September 3, 4 & 5, 2026
Building Community Through Mexican Folklórico
The Colorado Folklore Dance Festival was created with the belief that folklórico is more than performance—it is cultural preservation, artistic excellence, education, and community.
Our vision is to create an inclusive space where dance organizations of all sizes can share the stage, learn from one another, and build meaningful relationships that extend beyond a single weekend.
The Colorado Folklore Dance Festival is a non-competitive, curated festival experience that brings together passionate performers to celebrate folklórico through workshops, cultural exchange, and professionally produced performances in a welcoming and inspiring environment.
Whether your organization has been performing for decades or is continuing to grow, we welcome your interest in helping build this new tradition.
SCHEDULE
Participation Guidelines
We welcome applications from organizations that:
· Perform Mexican folklórico dance.
· Share a commitment to preserving and celebrating Mexican cultural traditions.
· Support the collaborative mission of the festival.
· Are available to participate in required festival activities associated with their selected performance division.
Adult and Youth organizations are encouraged to apply.
Performance selections should not exceed 10 minutes.
Honorarium for Selected Companies
Selected performing companies will receive an honorarium in recognition of their artistic contribution to the Colorado Folklore Dance Festival.
Additional details will be shared directly with selected organizations.
Applications close on August 26.
OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED:
VIVIANA BASANTA
We are honored to welcome Viviana Basanta as a special guest and master instructor at the Colorado Folklore Dance Festival 2026.
A distinguished dancer, choreographer, teacher, and artistic leader, Viviana brings a lifetime dedicated to Mexican dance and the preservation and evolution of our cultural traditions.
This September, dancers in Colorado will have the special opportunity to learn from her, experience her artistry, and share the same space with one of the remarkable voices of Mexican folklórico.
