The Colorado Folklore Dance Festival was created with the belief that folklórico is more than performance—it is cultural preservation, artistic excellence, education, and community. Our vision is to create an inclusive space where dance organizations of all sizes can share the stage, learn from one another, and build meaningful relationships that extend beyond a single weekend. The Colorado Folklore Dance Festival is a non-competitive, curated festival experience that brings together passionate performers to celebrate folklórico through workshops, cultural exchange, and professionally produced performances in a welcoming and inspiring environment. Whether your organization has been performing for decades or is continuing to grow, we welcome your interest in helping build this new tradition.
Important Update
We have moved to 1 performance on Sat evening from 7pm-9pm with doors opening at 5:30 for the market and house opening at 6:30
Thursday, September 3 – Opening Day, Welcome & Master Classes
4:00–6:00 PM
Registration and Vendor Marketplace Opens
6:00–6:30 PM
Official Opening Ceremony
6:30–8:30 PM
Master Class (On Stage)
Children’s Workshops
6:40–7:40 PM
Ages 5–8: Sinaloa (1st Floor)
Ages 9–12: Baja California (Second-Floor Balcony)
7:50–8:50 PM
Ages 5–8: Nuevo León (1st Floor)
Ages 9–12: Durango (Second-Floor Balcony)
9:00–11:00 PM
Onstage Rehearsals for Participating Adult Dance Companies (On Stage)
Friday, September 4 – Workshops & Professional Development
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Leadership Workshops for Dance Company Directors Only (Wolf Room)
Adult Regional Workshops
5:00–7:00 PM
Veracruz (On Stage)
7:15–8:30 PM
Chihuahua (On Stage)
8:45–10:00 PM
Michoacán: Tierra Caliente (On Stage)
Children’s Workshops
5:00–6:00 PM
Ages 5–8: Sinaloa (1st Floor)
Ages 9–12: Baja California (Second-Floor Balcony)
6:10–7:10 PM
Ages 5–8: Nuevo León (1st Floor)
Ages 9–12: Durango (Second-Floor Balcony)
Post-Workshop Cool-Down Sessions
7:20–8:00 PM
Folklórico Dancer Stretching Session for Children (Lobby)
10:15–10:45 PM
Folklórico Dancer Stretching Session for Adults (On Stage)
Saturday, September 5 – Company Showcase & Closing Ceremony
9:00–11:00 AM
Master Class (On Stage)
11:15 AM–12:30 PM
Collaborative Deer Dance Workshop (On Stage)
1:00–2:30 PM
Collaborative Dress Rehearsal (On Stage)
4:30–6:00 PM
Company Showcase Dress Rehearsal (On Stage)
7:00–9:00 PM
Youth, Children’s, and Adult Company Showcase, followed by the Closing Ceremony (On Stage)
Please note, purchase of separate ticket is required to attend the Showcase unless you are performing.
Registration/application details:
Before or upon purchasing tickets here on AXS, the event organizers require registration to participate in the entirety of the festival
Group Application and Registration - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4IsISXJeUp61SrBXLj5gNpSgfMpXLNZmJjCkQplKvZjetyw/viewform
Individual Participant Registration - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkX7a90OAtwo3aAJMF0sEtIjt5dYNdj6soEUajY1kZcZk7XA/viewform
More information can be found at https://www.artisticodance.org/coloradofolkloredancefest
Please note, purchase of separate ticket is required to attend the Showcase unless you are performing.
