BALLET FOLKLÓRICO
CORAZONES ALEGRES

STUDIO LATINO

Latino Network embraces our rich and diverse cultural traditions. Ballet Folklórico honors and promotes Mexican culture, heritage, and identity through traditional dance classes and performances for youth and the community.

BALLET FOLKLÓRICO CORAZONES ALEGRES
EMBRACING OUR RICH AND DIVERSE CULTURAL TRADITIONS

Youth learn traditional dances of the various regions while gaining an appreciation for the lyrical, musical and colorful culture and traditions of Mexico. By practicing the movements, Ballet Folklórico youth learn to reveal the story of each dance while developing pride in their heritage, dignity and poise.

Overview

Ballet Folklórico, led by renowned instructor Manuel Ramos, meets weekly for practice. Students are placed into one of two age groups—youth age 6-12 and youth 13-18. Students perform at community events throughout Portland including on the Rose Festival Foundation’s Fiesta float in the Rose Festival Parade, El Grito, Cinco de Mayo Waterfront Festival, and Latino Network’s Noche Bella Annual Gala.

Program Details

Ballet Folklórico seeks volunteers to assist in making, organizing, and preparing costumes, headpieces, and props for dancers and public performances.

If you are interested, please reach out to Sofia Dominguez at sofia@latnet.org or 971-408-8770.

Thank you to our partners and funders:

  • Oregon Department of Education Youth Development Council

  • United Way

  • Multnomah County Racial Justice Initiative

  • Portland Public Schools

  • Reynolds School District

If you’d like our Corazones Alegres Ballet Folklórico group to perform at your event, fill out the following form:

“For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people’s love and concern for each other”

Tony DeFalco - Executive Director

Our Values (ACCESS)

  • The key to advancement for all Latino children and youth

  • The empowerment, leadership development, and active engagement of Latinos in the decisions that affect their lives.

  • The organization and integration of Latino communities as a catalyst for equity and social change.

  • The commitment to excellence and results

  • The continued connection to our rich histories, languages, and diversity.

  • The power of multicultural, multi-generational, and cross-sector partnerships

Latnet Programs

Latino Network would like to thank our partners and funders the Oregon Department of Education, through Youth Development Council grant, Portland Public Schools, Gresham-Barlow and Reynolds School Districts, and United Way and Multnomah County Racial Justice Initiative.

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