Transcript Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company

DEFAP
Drug Elimination Family Awareness
Program &
Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company
Our Location
The Drug
Elimination and Family
Awareness Program
(DEFAP) is a non profit
501 (C )(3) organization
based locally in
Glendale, Arizona,
which serves both
Glendale and the
greater Phoenix area.
Our Mission
The Drug Elimination
Family Awareness Program
(DEFAP)’s mission is to
preserve cultural heritage
and help youth by providing
programs that build selfesteem and social
development while creating
a sense of belonging.
Our History
Fiesta Mexicana Dance
Company dates back 30 years in
history with its initial stages in
Chicago, IL , formed by Master
Choreographer and Director,
Daniel Martínez.
Then, in 1996 Fiesta
Mexicana begins as an after
school program for youth of all
ages to preserve and promote
Mexican dance traditions,
ranging from pre-Historic to
modern.
Our History Continued…
As the program grew, the needs
of the youth involved in the dance
company became overwhelmingly
apparent.
Many of the youth dancing with
the program were ‘at-risk’ individuals
whose alternatives for afterschool
activities included gangs, drugs and
violence. Hence, Drug Elimination
Family Awareness Program (DEFAP)
was established as a non-profit
organization; to provide a safe place
for youth to go during non-school
hours and positive alternatives to
these unhealthy behaviors.
In Association with :
Ballet Folclórico Nacional de Mexico Aztlán de Silvia Lozano
Maestra Silvia Lozano is one of
the most distinguished artists
recognized internationally as a
leading advocate of authentic
Mexican folklore. Her Spanish,
French and Indian descent,
exemplify the unique blend of
Mexico. Thus, she has associated
with Fiesta Mexicana Dance
Company to work side by side as
the only official group that
represents Mexico in the U.S.A. and
it is a great honor as we accept that
compromise .
Variety of Dances
We specialize in
dances from
various regions
of Mexico and
Latin American
countries, such
as Costa Rica,
Republica
Dominicana,
Venezuela, Cuba,
Peru and more!
Our Repertoire Includes:
 Ballet Folklorico
 Country Western
 Jazz
 50’s
 Salsa
 Merengue
 Ballet
 and many others
Available for Any Type of
Entertainment or Event
 Community events
 Conventions
 Cultural Events
 Resorts
 Fairs
 Private Parties
 Company Receptions
Past Performances
•
The White House, 1978
•
Christmas Around the World
Festival Museum of Science and
Industry, Chicago, IL
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Purdue University
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Indiana University
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Las Vegas, NV , 2005
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Olvera Street in
Los Angeles, CA, 1999
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Disneyland, CA , 1999
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Dallas, TX, 2005-2007
Past Performances
•
Multicultural World Fair
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Phoenix Civic Plaza
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Cesar Chavez Foundation
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Hualapai Annual Festival
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Orpheum Theatre
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State of Arizona Cultural Events
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Arizona Cardinals
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Phoenix Suns
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World Renowned Mexican
singers and musicians
Partnerships & Friends
Contact Us
Fiesta Mexicana
YWCA Building
8561 N. 61st Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302
Diane Camarillo
(623) 937-6623
(602)920-7939 mobile
(623)931-9452 (fax)
[email protected]