Register today for Mexican Folklorico and Spanish Flamenco dance classes (SEE SCHEDULE BELOW) for beginning, intermediate and advanced students ages 4 to adults.  For more information, call 210-271-3151, extension 225, Monday-Friday, 10am to 5pm, or email Education Director Belinda Menchaca at belindam@guadalupeculturalarts.org. The Guadalupe Academy is located at 723 S. Brazos St, San Antonio, TX 78207.

Attire for Dance Students: black leotard, leggings or stretch pants, black Folklorico or Flamenco shoes (Mariachi Connection store), Folklorico or Flamenco skirt in any color, hair pulled back in a bun.

Boys: white fitted T-shirt, black stretch pants, Folklorico or Flamenco shoes (Mariachi Connection store).

Here are some TIPS when registering for Guadalupe Academy classes. For existing students, use your email and password that you created.

For NEW STUDENTS, when you click on REGISTER FOR CLASSES, 

1. Enter your email address and create a password (keep it handy for easy access to your class information).

2. Parents, create your profile as a CUSTOMER with email, street address and phone number.

3. Then add your child or children as STUDENTS with their correct birth date and year.

4. For adult students, you will enter your information as both CUSTOMER and STUDENT.

5. Once your profile is complete, select your classes to ENROLL in the DANCE and/or MUSIC classes.

6. You will then be prompted to pay the tuition.  If you are a paid GCAC Familia member ($65 per year), send an email to belindam@guadalupeculturalarts.org to request your 15% discount on all classes all year.  Let us know if you’re interested in becoming a member to take advantage of this discount.

 

Photo credit: Edward Benavides.

DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR BOYS CLASSES

Dance Academy: Ages 12-18.

The Guadalupe Dance Academy has a limited number of spots available for boys ages 12-18 to learn and perform traditional Mexican Folklorico dance. Selected students will have the opportunity to receive a year of classes tuition free. Interested students must call (210) 271-3151. Eligible students must be available to attend weekly classes, and commit to performances that take place through the year in and around the San Antonio area. 
The Guadalupe Academy is the educational department of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center and provides year-round instruction in traditional Mariachi and Conjunto music as well as Mexican Folklorico and Spanish Flamenco dance for beginning, intermediate and advanced students of all ages. The Guadalupe Academy classes are held in person at the Galería Guadalupe and are under the direction of Education Director Belinda Menchaca, Dance Director Jeannette Chavez and Traditional Music Director Gino Rivera.
Students learn the culture, traditions, music and dances of Mexico and Spain and perform regularly in and around San Antonio throughout the year.  The Academy presents annual productions including a celebration in honor of el Dia de los Muertos and La Pastorela Folklorica at the Guadalupe Theater.   For more information, call (210) 271-3151, or send an email to Belinda Menchaca at belindam@guadalupeculturalarts.org. 

Once you fill out the registration form, please make certain you purchase your class to complete your registration.

Telephone: 210–271-3151 www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

Education Director: Belinda Menchaca belindam@guadalupeculturalarts.org 

Education Assistant: Connie Espinoza conniee@guadalupeculturalarts.org

STUDENT TESTIMONIES


PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM BEFORE PURCHASING CLASSES