach an original Armenian line dance. Eight dances will be performed for a 35-40 minutes assembly.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies (Armenia) and Dance
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $250 for 35-40 minutes back to back assemblies at $300 for 35-40 minutes each.

Aztec Dance

The Aztec Dance is based around warriors’ dances. History tells us that the Aztecs recognized and paid tribute to the natural forces of the universe. Through traditional dances, wearing special colorful native dress, you will be presented dances that teach the spiritual and traditional aspects of the ancient Mexican culture.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies (Mexico) and Dance
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 45-60 minutes back to back assemblies at $575 for 45-60 minutes each.

Ballet Folklorico de Colorado ** Jeanette Trujillo

Founded and directed by Jeanette Trujillo, “La Muneca”, Ballet Folklorico de Colorado will astound the audience. With intricate footwork and authentic native folk costumes, a unique and vitally alive company of professional performers will perform Mexico’s regional dances.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies (Mexico) and Dance
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 45 minutes back to back assemblies at $575 for 45 minutes each.

Ballet Folklorico Tesoro de Colorado** Pablo Martinez

Ballet Folklorico Tesoro de Colorado is a traditional Mexican folklorico performing the many dances of Mexico. They are based in Aurora with children and adult members. They also perform in the northern regions of Mexico.

Grade Levels : K-12
Content Focus: Social Studies (Mexico), Music, Dance
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $425 for 50 minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 50 minutes each.

Cairo-Cadiz-Kona: Dances of Three Lands ** Shireen

This multicultural dance show takes you to three different places: a stop in Cairo for Middle Eastern dances, then on to Cadiz for the Spanish flamenco with the final destination, Kona, and the dances of the Hawaiian Islands. Each program features two dance professionals with apparel changes. The background and historical cultural perspective of each dance is presented.

Grade Levels : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies, History, Dance, Music
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $350 for 45-50 minutes back to back assemblies at $450 for 45-50 minutes each.

Calico and Boots ** The Colorado Folk Arts Council

The Calico & Boots American Folk and Square Dance Performance Team has been showcasing traditional American dance in all its variety for over 60 years. This lively, exciting group has performed at community fairs, conventions, schools, senior centers, and private parties, and has represented the United states at national and international dance festivals. Calico & Boots is perhaps best known for its traditional Western squares with impressive aerial figures. Performances may also include Appalachian traditional clogging, New England contras, quadrilles, and couple dances.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : History (US), Dance
Performance scheduling is by special engagements only and prices vary.

Capoeira - Dance Martial Arts from Brazil ** Gaviao

This dance with music was originally done as martial arts by the slaves in Brazil. It is danced to the instruments of Brazil, the bidirimbau and bandaeiro. The performance is done in uniform, all white with colorful cords showing rank.. A question and answer period follows the performance.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : History (Brazil), Dance
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $300 for 35-40 minutes back to back assemblies at $450 for 35-40 minutes each.

Classical Dances of India ** Aeolian Art & Music Center

In this performance, Kakali Chakraborty, the dance instructor, will be depicting the various styles of Indian classical dance steps. She will be then accompanied by her students. Authentic native dress is part of this colorful performance.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies (India), Dance, Geography
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $350 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $450 for 40-45 minutes each.

Colorado Mestizo Dancers ** Jake Garcia

The Colorado Mestizo Dancers are a Mexican Folk Dance troupe providing the community with a variety of children and adult performances of Mexican Folk Dances.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies, Dance, Geography
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $350 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $475 for 40-45 minutes each.

Cuentos de La Frontera ** Christopher Maier

From San Antonio, Texas, Christopher will amaze the audience with tales from the borderland. A blend of dance, music, and song bring to life the borders that separate us and unites us. This master flamenco artist weaves a spell binding show that crosses the borders between rich, poor, the living, the dead, the historical, and the legendary.

Grade Level : 6-12
Content Focus : Dance, History, Music, Folklore
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $300 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $400 for 40-45 minutes each.

Cultural Bolivia ** Reyna Chambers

Experience the traditional culture of this country through Bolivian dance. Rich traditional dress and mesmerizing music. There are many similarities between the Native American Indian traditions and the Bolivian Indian customs

Grade Level : K-6
Content Focus : Social Studies (Bolivia) and Dance
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $300 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $425 for 40-45 minutes each.

Czech-Slovak Folk Dancers of Colorado Springs ** The CFAC

This group performs traditional dances with the original music that have been handed down from generation to generation in brightly colored native dress.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies, Music, Dance
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $300 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $400 for 40-45 minutes each.

Dances of Cambodia

The dances and music of Southeast Asia come alive with this very traditional Cambodian group. The color and movement will make your eyes dazzle, the sounds will awaken your ears. This group only does Saturday performances.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies (Cambodia), Dance, Music
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $400 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 40-45 minutes each.

Dances of China ** Chinese School of Arts & Culture

The Chinese School of Arts & Culture presents a highly informative program on Chinese culture. Included in the performance is a traditional costume show, the Dragon Dance, ribbon dances, and the music to make this group unforgettable. The group only does Saturday performances.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies (China), Dance, Music
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $500 for 50-55 minutes

Denver Latvian Folk Dance Group “ Virpulitis” ** The CFAC

From the Latvian community in Colorado, this group represents original dances and the traditional dress of the old country with stories to compliment the performance.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies, Dance, Music
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $350 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $450 for 40-45 minutes each.

Flamenco Dance and Guitar ** Jeanette Trujillo and Miguel Espinoza

Enjoy the passion and brooding beauty of Spanish Flamenco Dance and Guitar. Jeanette Trujillo and Miguel Espinoza have the precision and reputations to bring out the haunting undertones of this magnificent art form. These world class performers have been featured in venues world wide.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies (Spain), Dance, Music
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $400 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 40-45 minutes each.

Heritage African Drum & Dance ** Carmen R. L. Toure

Experience an interactive performance of traditional West African dances with live drumming and song. Dressed in authentic clothing of various regions of Africa, dancers and drummers of all age levels will involve the audience in hand and arm movements and ask for additional participants to join in the dancing. The traditions behind the clothing, dances, drumming, and songs are explained. A question and answer time can follow the performance.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies (Africa), Dance, Music, History
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $500 for 50 minutes back to back assemblies at $650 for 50 minutes each.

Hula Halau Ho’opalama ** Suzanne Manulani Kitchen

These colorful and authentic performances include dances from Hawaii, French Polynesia, New Zealand, and Samoa. Lavish and beautiful native dress stimulates the senses during your enchanted visit to these exotic islands.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : History, Geography, Music
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $350 for 45 minutes back to back assemblies at $450 for 45 minutes each.

Heritage Irish Stepdancers

Performing traditional and modern Irish group dances, along with solo dances, music, and stories of Ireland. Some including songs and dances the audience can learn. All in colorful, authentic dress!

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : History, Geography, ,Music (Irish)
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $375 for 45 minutes (Audience size: up to 250 per assembly) back to back assemblies at $500 for 45 minutes each.

McTeggart Irish Stepdancers of Colorado

This group is usually a mixture of younger and older dancers displaying soft and hard shoe steps. The group’s objective is to promote Irish culture through the medium of Irish dancing.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : History, Geography, Music (Irish)
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $375 for 45 minutes back to back assemblies at $500 for 45 minutes each

Wick School of Irish Dance

Invigorate yourself by experiencing traditional Irish Dance with Celtic dress and music featuring international award-winner, Linnane Wick. Limited availability in March.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : History, Geography, Music
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $375 for 45 minutes back to back assemblies at $500 for 45 minutes.

Inter-Tribal Dancers ** Gerald Montor

The Inter-Tribal Dancers, in full regalia, will perform the dances from the Navajo, the Pawnee, and the Mohowk. Drumming and singing accompany the dancers.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies, History, Native American
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $425 for 45 minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 45 minutes each.

Jr. Wahinis ** Helen Alt

Ms. Alt, native Filipino of Hawaii, is director and choreographer of this amazing dance troupe. They presents a mesmerizing program of Polynesian dance and lore. This group delivers a professional polished show that promises to capture the imagination of the audience. Availabl all year but limited to night performances

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies, Hawaii Dance, Geography, History
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $600 for 40-45 minutes each.

Language of Dance ** Deborah Romero

Ms. Romero focuses on the dance, music, instruments, and history of Spain, Mexico, and the Southwest United States to illustrate how cultures borrow from each other and contribute to each other through the arts. In a colorful visual setting this program illustrates how cultures influence each other over the centuries.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies, International Studies
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $400 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $520 for 40-45 minutes each.

Matachinas from Mexico ** Jose Flores

The Danza Matachina Tlaxcalteca Guadalupana are traditional dancers from Mexico. They perform the ancient dances of their ancestors. These indios have survived through the Conquistadors and the many revolutions in Mexico. Take a look back in history to the pre-Columbian dances and costuming of an ancient people. Their traditional native clothing and the dances are clarified and explained.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Dance, History (Mexico), Music
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 45-50 minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 45-50 minutes each

Moo Lan Chu’an ** Camelia Kong

Moo Lan Chu’an is a slow motion form of Chinese martial arts with its versions of Bare Hand, Fan, and Sword. The dances have graceful and rhythmic movements and are synchronized with music. Each dance is introduced by the Shanghai born dancer.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies (China), Dance, Music
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $300 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $420 for 40-45 minutes each.

Old Time American Dancing ** Richard Myers & Vicky Bunsen

Students experience the historic community dances that have been the backbone of social life throughout the settlement of the United States. Caller Myers teaches and leads any size group in a variety of dances, including reels, circle and square dances, and explains the historical context as he calls. Live old-time string band music (fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass) is provided.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies (US), Dance, Music, Folklore
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $550 for 50-55 minutes back to back assemblies at $700 for 50-55 minutes each.

One World Folk Dancers ** Beverly Elinoff

With a mix of colorful native dress, ethnic dances from many places (Romania, Serbia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Israel, Greece, and others) are performed. Watching this dance group is a very different experience and enjoyable for children and adults alike. All music and dance is authentic and presented as it would be done by the local village people in the town square. Audience participation can be included if desired.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies, Dance, Geography, History
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $400 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 40-45 minutes each.

Sentir Flamenco OLE! ** Paco & Laura Garrigues

Experience the rhythms of southern Spain’s flamenco. Feel the intensity in the singer’s voice, admire the graceful hands and arm movements of the dancer and the complexity of footwork combinations, and vibrate with the sounds of razgueados escaping from the guitar. Paco and Laura bring it all together in song, dance, and music.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies (Spain), Dance, Music, History
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $400 for 50 minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 50 minutes each

Southwest Spanish Colonial Dancers ** Emily Montoya

The Southwest Spanish Colonial Dancers are a family dance group that keep alive the traditional and heritage of the dances performed in the southwest United States during the colonial times.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies, Dance, Music, History
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 50 minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 50 minutes each

Spanish Flamenco Dance & Music ** Sali Gutierrez & Steve Mullins

Sali and Steve take the audience on an exciting and educational journey from a Moorish village in Morocco to a spirited dance in Madrid. Besides being accomplished performers, they have strong backgrounds in education. They enjoy educating while entertaining - involving the audience and explaining the history and subtleties of their art. Together they capture the roots and influences of the art of flamenco with masterful execution and flair.

Spectacular Dances from Eastern Europe ** Postoley Dance Ensembles

Postoley’s exuberant dances and stunning clothing brings cultural heritage to life. The performances emphasize Ukraine, Poland, and other eastern European cultures. The dance, music, costumes, and folklore are woven together into a colorful mosaic that gives insight and appreciation to the heritage. The singing of traditional Ukraine folk songs is part of this performance. Audience size is up to 250 per assembly.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Eastern Europe, History, Geography, Language
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 45 minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 45 minutes each.

Plains Indians Songs & Dances ** Northern & Southern Plains Indian Dancers

"Sharing our tradition" is a cultural program of songs and dances featuring Jingle, Fancy Shawl, Traditional, Southern Straight, and Grass dance from the Kiowa, Arapahoe Cheyenne, and Arikara Tribes.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies (Native American) and Dance
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $470 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $670 for 40-45 minutes each.

Scandinavian Dancers of Boulder ** The Colorado Folk Arts Council

Live music, dance, and colorful traditional native dress take you away to their northern homelands without the price of the trip!

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies, History
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $400 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 40-45 minutes each.

Silk Road Middle East Dancers ** Natasha

Two to ten dancers will perform the traditional Middle East dances to include the sword, tribal Bedouin dances, and the cane dance of Egypt. Live music and colorful traditional native dress are part of the performance. The striking Bedouin black and silver dress with coins will dazzle the eyes while the movements, music, and rhythms capture your mind. Explore the Middle East in dance and music.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies, History, Dance (Middle East)
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 40-45 minutes each.

Sons of Norway-Trollheim Lodge ** The Colorado Folk Arts Council

If you ever want to explore the Norwegian culture, this is the group to seek out. The education and information on the culture, language, arts, and crafts is paramount.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies, History (Norway), Dance
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $400 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 40-45 minutes each.

Tales & Rhythms of the Middle East ** Ziva Dunya

Ziva Dunya (bright world) is a troupe of musicians, storytellers, and dancers. They paint a vivid picture of the rhythms, traditions, and wisdom tales of the rich Middle Eastern culture through stories, poetry, music, and dance. It is both entertaining and educational. The famous “snake dance” is but one of the dances performed.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies (Middle East), Dance, Music, History
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $500 for 50 minutes Back to back assemblies at $650 for 50 minutes each

Ukrainian Women’s League ** The Colorado Folk Arts Council

The very essence of the Ukrainian culture is presented by dedicated group of women dancers. The presentation includes Ukrainian foods, crafts, and the unique, colorful dancers’ dresses.

Grade Level : K-12
Content Focus : Social Studies, History, Dance
Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $400 for 40-45 minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 40-45 minutes each.

Vanzantes de los Americas ** Stephanie Herrera

The “Dances of the Americas” focus is on Mexico and folklorico dancing from nine (9) different states of Mexico. The group will bring a minimum of 10 dancers up to 30 dancers in full native dress with music. Enjoy the sounds and sights as the group includes Salsa, Manga and Cumbas as dances. Hip Hop is available also!

Volkstanzgruppe ** The Colorado Folk Arts Council

The German culture through dance is performed by native Germans who want to share their dance culture with those in the United States. The dances come from all the German speaking areas of the world.