Calidanza Dance Company / Calidanza Academy

Calidanza Dance Company / Calidanza Academy offers folklórico dance classes and performances. Its offerings include Pee-Wee Folklorico for ages 4 to 8, Beginning and Intermediate Kids Classes, Advanced Kids and Adults Classes, after-school folklórico programs, annual recitals, workshops and masterclasses, educational assemblies, school assembly performances, artist residencies, and the Healthy Hearts Program.

Programs

• After-School Folklórico Programs — After school; weekly · Partners with schools and community organizations to provide youth folklórico dance programs in the Sacramento region. Offered through select school districts and community partners.
• Calidanza Folklórico Academy — Children, teens, and adults; classes for children as young as 4 years old · Offers folklórico dance classes in Sacramento for beginner, intermediate, and advanced dancers. Focus on technique and regional Mexican folklórico styles.
• Calidanza Dance Company — Professional folklórico dance company in Sacramento presenting full theatrical productions and cultural performances.
• Pee-Wee Folklorico — Ages 4 to 8 · Class introducing children to the fundamentals of Mexican folk dance through fun and interactive lessons.
• Beginning and Intermediate Kids Classes — Children · Classes for children ready to advance their skills in Mexican folk dance and other genres.
• Advanced Kids and Adults Classes — Kids and adults · Classes for students who have mastered the basics and are ready to explore more intricate dance techniques and performance preparation.
• Annual Recitals — Twice a year · Students showcase their progress in front of family and friends.
• Artist Residencies — Professional artists work with schools and community organizations.
• Educational Assemblies — Engaging performances and interactive discussions introducing students to Mexican dance and culture.
• Workshops and Masterclasses — Workshops and masterclasses for students of all levels.
• Healthy Hearts Program — Integrates dance with wellness education to promote physical and emotional well-being in children.
• School Assembly Performances — Folklórico performances brought directly to campuses through the school day.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

Calidanza Dance Company was founded in March 2013. Its mission is to showcase Mexican folk and contemporary dance with artistic excellence and to make dance accessible through performances, choreography, and educational programs. It partners with schools and community organizations to provide after-school folklórico dance programs in the Sacramento region and also serves students through artist residencies, educational assemblies, workshops, masterclasses, and the Healthy Hearts program.

Last updated September 24, 2026.