Calidanza’s show, ¡Viva! or Celebrations fills the stage with the vibrant celebrations that define the Mexican culture - celebrations weaving through time, across regions, and around the calendar.

From national and regional holidays to family fiestas and dances at the local discoteca -  Calidanza invites you to come to the party!

  Fandango Jarocho in Sotavento, Veracruz - year-round dance-music celebrations

Día de la Candelaria - Candlemas day in Michoacán - February 2

Carnaval - Carnival in Sinaloa – February-March

Cinco de Mayo in Puebla and the U.S. – May 5

Día de las Madres – Mother’s Day - May 10 (Mexico), 2nd Sunday in May (U.S.)

La Guelaguetza - Festival of Sharing in Oaxaca - last two Mondays of July

Danza del Venado - Yaqui Indian dance of the life of a deer

Mexico Moderno: Dance in the Discoteca – for any special occasion

Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead in Michoacán - November 1 – 2

Fiesta en Jalisco: Navidad – Christmas holiday in Jalisco – December

Live music option.

Superb educational and outreach activities, tailored for your community.  Promotional media in English and Spanish.

Also touring: Navidades - a Christmas holiday celebration. Programs subject to change.

Steven Valencia, Artistic Director