Cuicacalli Escuela de Danza (classes): Offered weekly from August to May and take place at Brava Theater.

Ballet Folklórico, led by Jesus Cortes. Three levels (beginning, intermediate, advanced). This class explores dance styles evolved in Mexico resulting from the diaspora of music, rhythm and dance from Pre-Hispanic Indian, European, African and Asian cultures. Students perform dances characteristic of varying regions focusing on group, couple and individual choreographies. Classes include warm-up and stretching leading to lifelong habits of physical health.

Contemporary dance, led by Artistic Director, Jesus Cortes. One group of mixed level: A diverse contemporary class beginning with stretching, body awareness, and moving through warm up combinations that accumulate into full dance choreographies. Classes emphasize technical strength building, floor work, and contemporary and ballet concepts and vocabulary.

Cuicacalli Dance Company, led by Artistic Director, Jesus Cortes. One group of mixed level, who meet on commission. Cuicacalli Dance Company fuses dance styles inspired by cultural traditions and modern day themes. These choreographies revive traditions and reflect social and environmental situations. By including dance styles such as Indigenous, Folkloric, and Contemporary, Cortes expands traditional and modern dancing with a new lens.

Cuicacalli Mariachi Program “Mariachi La Misión,” led by Ariane Cortes. One mixed level group meets weekly. Students learn to make Mariachi music through individual coaching and ensemble work. Students explore Mariachi music forms and hone their skills in voice and unique Mariachi instruments Mariachi La Misión connects music, history and culture of Mexico through the art form that brings together all generations.

Cuicacalli Summer Arts Camp and Young Adult Summer Internship meets in June. A Spanish bilingual and culturally rich program for children ages 6 to 12, with young adult internship possibilities. Classes are intertwined with weekly field trips and focus on music, dance, and visual art.