Los Lupeños Academy
Summer Session
Our ten-week Summer Session of folklórico dance classes runs from June 23 to September 1 at the Mexican Heritage Plaza (1700 Alum Rock, San José, CA 95116). In addition, two Saturday classes will be offered at Starting Arts Studios (99 Norte Dame Ave San José, CA 95113).
Read the class descriptions below and register before classes are full. Tuition is charged per session (10 weeks), not on a monthly basis.
TUESDAY
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5:15 p.m. | 45 min
$120
Class for toddlers, accompanied by their parents or caregivers, to build important motor skills in a fun and interactive way by dancing and exploring musical rhythms from a variety of México's regions.
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6:15 p.m. | 45 min
$120
Students are introduced to Mexican folk music and basic folk dance forms with an emphasis on body movement, rhythm, balance and other skills used for folk dance.
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7:15 p.m. | 45 min
$120
Students are introduced to the concepts of space, time, and energy as they relate to Mexican folk dance while they also learn more specific and complex dance patterns, precise footwork, rhythm, and basic choreography.
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8:15 p.m. | 60 min
$140
This class is designed for adults who are new to Mexican folklórico or returning to dance after time away. Students will be introduced to basic footwork, posture, skirt work, rhythm, musicality, and regional dance styles in a supportive and welcoming environment.
WEDNESDAY
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5:15 p.m. | 45 min
$120
Class for toddlers, accompanied by their parents or caregivers, to build important motor skills in a fun and interactive way by dancing and exploring musical rhythms from a variety of México's regions.
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6:05 p.m. | 45 min.
$120
Class for toddlers, accompanied by their parents or caregivers, to build important motor skills in a fun and interactive way by dancing and exploring musical rhythms from a variety of México's regions.
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7:00 p.m. | 45 min.
$120
Students are introduced to the concepts of space, time, and energy as they relate to Mexican folk dance while they also learn more specific and complex dance patterns, precise footwork, rhythm, and basic choreography.
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7:50 p.m. | 75 min.
$160
Fast paced advanced level of step & sequence execution, body control & posture, regional styling, and complex choreography. (By instructor recommendation Only)
THURSDAY
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5:45 p.m. | 45 min.
$120
Students are introduced to Mexican folk music and basic folk dance forms with an emphasis on acquiring the skills to take a class independently.
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6:35 p.m. | 45 min.
$120
Students are introduced to Mexican folk music and basic folk dance forms with an emphasis on acquiring the skills to take a class independently.
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7:25 p.m. | 45 min.
$120
Students are introduced to the concepts of space, time, and energy as they relate to Mexican folk dance while they also learn more specific and complex dance patterns, precise footwork, rhythm, and basic choreography.
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8:15 p.m. | 75 min.
$160
Fast-paced class for experienced students focused on complex concepts of Mexican Folk Dance, footwork, body control, rhythm, and intricate choreography. (By instructor recommendation Only)
SATURDAY
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9:00 a.m. | 75 min.
$160
This fast-paced, advanced-level class is designed for experienced dancers looking to refine their skills in Mexican Folk Dance. Forcing on intricate footwork, body control, rhythm, and complex choreography, students will engage with selected repertoire from our performing companies. The class also emphasizes key elements like skirt work, stage presence, and partner interaction, pushing dancers to elevate their technique and performance quality. Ideal for dancers who are committed to growth. This class offers a focused and challenging environment.
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10:45 a.m. | 45 min.
$120
Faldas en Movimiento is designed to focus on Los Lupeños’ signature skirtwork, with an emphasis on technique, posture, and projection. This class helps dancers build confidence, strengthen foundational skills, and refine movement quality while exploring the style and artistry of traditional folklórico skirtwork.
Throughout its history, dance education has always been a part of the vision of the Cashion Cultural Legacy and of Los Lupeños de San José. Over the years Los Lupeños has hosted workshops, promoted national conferences, and sponsored visiting master instructors. Simultaneously, an established curriculum of classes has been offered since its inception with brief interruptions due to space or economic constraints.
The Cashion Cultural Legacy offers public folklórico dance classes under Los Lupeños Academy. Our Academy has options for toddlers, children, teens and adults, at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Academy instructors not only teach dance, but connect the steps to music, customs, culture, language, and history. Students have the opportunity to learn dances along with what cultural norms or traditions they represent.
Registration, paperwork, and payments are all done online. Financial Aid is available and can be requested during the enrollment process. Please email Academy Administrator Liz González if you have questions about our class offerings, the registration process, or financial aid requests.
Annual Schedule
Spring Session
April - June
Summer Session
June - September
January - March
Winter Session
September - December
Fall Session
Academy Teaching Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
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Los Lupeños de San José and Los Lupeños Juvenil are performance companies and are free to participate in. Los Lupeños Academy is a training program that operates in paid 10-week sessions and focuses on instruction, technique, and cultural education.
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Los Lupeños Academy welcomes dancers of all ages, from early childhood (around 2–3 years old) to adults of all experience levels.
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No prior dance experience is required. Beginners are always welcome.
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Most classes are open enrollment. Some advanced classes may require instructor approval to ensure appropriate placement.
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Yes. Financial aid is available for the Academy’s 10-week sessions to anyone who needs it. We are committed to making folklórico accessible to all families.
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Yes. At the end of each 10-week session, Los Lupeños Academy holds a recital where students showcase what they have learned. Dancers are invited to share this experience with family and friends in a celebratory performance.
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Los Lupeños Academy classes are held at Mexican Heritage Plaza (1700 Alum Rock Ave,San José, CA 95116) and Starting Arts (525 Parrott St, San José, CA 95112).