FALL 2026
Teaching Artists Rubén Dario Mejia and Paula Toro Velez will be giving a 16-session dance program, which aims to promote physical activity, mental well-being, cultural awareness, and social connection through Colombian and international rhythms for community members and staff. Classes offer cultural immersion, stress relief, confidence building, and community engagement, concluding with participation, enjoyment, and cultural understanding in a final class presentation for the public. • Wednesdays 5 to 6pm - Voces Latinas staff
• Thursdays 5 to 6pm - Community members between 18 and 50 years old, registration: use QR code below.
Since opening our doors, the FolkCOLOMBIA Escuela has been committed to helping students learn about the people and cultures of Colombia.
The FolkColombia Music and Dance School provides a unique and highly personalized method of learning, creating an environment that nurtures, educates, and encourages everyone to achieve their personal creativity and success.
Our mission is to provide educational programs of traditional and contemporary Colombian music and dance, as well as other expressive forms, for the Colombian and Latin@ communities of New York City and the region.
Your donations enable FolkCOLOMBIA Escuela to continue bringing the best teaching artists and partner organizations, such as Musiquita and the Karla Florez School of Dance, to work with the community, encouraging family participation.
Thank you for your generous gift and suppor!
Jorge Arévalo Mateus
Program Director