ˇBienvenidos a la era de Nuestro Nuevo Amanecer!
Danzantes Unidos Festival DUF 2013 Registration is now OPEN!
 Danzantes Unidos presents its annual gathering, Danzantes Unidos Festival (DUF) 2013 "Nuestro Nuevo Amanecer" on Friday to Sunday, March 22, 23 & 24 at Clovis West High School in Fresno, CA. We are very proud to once again have the support of Fresno's many, fabulous folklórico dance companies spearheaded by Fresno's Teocalli as long-standing host committee.
DUF 2013 is a three-day celebration of Mexican Folk Dance with dance workshops & evening concerts. Curriculum will include movement sessions for all ages and skill levels and with repertoire from the states of: Baja California, Baja California Sur, Chiapas, Colima, Durango, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacán, Nayarit, Nuevo León, Oaxaca, Puebla, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Yucatán & Zacatecas with special workshops: Parent & Me Folklórico Fun, Folklórico 101 for Beginning Adults, Latin Rhythms & Bolivian Dance.
Please see workshop offerings here. The Showcase Concert Series will present the work of performing companies from throughout the state of California. Rounding out the weekend activities are the DUF Mercado, folklórico marketplace, and the Pachanga y Fandango -- evening social dance events. Please see the complete schedule of events here.
Please join us in ushering in the age of our new dawn. Danzantes Unidos Festival 2013 "Nuestro Nuevo Amanecer" will once again celebrate the spirit and pride of our living Mexican culture. We look forward to seeing you at the largest gathering and celebration of folklórico dancers in the world!
ˇFELICES FIESTAS Y PRÓSPERO AŃO NUEVO!
Sinceramente, Maria Luisa Colmenarez PS. We'll be sending out additional information to our electronic mailing list. You can join the list by following this link: Dumailinglist
You can also get updates via our Facebook Page. Please "like" us today!
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DUF 2013 Workshop Offerings
DUF 2013 will offer movement sessions in the following regions. Classes will be divided by age and grade school levels.
Folklórico Fun Parent & Me (Pre-K): This course is an introduction to Mexican folk dance -- movement and music. Coupled with hands-on arts activities, this class will take children (and their parent) on a musical dance journey. Along the way, they will be exposed to different musical rhythms, be introduced to imitative dance movement, and practice their school-readiness skills. The class will culminate with a presentation to open the DUF Class Recital on Sunday.
Latin Rhythms (Teens & Adults): This high-energy class will introduce Latin dances including salsa, bachata and merengue. Students will learn the basics of these dances including timing, partnering, footwork, and styling. This class will also incorporate dance techniques that students can apply to their ballet folklórico training and performance as well as social dancing.
Folklórico 101 (Children,Teens & Adults): This class is for Beginning level dancers, adults and young adults, and will feature standards from throughout Mexico. This is a new class that is being offered to potentially help students to break down steps that they might be struggling with in their personal performing groups or high school groups. Educators and young directors of beginning level adults may find this class helpful in their quest to teach and reach as many potential students for their groups as they can.
Bolivia (Older Teens & Adults): This class is for ALL level dancers ages 17+ and will include repertoire from Bolivia: Caporales. It is a typical dance from La Paz, Bolivia that centers on a colonial-time character named "Caporal". It contains a mix of African and Andean elements, and it has been derived from an older dance known as Tundique which represented the hardships that African slaves endured when brought to the highlands of the Andean territories since the 16th century. The costumes are inspired on an existent syncretism of the millenary Aymara people (the Andean inhabitants of the Kollao who live near Lake Titicaca). It is performed every year during the main festivities of Bolivia but its popularity has extended beyond its frontiers throughout South America. The beauty of the Caporales music was put in evidence when one Caporal melody was used for the original "Lambada" of Brazil.
Maestros will be assigned to classes as they are requested. If you have a particular maestro (from last year's roster) that you would like to request, regardless of the region, please email a copy of your registration receipt with a request to danzantes@aol.com to be accommodated.
More classes may be added to accommodate overflow. Please ensure that you are on the mailing list to receive notification by clicking here.
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DUF 2013 Registration -- NO Fee Hikes Here...
All registration information will be processed online and is payable by debit, credit card, or purchase order (Register online now). Your early registration helps us greatly with logistics and is much appreciated.
Please note that when you register, you will be signing up for one class, and that will be your class for the three movement sessions. Please view the workshop offerings for guidelines to help you choose which class to sign up for. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Should your first choice be full before you register, we will automatically place you in your second or third choice, depending on what is available. Failure to submit a different second or third choice will result in a delay in your class confirmation. Class changes are allowed, space-permitting, and must be done via onsite registration.
Your registration fee includes a movement workshop on Saturday and Sunday, and the Showcase Concerts on Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.
- Early Registration -- $75.00 until January 15, 2013 (midnight)
- Regular Registration -- $80.00 until February 15, 2013 (midnight)
- Late Registration -- $85.00 until March 15, 2013 (midnight)
- Showcase Concert Bundle -- $40.00 until February 15, 2013 -- Includes all three evening Showcase Concerts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.**
- Onsite Registration -- $90.00
**Individual tickets will be available on 2/16.
Festival size will be limited to the first 1,500 registrants. Onsite registration will be limited to remaining space available.
Registrants under the age of 18 must submit a signed parental consent to participate. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent.
Purchase Orders for School Groups
For school groups paying via Purchase Order, please contact registration@danzantes.org for processing directions. You will need your administration address and contact information for the online registration form and to be able to generate the invoice.
Deadline: In order to ensure payment by the 3/15 deadline, purchase order requests will only be accepted until January 15, 2013. Restrictions and late fees apply.
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Festival Quick Links
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DUF 2013 Lodging
Fresno and Clovis are honored to have the opportunity to host the Danzantes Unidos Festival DUF 2013 "Nuestro Nuevo Amanecer". If you have any questions about the hotel or need assistance making a group reservation, please contact Laura Calderon with the Fresno/Clovis CVB at 559-981-5500 or at laura.calderon@fresnocvb.org
**Please call hotels directly to make reservations. All discounted rates will only be valid until March 1, 2013 and only while rooms are still available.
| Danzantes Unidos Festival 2013 | Rooms Blocked for group | Rate (must reserve with the Danzantes Unidos Festival group for rate) | Amenities | Contact for reservations | Comfort Suites
102 E. Herndon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
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20 Double/Double
20 King
All non-smoking rooms
| $85.00 for king or double
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- Complimentary Breakfast
- Free WiFi in Rooms
- Indoor Pool
| 559-435-5650
| La Quinta Inn & Suites, River Park
330 East Fir Ave. Fresno, CA 93720
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10 Double/Double
10 King
All non-smoking rooms
| $ 109.00 for king or double
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- Complimentary Breakfast
- Fitness Center
- Free Internet
| 559-449-0928
| Ramada University
324 East Shaw, Fresno, CA 93710
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50 rooms
Two Queen Beds or Single King Bed
All non-smoking rooms
| $75.00 for king or double
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- Complimentary Breakfast
- Airport Shuttle
- Fitness Center
- Free WiFi in rooms
| 559-224-4040
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Springhill Suites by Marriott
6844 North Fresno St. Fresno, CA 93710 | 30 Double bedded Suites
10 King Suites | $99.00 for king or double |
- Complimentary Hot Breakfast
- Free Internet
| 559-431-0004
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DUF 2013 Showcase Concerts
DEADLINE FOR SHOWCASE CONCERT APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 1, 2013
 In keeping with the tradition of Danzantes Unidos to celebrate and honor our folklórico community, 2013 Showcase Concerts is proud to feature the work of participating folklórico dance companies. We are pleased to announce a change of venue to one of Fresno's architectural jewels. Warnors Center for the Performing Arts is a 2,104-seat Pantages Theatre located in downtown Fresno. We know that you will enjoy the stunning views as well as the unique acoustic experience.Your paid Early and Regular registration (before 2/15) includes entry into the Showcase Concerts. To accommodate those chaperoning our minors we will offer a Showcase Bundle of three nights in our DUF 2013 Registration website. Individual tickets for general public may be purchased directly from the Warnors website on or after 2/16/13.SHOWCASE CONCERT APPLICATIONCHILDRENS SHOWCASE SATURDAY NOONThese spots fill up quickly and regions are assigned, first-come, first-served. Please don't delay in getting your application and followup materials submitted asap.
All inquiries for Showcase Concerts should be addressed to:
Juana Saludado
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DUF 2013 Mercado Booth
Application Deadline: March 15, 2013
For those vendors and organizations wishing to offer dance and culture-related items to the participants, tables are available on Saturday 7am to 5pm and Sunday 8am to 3pm. Each space entitles the vendor to one 6' table and two chairs. Additional tables ($10.00 each) and chairs ($1.00 each) are available for rent. Please decorate your table appropriately. Spaces will be assigned by the committee per registration priority. Extra tables and chairs must be requested and paid for in full with this application.
*BUSINESS/INDIVIDUALS: $200 fee per 10x10 ft. space
*NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: $100 fee per 10x10 ft. space
*CLOVIS WEST STUDENT GROUPS: $25 fee per 10x10 ft. space
Please Note:
- Food and beverage sales will not be possible this year.
- Confetti egg litter is impossible to clean up. Therefore, the sale of this item will not be permitted on campus.
Make check payable to "Danzantes Unidos de California". Mail check & copy of application to: Danzantes Unidos Festival 2013 407 Appian Way Union City, CA 94587 Attn: DUF Mercado Questions or comments, please contact: Amber Valdez Mercado Representative Mercado@danzantes.org
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DUF 2013 SOUVENIR PROGRAM AD
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
Advertise your business or organization in the DUF 2013 Souvenir Program. 1000 copies will be printed and distributed. Program is printed on 8.5 x 11", 100 lb. gloss cover in black & white and saddle-stitched stapled. Full color inside/outside back cover is available for a premium.
- FULL PAGE: $200.00
- HALF PAGE: $100.00
- QUARTER PAGE: $75.00
- BUSINESS CARD: $50.00
- INSIDE BACK COVER, FULL PAGE, FULL COLOR: $500.00
- OUTSIDE BACK COVER, FULL PAGE, FULL COLOR: $600.00
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK TO ProgramAds@danzantes.org Maria Cerda & Juana Saludado DUF Souvenir Program Representatives
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Fresno Welcomes Back Danzantes Unidos Festival!
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Danzantes Unidos is proud to announce the launch of its new initiative...
University Folklórico Summit
Sembrando Las Semillas de Consciencia: Educating the Next Generation
January 18, 19 & 20, 2013
Hosted by the Ballet Folklórico de UC Riverside & the UFS Committee
It is the goal of this summit to provide the opportunity for our youth to come together and collectively share the best practices among us as grupos folklóricos universitarios. Using the diversity of our voices and experiences, we will be able to begin a dialogue for the reason of defining our purposes and being proactive to our needs as collegiate folklórico groups, rather than being reactive to our immediate environments.
The Summit strives to educate the next generation of folklórico student leaders of the multiple facets and characteristics that make up an efficient and sustainable university folklórico group. By the end of this summit, it is the hope that we all carry the semillas de consciencia back to our respective groups and nurture our folklórico groups to continue developing as strong representatives of our shared history, cultura, and experience. An equal and representative number of student leaders will be invited to participate and contribute to the summit.
Presentations: Encuentro Cultura Viva Noche Cultural Mercado Educativo/Vendors and Resources: Audio, Sound Systems, Clothing, Research, Books, Websites, Communities and Legislative Representatives, Materials and accessories Conference Objectives: Professional road maps for folklóristas Club sustainability on campus
This program is designed for leaders and representatives of folklórico companies at institutions of higher learning. Space-permitting, regular members of these companies are welcome to apply. There are limited spaces available for student leaders and administrators of high-school companies. All registrants are requested to use their university email addresses for registration to verify compliance with the above criteria. If you would like to know more about the program, please contact UniversityFolkloricoSummit@danzantes.org.
Registration for this event is now open via the DUF 2013 registration website. Please visit www.danzantes.org/registration and click on Sales Items to access the registration portal.
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| About Danzantes Unidos de California
Danzantes Unidos de California is the cultural network of Mexican folk dancers and artists in California. It was incorporated in 1994 to promote and support the Mexican folk experience through the performing and visual arts, including, but not limited to, the annual three-day festival known as the Danzantes Unidos Festival.
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| Danzantes Unidos® and its logo are registered in the U.S. Pat. and Trademark Office. Use of Danzantes Unidos® or its logo without permission from the Danzantes Unidos® de California organization will result in legal action. Danzantes Unidos is a federally recognized nonprofit organization and there is NO OTHER Danzantes Unidos Festival sanctioned by this organization. |
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