ballet folklorico

Women dressed in traditional, colorful Mexican dresses performing a folkloric dance on stage.

celebrating our culture

Founded in Healdsburg in 2021, YOLOTL Community Folk Ballet was created by Yolanda Girón to bring people together through dance after the challenges of the pandemic. Today, the group welcomes dancers of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the beauty of traditional Mexican folklórico while strengthening community connections.

Labor of Love

Every rehearsal, performance, and event is made possible through the dedication of volunteers who believe in serving the community through culture, education, and connection.

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Preserving culture, strengthening identity, and uniting families through the art of traditional dance.

OUR MISSION

Group of women dressed in white traditional dresses with colorful floral embroidery, performing a dance on stage, some with red accessories and floral headpieces.
A woman holding a green promotional sign for a ballet folklórico community event, with people dressed in colorful clothing in the background on a stage.
Woman wearing a traditional Mexican embroidered dress with colorful floral patterns, accessorized with jewelry and a large floral headpiece, at a festive indoor event.
Group of women dressed in colorful traditional folkloric dresses participating in a dance performance on stage.
Group of women dressed in colorful traditional Mexican attire dancing on stage with a black backdrop.
Group of people performing in a cultural dance on stage, dressed in traditional Mexican attire, with some women in colorful dresses and men in white pants and colorful shirts, and a Mexican flag in the background.
People dressed in colorful costumes perform a dance in a decorated hall with tables and people seated.
Group of young girls dressed in traditional colorful dresses performing a dance on stage.
Group of women dressed in colorful, traditional Mexican dresses performing a folk dance on stage.

What Makes YOLOTL Special

All Ages Welcome

Our ballet includes participants from 3 to 70 years old, creating a unique space where children, youth, and adults can learn and perform together.

Cultural Connection

Dancers learn more than choreography — they also discover the history, music, and traditional attire of the regions represented in each performance.

Community Impact

YOLOTL performs throughout the year at parades, festivals, schools, churches, and cultural events, proudly sharing Mexican traditions across Sonoma County.

Community support

YOLOTL is proud to partner with Latinos Unidos of Sonoma County and to receive support through the Living Cultures Grant, helping us expand workshops, performances, and costumes that keep these traditions alive for future generations

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