GRUPO FOLKLORICO SABOR DE MEXICO



Irene Hernandez, Directora

Grupo Folklorico Sabor de Mexico

(310)549-7343

History

Grupo Folklorico Sabor de Mexico was founded in 1999 by Irene Hernandez. She truly enjoys sharing her love for this rich culture and continues to do her best to incite excitement in her students. The following are only a brief description of where Grupo Folklorico Sabor de Mexico have performed since 1999:

1999

City of Carson Special Interest Recital

City of Carson Sister City Japanese Luncheon 2000

City of Carson Special Interest Recital

Cinco de Mayo at Carson Park 2001

City of Carson Special Interest Recital

USA FOLKLORICO COMPETITION

1st Place Northern Mexico

1st Place Female Soloist (over 18)

Cinco de Mayo at Carson Park Theater Recital "Musica y Bailes Tradicionales de Mexico" 2002

City of Carson Special Interest Recital

Cinco de Mayo at Carson Park

S.A.B.E. Awards

Vanessa's XV

Unity Day at the Carson Community Center Lomita Fair

Country Western Fair at Dominguez Park

Mariachi Festival w/ Perla Tapatia y Reyna de Los Angeles

Knott's Berry Farm 2003

City of Carson Special Interest Recital

Filmed a commercial for Mexican Riviera Restaurant

Carson Anniversary Parade

USA FOLKLORICO COMPETITION

1st Place Veracruz(ages 13-18)

1st Place-Veracruz(ages 18 and over)

2nd Place-Northern Mexico "Calabaceados"(ages 18 and over)

2nd Place-Female Soloist(age 8 and under)

Cinco de Mayo Festival at Carson Park

Unity Day at the South Bay Pavilion

Albertson's Promotional Showcase

Country Western Fair at Dominguez Park

Los Angeles County Fair-Plaza de las Americas

Knott's Berry Farm-Fiesta Plaza 2004

City Of Carson Special Interest Recital

Cesar Chavez Day at Carson Park

Danzantes Unidos at San Diego State

Cinco de Mayo Festival at Carson Park

"Magia y la Cultura del Folklor" theater recital

Calabaceado Festival, La Mision, Baja Ca. Norte, Mexico

USA FOLKLORICO COMPETITION

1st Place Central Mexico, Nayarit (ages 13-18)

1st Place Central Mexico, Nayarit (ages 18 and over)

1st Place Male Soloist (age 13-18)

1st Place Female Soloist (age 8 and under)

Angela Marie's Graduation from CSU Fullerton

Aileen's XV

Unity Day at the South Bay Pavilion

Maria and Neil's Wedding

City of Carson Mariachi Festival

Albertson's Promotional Showcase

L.A. County Fair V.I.P. Fundraiser

Los Angeles County Fair-Plaza de las Americas

South Bay Latino Community Development Center Grand Opening

Kid's Faire hosted by CBS and Hoy Newspaper

St. Margaret Mary Posada Fundraiser

City of Carson Sister City Japanese Luncheon

Rotary Club Holiday Party

Knott's Berry Farm-Fiesta Plaza

2005 (events pending)

Magic Mountain and Disneyland in the month of February

Irene Hernandez has over 25 years of dance experience. She was fortunate enough to have trained with Sandra Nicolas, Director and Founder of Grupo Xochitlan for 17 years. Sandra has been and remains her biggest influence in the art of folklorico.

Irene has used her talent and skills in teaching folklorico to Lakewood High School and Redondo Union High School students for Cinco de Mayo and International Dance Recitals.

She founded Grupo Folklorico Sabor de Mexico in 1999 through the City of Carson's Parks and Recreation program, replacing coincidentally her mentor, Sandra, whom had decided to retire earlier that year. These were big "zapatos" to fill. Since beginning with only 3 students, she has grown to over 65 "folkloristas" to share her passion with.

Irene continues to educate herself by attending workshops and training under master teachers such as Juan Gil Martinez Tadeo, whom trained her in the art of "Calabaceados", the traditional dances of Baja California Norte. Tadeo personally invited Irene to showcase her dancers at the Calabaceado Festival in Mexico in May 2004.

She continues to have the privilege to teach at every opportunity whether it be waltzes for XV's or weddings. Currently, she is also an instructor for the Gardena High School Bilingual Ballet Folklorico under the direction of Linda Ritchie Daza, working alongside Rosalie "Dancin'" Deverona, Director of Fiesta Grupo Folklorico and Julio Cesar Flores, Director of Ballet Folklorico Mixteco. She feels honored to work with great people.