Los Danzantes de Aztlan, California State University, Fresno

Los Danzantes de Aztlan, California State University, Fresno Fresno State Mexican Dance Organization. Founded in 1970 by the beloved Prof.
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Ernesto Martinez in the Department of Chicano and Latin American Studies at California State University, Fresno. Currently directed by Dr. Victor Torres, the troupe is an official ambassador of the University. The purpose of Los Danzantes de Aztlán, Fresno State (LDA) is to promote, enlighten, and empower the Latinx community through cultural-related activities, such as cultural performances, teac

hing cultural dances, and organizing cultural festivals. Located in a region characterized by high poverty levels, unemployment, and low educational achievement, the Latinx community is one of the most marginalized groups in the Central Valley. LDA is committed to achieving racial equity and inclusion and to being a leader in cultural dance. By centering the needs of and recognizing the inherent value of this marginalized population, Los Danzantes de Aztlán strives to achieve economic and racial equity and inclusion by using dance to promote higher education, leading to transformative change in the Latinx community.

Día Mundial del Folklore ❤️‍🔥Celebrando nuestra cultura y identidad cada día
08/22/2026

Día Mundial del Folklore ❤️‍🔥
Celebrando nuestra cultura y identidad cada día

🌞💃 Summer Folklórico Camp is Here! 🇲🇽✨Looking for a fun and meaningful summer experience for your child? Join our Week-L...
07/22/2026

🌞💃 Summer Folklórico Camp is Here! 🇲🇽✨

Looking for a fun and meaningful summer experience for your child? Join our Week-Long Summer Folklórico Camp for children ages 5–12!

Each day, campers will:
🎶 Learn exciting folklórico dances from different regions of Mexico
📚 Enjoy interactive storytime featuring dance- and culture-themed books
🎨 Create colorful arts and crafts inspired by Mexican traditions
🤝 Build confidence, make new friends, and celebrate culture through music, movement, and creativity!

✨ No dance experience necessary—just bring your energy, curiosity, and a smile!

Spots are limited, so register early and let your child discover the beauty, history, and joy of Mexican folklórico this summer!

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/ToVLcHLk5XnyNsi46

This past weekend, we were proud to award Black LDA shirts to our Danzantes Amelia, Miklo, and Yovi during the ANGF conf...
07/15/2026

This past weekend, we were proud to award Black LDA shirts to our Danzantes Amelia, Miklo, and Yovi during the ANGF conference. It was a momentous way to end the last night of the conference.
Congratulations to our newest Black Shirt members! 🖤😎

05/28/2026

Jalisco en movimiento 🇲🇽 ✨

2026 Fresno State Chicano Latino Commencement Ceremony

05/22/2026

El Profe back for round 3 with more flare 🔥

Fresno State Chicano Latino Commencement Ceremony 2026

05/17/2026

A memorable night!

05/17/2026

Fresno State Chicano Latino Commencement Ceremony 2026 🐾 🔥

Work Hard but Party Harder 😎

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

03/20/2026
03/15/2026

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Looking forward to an awesome workshop!
02/20/2026

Looking forward to an awesome workshop!

Maestra Nandy was born into an Afro-descendant family of traditional Son Jarocho dancers and musicians from Tlacotalpan, whose influence continues to be an essential part of her personal development and artistic discourse. As an Afro-Mexican dancer, choreographer, and educator, her work bridges Afro-Veracruz traditions—especially Son Jarocho—with contemporary performance and community-based artistic practice.
With formal training in Mexico and Spain and academic specialization in Afro-Latin American studies (including certification from Harvard University), her career integrates artistic excellence with research on ethno-racial education, racism, and Afro-Mexican history.
She has created choreographic works and led courses and workshops for numerous national and international companies, including the Ballet Folklórico of the University of Guanajuato, the Ballet of South Texas College (USA), Jóvenes Zapateadores, the Compañía Folklórica Sinaloense, the Compañía Folclórica de la Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, among others.
She has received major national arts grants in Mexico for projects centered on Afro-descendant cultural expressions (“Diáspora” and “Fandango Negro”), and her work tours nationally and internationally. As a director, founder, performer, and educator, she collaborates with prominent institutions and festivals across Mexico, the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Her artistic profile is also defined by Community engagement and Fusion of folklore and contemporary stage language
In short, she is a multidisciplinary Afro-Mexican performing artist whose career combines tradition, scholarship, activism, and global artistic exchange.

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