Esperanza del Valle, Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Watsonville, California, has been dedicated to the dissemination, preservation and performance of the rich traditional dance forms of Mexican dance in our community since 1980. The mission of EDV is to cultivate and promote, pride and understanding of the Mexican culture through its rich folkloric dances rooted in the merging of the Indigenous, European and African heritages. EDV values:

Tradition – By celebrating and pioneering the folklore of the Mexican dance in the Pájaro Valley
Community – By sharing the rich dances of Mexico with our schools, institutions, public service agencies and local performing art groups
Leadership – By taking an active role of promoting leadership and participation in the arts among the youth of our communities