About
Gonzales Dance Academy offers dance classes that include Ballet Folklorico and other Folklórico training. The program also includes cultural studies that focus on Mexican culture. The academy brings a piece of Mexico into local communities through its dance and cultural activities.
• Ages: 3–17 years old
• Schedule: Gonzales Dance Academy is officially on Summer Break, and open registration for the new season begins July 20th.
Gonzales Dance Academy states that it is very important to stay connected with Mexican culture. The academy offers authentic Folklórico training and brings a piece of Mexico into local communities in the Central Valley. It is inclusive of children ages 3–17 and has been described by a parent as handling autism with patience and compassion, with a strict yet patient approach with children.
The academy is led by Mr. Gonzales, director of the academy, and John Gonzales, who is associated with Gonzales Dance Academy and its program. The academy has presented Folklorico performances including at Disneyland and shares its passion for Folklorico through an active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. It collaborates with media outlets such as Univision 21, KSEE 24, CBS 47, KMPH Channel 26, and ABC 30 News to share its Folklorico activities with a broader audience.
Parents and former dancers have shared testimonials about their experiences with Gonzales Dance Academy. One parent, Lisa Heberling, described the academy as patient with her autistic child and said she recommends the program to parents seeking inclusiveness for their autistic children. Other parents, including Christina Morals and Alma Mejia, have expressed appreciation for John Gonzales and the program, and a former dancer, Jacqueline Casillas, recalled Ballet Folklorico practices and performances from the age of 5 as important memories connected to Hispanic heritage.
Last updated July 10, 2026.
• Ages: 3–17 years old
• Schedule: Gonzales Dance Academy is officially on Summer Break, and open registration for the new season begins July 20th.
Gonzales Dance Academy states that it is very important to stay connected with Mexican culture. The academy offers authentic Folklórico training and brings a piece of Mexico into local communities in the Central Valley. It is inclusive of children ages 3–17 and has been described by a parent as handling autism with patience and compassion, with a strict yet patient approach with children.
The academy is led by Mr. Gonzales, director of the academy, and John Gonzales, who is associated with Gonzales Dance Academy and its program. The academy has presented Folklorico performances including at Disneyland and shares its passion for Folklorico through an active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. It collaborates with media outlets such as Univision 21, KSEE 24, CBS 47, KMPH Channel 26, and ABC 30 News to share its Folklorico activities with a broader audience.
Parents and former dancers have shared testimonials about their experiences with Gonzales Dance Academy. One parent, Lisa Heberling, described the academy as patient with her autistic child and said she recommends the program to parents seeking inclusiveness for their autistic children. Other parents, including Christina Morals and Alma Mejia, have expressed appreciation for John Gonzales and the program, and a former dancer, Jacqueline Casillas, recalled Ballet Folklorico practices and performances from the age of 5 as important memories connected to Hispanic heritage.
Last updated July 10, 2026.
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