Grupo Folklórico Los Quetzales
Mexican Folk Dance Group
Grupo Folklórico Los Quetzales de San José is a Mexican folk dance group led by Maestras (and sisters) Sharon and Tanya Benítez. GF Los Quetzales is a program of Casita de las Artes. The multi-generational dance group focuses on engaging the whole family from caregiver to grandparents to siblings and neighbors in order to build community through interactive performances. Students grow to be well-rounded humans and engaged community members.
Located at Roundhill Studios
1043 Garland Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
We Offer/Ofrecemos
-Classes taught bilingually English/Spanish
- Most materials provided
- Small class sizes for personalized growth
- Performance opportunities all yearlong
- Traditional and contemporary dances from many regions of Mexico
Schedule/Horario
1st-4th Grade | Wed, 5:30-6:30pm
4th-8th Grade | Thu, 5:30-6:30pm
High School, University, y Adultos | Fri, 6:30-8pm (summer 5:30-6:30pm)
Our Core Values
Dancing facilitates pro-social behavior and skills, socioemotional growth, community connection and participation, and performance abilities. We use people-focused and research-based curriculum that has been thoughtfully created over the last decade and is aligned with CA state standards to help students of all ages become confident, curious, and engaged people.
Nuestros Valores
El baile facilita el comportamiento y las habilidades prosociales, el crecimiento socioemocional, la conexión y participación comunitaria y las habilidades de desempeño. Utilizamos un plan curriculo centrado en las personas y basado en investigaciones que se ha creado cuidadosamente durante la última década y está alineado con los estándares estatales de California para ayudar a los estudiantes de todas las edades a convertirse en personas valientes, con curiosidad y involucrados.