Chantal Ralls
Folklorico Workshop Director
Yvette Quijada
Folklorico Workshop Co-Director
Folklorico Levels & Requirements
LEVEL I
- Ages 8+
- 1+ year of experience
- Knows basic zapateado
- $115 per participant
LEVEL II
- Ages 8+
- 2+ years of experience
- Knows basic coordination and skirt work
- $115 per participant
LEVEL III
- 6+ years of experience
- Knows advanced zapeatado technique, coordination, performance
- $115 per participant
MASTER
- 8+ years of experience
- Ages 18+ [no exceptions]
- Experience with choreographed dances
- Directing experience
- $165 per participant
Please Note: The master instructors will ask participants to step down to the appropriate level, if a participant registers for a class that may be determined too difficult for them. If moved down from the master class, refunds will be made after the conference.
Required Apparel
- Folklórico students bring Vestuario if you are participating in Student Showcase.
- Masters only: Please bring your Jalisco and Ranchera vestuario to participate in the Espectacular Concert.
- All Students: For Friday’s student exposition presentation please wear a plain black tshirt or leotard and black bottoms.
- All female dancers please bring the following to each session: your shoes, practice skirt, rebozo, a paliacate.
- All male dancers please bring the following to each session: your boots, a paliacate.
- Wear appropriate and comfortable attire.
- Tennis shoes AND dance shoes are required.
Registration fee Includes:
- Instruction by Folklorico master level instructors
Workshops are not meant to be private lessons. One-on-one instruction is not available. The Education Committee reserves the right to reassign participants at the recommendation of an instructor during the initial session.
I.D. Bracelet
Must be worn to gain entrance to any LFTIMC events. I.D. bracelets are non-transferable and non-replaceable. Replacement bracelets will be charged the full amount. If bracelet is altered in any way, for any reason, this will result in your immediate expulsion from all conference events.
Participant Pick-Up, Drop-Off
Pick up and drop off will be at the west entrance. If you will be staying it is recommended you park in Lot B for $10.
Workshop Books
Workshop participants will receive ONLY ONE workbook. A $10 fee will be charged to replace a lost or stolen workbook. Replacements are subject to quantity on hand.
Conduct
Aggressive behavior or physical confrontation will result in dismissal from the conference without a refund. Alcohol or use of uncontrolled and illegal substances during the conference is also grounds for dismissal.