From Dance to Community: Alejandro Góngora's Journey with Corazón Folklórico DC

Artistas in the Capital

In this episode, we talk with Alejandro Góngora, the founder and artistic director of Corazón Folklórico DC, a non-profit dance company that showcases the vibrant artistry of Mexican Ballet Folkórico. For Alejandro, researching and choreographing folkórico is an integral part of his career. Through his unwavering passion for dance and community, Alejandro has created an inclusive space where individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds can freely express themselves through the transformative power of dance.

Episode Credits:
Host: Norma Sorto
Guest: Alejandro Góngora
Episode Interviewer: Olivia Drey
Episode Scriptwriter: Flavia Olivera
Episode Editor: Claudia Peralta Torres
Music by Blue Dot Sessions:
Tarana - Casa Q
Cholate - Arizona Moon
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