Do you have a passion for Mexican folklore dancing? Are you living in or around London and looking to reconnect with your Mexican roots?
"This is Mexico!" is on the hunt for dancers just like YOU! We rehearse roughly every 2 weeks. Let’s celebrate our culture together!
Rehearsals start on Saturday 18 January 2025.
Interested? Contact us.
Sat 18 Jan 2025 - 2pm-5pm - Open rehearsal for new members. All are welcome!
Sat 25 Jan 2025 - 2pm-5pm
Sat 8 Feb 2025 - 2pm-5pm
Sat 22 Feb 2025 - 2pm-5pm
Sat 8 Mar 2025 - 2pm-5pm
Sat 22 Mar 2025 - 2pm-5pm
Sat 5 Apr 2025 - 2pm-5pm
Sat 26 Apr 2025 - 2pm-5pm
Sat 24 May 2025 - ENCUENTRO! More details here.
We usually rehearse in Hackney Wick, near the Overground station.
Do I need a lot of experience?
No. We're looking for people who have danced before to some extent, but you don't have to have a lot of experience. If you've danced at school, that's fine.
I'm a beginner. Can I join?
Unfortunately we're not set up to teach people who are knew to Mexican folklore dancing. We hope to start a "Beginners" group later in 2024.
Do I need any equipment?
No, please wear comfortable shoes and clothing for a dance/exercise session.
If you enjoy dancing a lot and want to eventually perform with us, for women you can buy folklore dance shoes. You can also get a rehearsal skirt ("falda de ensayo"). For men, you could also get folklore boots ("botines").
How much does it cost?
It's free to join the group. We only ask everyone to help pay for the rehearsal space. Depending on the number of people, it's £10-£15 per session.
Where do you rehearse?
In Hackney Wick, East London. Near the Oveground station.
How often and how long are the rehearsals?
We rehearse every 2 weeks. Rehearsals last 3 hours, and that includes breaks, warm up and cool down.