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About Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre

 

Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre is a Southern Oregon dance troupe that teaches and performs regional folk dances of Mexico to instill pride and create cultural bridges.

We are known for our authenticity, and we strive to validate Mexico's long and rich folk dance tradition in our choreography and costumes. 

 

We regularly participate in workshops and conferences to increase our skills and repertoire. 

 

We are also known for empowering youth.  The purpose of the group has always been two-fold: to preserve and celebrate Mexican folk culture, and empower and celebrate  the youth who are cultural ambassadors to our diverse community of Southern Oregon.

Our Board of Directors:

Board President: Cheyanna Martinez

Vice President: Azucena Meraz

Secretary: Ruth Bejarrano

Treasurer: Maribel Acevedo

Members at large:Lori Contreras and Stacie Meraz

Jr. Board Member: Vanessa Carrasco 

Our Instructors:

Monday - Jackie

Tuesday 1 - Karen 

Tuesday 2 - Karen 

Wednesday - Jackie 

Thursday - Maritza 

Our Wonderful Grantors: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anna May Foundation

Autzen Foundation

Carpenter Foundation

Charlotte Martin

City of Ashland

Collins Foundation 

Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation

First Interstate Bank

Gordon Elwood Foundation

Jackson County Cultural Coalition

Jubilation Foundation

Latino Partnership Program

Medford Arts Commission

Miller Foundation

Oregon Health Authority

Oregon Arts Commission

Oregon Community Foundation 

Oregon Cultural Trust 

Trailblazers / Nike

U.S. Bank

Walker Fund

 WiLL Project

and YOU!

Muchas Gracias!

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