Baila -Baila Academy Of The Arts

Baila! Baila! Dance Academy was founded in January of 1990. Originally educating students solely in traditional Mexican Folk Dance, the school curriculum quickly expanded from Ballet Folklorico (Mexican Folk Dance) to include Country Western, Latin/Salsa, Hip Hop, Classical Ballet, Danza Azteca and voice lessons. In addition to classes offered at the academy, Baila! Baila! offers classes, including SalsaerobicsTM, through the University Of New Mexico Division of Continuing Education. Baila!…

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Baila! Baila! Dance Academy was founded in January of 1990. Originally educating students solely in traditional Mexican Folk Dance, the school curriculum quickly expanded from Ballet Folklorico (Mexican Folk Dance) to include Country Western, Latin/Salsa, Hip Hop, Classical Ballet, Danza Azteca and voice lessons. In addition to classes offered at the academy, Baila! Baila! offers classes, including SalsaerobicsTM, through the University Of New Mexico Division of Continuing Education. Baila! Baila! is active in the community granting many shows as benefit performances for fundraisers and community programs. Baila! Baila! also works closely with the City of Albuquerque’s Public Housing and Drug Elimination Program (PHDEP) to offer children an alternative to drugs. Baila! Baila! works to educate children in regards to respect for culture through history and dance.

Baila! Baila’s! reputation among the community has created a positive impact through word of mouth. Because of this word of mouth, Baila! Baila! is now instructing generations of dancers and is continuously invited to entertain and compete throughout the country. Director Israela Garcia believes that Baila! Baila’s! success is the product of commitment and dedicated leadership. Baila! Baila! is currently the largest academy for instruction of Ballet Folklorico and dance entertainment in Albuquerque. Categories:   Dance

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