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Grant Year

2023-24

Grant Program

General Operating Support

Award Amount

$54,998.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, Senderos (meaning pathways) will provide equitable access to baile folklórico (Mexican folkloric dance) and Oaxacan banda de viento (wind band) with free after-school classes for Latinx youth in Santa Cruz County. Linking young people to their heritage enhances self-esteem and promotes family unity as they learn about, embrace, value, and share cultural traditions together. For over 20 years we have presented community cultural events sharing Indigenous traditions of Mexico, particularly from Oaxaca like the Guelaguetza cultural arts festival, creating a sense of belonging and pride for immigrant youth and families and increasing understanding of diversity in our region.

Organization Summary

Senderos core programs and services are:
Centeotl Danza y Baile – After school and weekend dance classes teaching traditional Mexican dances.
Ensamble Musical – After school music instruction with the goal of creating a traditional Oaxacan Banda de Viento.
Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza – Authentic cultural dance, music, food, crafts festival like those held in Oaxaca held each spring in downtown Santa Cruz.
Community Performances – Senderos dancers and musicians perform at many community and school events annually, including Día de los Muertos co-presented with the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History and many more.
Plaza Comunitaria – Academic tutoring, skill building classes, family resource information for youth and adults.
¡Adelante Santa Cruz! – Scholarship program supporting selected middle and high school students to focus on the path to higher education.
Latino Role Models conference presented in Spanish at Cabrillo College inspiring students and parents to achieve their dreams for college and career.
Nido de Lenguas – a collaborative project with UC-Santa Cruz Humanities Institute and Linguistics Department to share the value of Indigenous languages of Oaxaca.

Organization

Senderos

Address

840 N BRANCIFORTE AVE

SANTA CRUZ

95062-1028

County

Santa Cruz

Region

Central Coast

Phone

(831) 854-7740

Congressional District

D-CA 19th District

State Assembly District

District 28

State Senate District

District 17