The vision of the Esperanza Flores Ballet Folklórico Dance Group is to build pride, strengthen cultural connection, and promote awareness by celebrating the vibrant traditions of Mexican folklórico and international dances from other countries. Through engaging performances and meaningful instruction, we aim to inspire future generations to embrace their heritage with joy and confidence.
The vision of the Esperanza Flores Ballet Folklórico Dance Group is to build pride, strengthen cultural connection, and promote awareness by celebrating the vibrant traditions of Mexican folklórico and international dances from other countries. Through engaging performances and meaningful instruction, we aim to inspire future generations to embrace their heritage with joy and confidence.
Esperanza Flores, a proud native of Mexico, has dedicated more than five decades to the art of dance. Trained by the esteemed Estelita Russek and other leading instructors in the Los Angeles area, she mastered the elegance and vibrancy of traditional Mexican folklórico and Spanish dance.
In 1974, driven by a dream to share this cultural legacy, she founded what would become the Esperanza Flores Ballet Folklórico Dance Group, starting with classes in local community centers. Her passion has always been to offer a cultural space within the performing arts where students not only learn to dance but connect with the stories, rhythms, and traditions that shape their identity.
Through a welcoming and inclusive environment, Esperanza has built a dance group that feels like family. Today, the group continues to celebrate Mexican folklórico, Spanish, and international dance styles, with the hope that each dancer carries this heritage forward through every step and every performance.