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LOS quetzales Mexican dance Ensemble A Showcase of dazzling Color, elegance, ENERGY, and beauty in motion

Los Quetzales Mexican Dance Ensemble, founded in Arlington, VA in 1998, by its Executive and Artistic Director, Laura Ortiz. Los Quetzales is supported in part by Arlington County, Arlington Economic Developement Cultural Affairs, and by the Arlington Commission for the Arts. Los Quetzales collaborates with local Arlington County supported groups, performing and participating in various events thorugh the year, such as International Festivals, Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations, Arlington County Schools, and Festilvals, and Schools and Parish festivals.
Los Quetzales presents two dance concerts per year accompanied by live music. These theatre programs bring our local communities together, to celebrate the festive, and colorful music and dance of Mexico. In the past 26+ years, the company has gained the reputation as 'Northern Virginia's Premier, leading Performing Company. The company is committed to Artistic Excellence, and Quality Programs. Presenting the rich cultural traditions of Mexico with colorful authentic costumes, dance traditions and culture, in a unique display of energy, dazzle and color, in sync, showcasing the vibrant and diverse music and dance styles of Mexico's 31 states.
Among our most recent 2024 performances & collaborations are: Arlington County Gunston Theater One "Sones y Tradiciones" dance concert with live music, Museum of Contemporary Art in Arlington, Multicultural Festivals in Arlington Schools, Libraries and International Festivals, Things to do DC Day of the Dead celebration at the Mexican Cultural Institute, Kennedy Center-Millennium Stage, GALA Hispanic Theater, The Mexican Cultural Institute, the Embassy of Mexico, District Bridges Washington DC, Arlington's St. Ann's Catholic Church, Things To Do DC, Department of Parks and Recreation, and Arlington's Hispanic Heritage Month Events and Celebrations.

LOS Quetzales MEXICAN Dance Ensemble is Traditions and culture at the core

Los Quetzales presents an annual theater dance concert accompanied by live music. A dazzling display of colorful costumes, dynamic dances in sync with rhythmic footwork, and vibrant twirling skirts. Quetzales programs bring Mexico's warmth, rich culture and traditions live to the stage. Professional artists in the music of Mexico accompany these special annual dance concerts. Join us in celebration of Mexico'srich culture.

Highlights of some previous theatre PERFORMANCes

  • Master Dance Workshops - twice a year
  • Classes for children 6 to 12
  • Classes for young teens ages 13 to 16
  • Classes for young adults 17 to 18 and adults
  • Music Workshops taught by masters of Mexican music - year-round - ONLINE
The company presents one or two annual theater dance concert with live music. Representing the diverse cultural traditions of Mexico's 31 states, from the Jaranas of the Yucatan Peninsula to the Polkas and Shotizes of Chihuahua and Nuevo Leon, other the Huapangos of Tamaulipas and other Northern states. Theatre programs are accompanied by live music with professional artists muscicians from Mexico and the US.

Los Quetzales Mexican Dance Ensemble with many years of artistic excellence gained the reputation as the Premiere performing company in the area

Artistic excellence is our Goal artistic quality is our standard
Become an Arlington ARTS PATRON and support Los Quetzales Mexican Dance Ensemble's Theatre Programs, or other local ad-hoc dance and music concerts, our our ongoing classes, master dance workshops and other community activities and events. CLICK HERE TO DONATE
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music and master dance workshopS Twice a year by master ARTISTS - Music experts from mexico and the US photo courtesy of Master Harpist Delfino guerrero from veracruz mexico

Dance classes year round ~ Become great Performers Call for available Class SCHEDULEs

This class does not require previous dance experience. Students will learn rhythmic footwork patterns, along with the dances of some regions, or states. Mexican folk dance techniques are implemented with similar methods to basic-elementary ballet. Mexican folkloric footwork, and dance techniques are also taught per regions. Students will learn several dances of various states, and (or) of diverse dance styles along with simple choreography.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED FOR the Intermediate level DANCE class for teens on saturdays 12:00 pm to 1:00 pM please call for information and space availability
Technical footwork, quality, precision and sync of the various rhythmic patterns are the focus of this class. Skill developement will improve and increase in complexity as the student dancers are taught the challenging, diverse dance styles of the various regions of Mexico. Class is of an intermmediate / advance level and it requires previous experience, discipline, and desire to learn, exercise level is high, and also fun. Mexican Folklore is culturally rich, varied, energetic, and students will gain greater technical skills, and dance abilities, along with learning various stage choreographies.
Intermediate level dance class FRIDAYS 7:00 TO 8:00 PM please call for information and space availability
This class require some previous dance experience , or simultaneously taking the Saturday class from 1 to 2 pm. Consistency is the key. Attending class on a regular basis is essential to advance to the next levels. Students will learn several traditional dances of various states and diverse dance styles. They will also develop technical footwork skills and rhythmic patterns, to move to the next levels of difficulty. Students will learn about the various cultural and artistic influences of each region, and more, join us !!

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Dance Studio is conveniently located adjacent to Arlington popular Shirlington area with great shops and restaurants. Dance Studio location is also minutes from downtown DC.