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Quienes Somos/About Mexfolk
Mi Trayectoria/My background
- Mexfolk Arts Academy Inc. nace en el corazon de la regin fronteriza de Arizona y Sonora con el firme proposito de preservar, ensenar y celebrar la riqueza de nuestras tradiciones culturales. Somos una organizacion sin fines de lucro dedicada a la difusion del folklor y la identidad Mexicana, creando un puente unico entre el patrimonio historico y las herramientas del mundo contemporaneo.
Lo Que Hacemos:
- Con mas de 30 anos de experiencia, nuestro impacto va mas alla del escenario: entrelazamos la danza folklorica regional y la musica tradicinal con la tecnologia, la literatura, y los idiomas. A traves de clases especializadas, el disno multimedia y el fomento bilingue, formamos nuevas generaciones y ofrecemos programas de bienestar integral.
- En Mexfolk, creemos que cada paso de baile, cada palabra y cada innovacion digital salvaguardan nuestra memoria colectiva y unen a nuestra comunidad. Te invitamos a formar parte de este legado.!
Our Roots and Mission
Quien Soy/Who I am
Soy una educadora profesional con mas de 30 anos de experiencia dedicados con la pasion a la educacion bilingue, la lectoescritura y las artes escenicas. A lo largo de mi trayectoria, h e tenido el honor de guiar a generaciones de estudiantes y de fundar y dirigir Mexfolk Arts Academy Inc; un espacio donde el patrimonio cultural se encuenra con la innovacion. Mi camino profesional combina multiples maestrias en Educacion, Gestion Cultural y Didseno Multimedia, lo que permite disenar experiencias de aprendizaje unicas. Creo firmemente que el arte y la educacion son herramientas poderosas para transformar comunidades, unir fronteras y preservar nuestra esencia historica.
Las Cosas Que Amo/Things I love
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Nuestra Missión/Our Mission
En Academia de las Arres MEXFOLK nos enfocamos en celebrar y preservar la rica herencia cultural de México. a través de las artes. Nuestra misión es promover una plataforma dedicada a artistas que deseen presentar su trabajo y compartislo con la comunidad.
At Academia de las artes Mexfolk, we aim to celebrate and preserve the rich cultural
En Academia de las Arres MEXFOLK nos enfocamos en celebrar y preservar la rica herencia cultural de México. a través de las artes. Nuestra misión es promover una plataforma dedicada a artistas que deseen presentar su trabajo y compartislo con la comunidad.
At Academia de las artes Mexfolk, we aim to celebrate and preserve the rich cultural heritage of Mexico through art. Our mission is to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work and connect with the community.
History
My background
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Foundation
Cristina Garcia Coronado is the visionary founder of Mexfolk A cultrual initiative dedicated to promoting Mexican heritage through dance, art, and storytelling. Cristina migrated from Mexico to Arizona in 1988, bringing with her a rich background in traditional Mexican dance. As a dancer in México, she performed with the University of Son
Cristina Garcia Coronado is the visionary founder of Mexfolk A cultrual initiative dedicated to promoting Mexican heritage through dance, art, and storytelling. Cristina migrated from Mexico to Arizona in 1988, bringing with her a rich background in traditional Mexican dance. As a dancer in México, she performed with the University of Sonora and trained under esteemed instructors like Rosendo Solórzano, Jesus Noriega, Mario Gaviña, Xicotencatl Diaz De Leon, and Silvia Lozano, this last one internationally recognized as cultural ambassador for Mexico.
Despite facing limited resources in her new home, Cristina was determined to share her cultural heritage. At a time where there were no stores in Arizona selling traditional Mexican dresses, she crafted costumes herself using a sewing machine. She invested all her personal funds into purchasing costumes, shoes, and accessories to ensure her dancers looked best on stage. This dedication aimed to educate audiences and empower dancers.
Cristina's journey of cultural promotion began with the founding of Ballet Folklorico Mexfolk in 1990, focusing on children's performances. She expanded her efforts with Ballet Folklorico Fandango for youth in 2000, and Ballet Folklorico Magia y Folklore for all ages in 2020. Through these groups, Cristina tirelesly donated her time to promote Mexican culture at churches, schools, and public and private events. Her efforts were particularly significant at a time when there were fewer promoters of Mexican culture than there are today.
Things I love
Things I love
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