Ballet Folklorico Raices Mexicanas (Roots of Mexico) was founded in 2006 by Maria Valdovinos, who believed that Mexican traditional dance should continue throughout the San Joaquin County. Ballet Folklorico’s mission is to continue educating people about Mexican heritage through traditional dancing.
For more information about Ballet Folklorico Raices Mexicanas de MV, please visit www.bf-rm.org!
You may also contact Maria at Dance@bf-rm.org.
Discipline: Dance
Dan Ocampo
Dan is a avid salsa dancer with over 20 years of dancing experience. Dan has been teaching both Salsa and Rueda de Casino classes for adults for 15 years, primarily in the Stockton area. He is excited to offer Rueda de Casino dance classes at the Grand.
You may contact Dan at salsaocampo@comcast.net for more information about his classes!
Jenny Taloa
Jenny Kini Taloa is an accomplished award-winning Tahitian dancer with over 20 years experience in Polynesian performing arts. She has traveled within the islands of the pacific and beyond performing for cruise ships, NFL charities, corporate and celebrity events.
Jenny’s main focus is to bring the Polynesian culture to the community for children 5 years old and up through dance art expression.
You may contact Jenny at sivapolynesia@yahoo.com for more information about her dance classes!