All the physical and emotional benefits are reasons within itself to support dance in the community, which is why cultural identity and history are the whip cream and cherries on top of the sunday that every community needs. Folklore is not a fake story or a fantasy, but it is a cultural identity and a historical account that is not taught or found in our current curriculum in public and most private education institutions. It is our mission, passion and directive to ensure our community is receiving this need of education, physical fitness and emotional wellness.
We have been working diligently to add a music program founded on Latinx styles of music. The launch of the cultural music program will be opening this year!
Our community outreach, Grupo Folklorico del Pueblo performs, provide workshops, and presentations year round for many events and for many reasons whether it be for entertainment, education, representatives of Pueblo, cultural enrichment and more.
At the Grupo Folklorico del Pueblo we have always worked diligently to keep our prices at an affordable rate for our members. In addition we work hard to provide costumes and instruments for our students to ensure student participation.
We truly are here to educate and share, our Directors and instructors have degrees in their fields, all staff are background checked and CPR trained.
Our Mission:
To educate and perform folk cultural arts emphasizing Southern Colorado's Cultural diverse identities while promoting community involvement,preservation of culture, and the emotional and physical development of children, youth, and adults.
-We educate to honor our cultural roots so we may continue to grow the future-
All are welcome
Grupo Folklórico del Pueblo was originally founded in 1996 as the Ballet Folklórico de Pueblo (BFDP) by Velma, Sara, and Jimmy Newmoon Roybal. Since its inception, the GFDP has evolved and changed to better meet the needs of the community as a non-profit organization, to serve students of various backgrounds and ages (3 years to adult).
Our commitment to the preservation of our community’s folk culture is our main focus which is executed through our curriculum, experiences, and leadership. Grupo Folklórico del Pueblo has tirelessly worked on our curriculum to include; history, culture, somatics, and Spanish and English literacy. In enhancing our cultural experiences we have traveled, learned and performed throughout the USA, Mexico, South America and Europe.
Grupo Folklórico del Pueblo hosts a dance conference where groups gather to network, educate, dance and make friends from other cities and states. We also host an annual Dia de los Muertos show where our students are able to showcase their artistic and technical skills of traditional and nontraditional Mexican Folklore dances. As a group steeped in the community we often collaborate and or compose presentations for our community.
Throughout the decades we have continued to provide for our community through art, dance and education and are excited to continue this path in the future.
Organization name
Grupo Folklorico De Pueblo Inc
1996
Tax id (EIN)
84-1572976
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities, Education, Public & Societal Benefit, Recreation & Sports, Youth Development, Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
405 GrantHeadquarters
405 GrantPueblo, CO, US
Colorado Springs, CO, US
La Junta, CO, US, 81050
Walsh, CO, US, 81090
Fremont County, CO, US