Webmaster: Cris Mendoza-Howell

Central  Valley  Dance  Festival

Central Valley Dance Presents

Last Updated:May 17, 2008

 

 

KeepDanzing!

Who we are:

We are a private non-profit portable dance troupe whose members come from all walks of life of varied interests, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds bonded together thru dance and our love of other aspects of the arts including music, visual arts, and theater.  KeepDanzing! believes in strong friendships amongst its members. We perform and offer dance programs at County, City, public and private functions to educate and promote dance as fun, safe and healthy activity for children and adults of all ages.  

 

Cris Mendoza-Howell has been a strong advocate for Dance, promoting, teaching, directing, producing and choreographing dance programs all over the Central Valley.

 

Ouraiphone "Orie" strives for knowledge and challenge. With no experience in dance, she is determined to learn the language, offer the passion through movements and influence everyone to step outside their box and recognize that they too have something to offer.

 

Raul Hernandez was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, came to the U.S. when he was 5 years old, has an A.A. Degree from FCC and a B.A. Degree in English from CSUF, and  he has been dancing salsa for 3 years. "The point is not to study the world, but to change it!"  

 

Rodrigo Rodriguez has been an original member of the group and is a certified Aviation Mechanic. He loves all types of dance and particularly banda and salsa.

Who I am:

Rico Estrada was born and raised in Mexico City. He came to the United States at the age of fourteen, where he began a new life. When he was in high School his favorite subjects were Physical Education, History, and Science. Later in college, he developed his passion for the art of dancing. He was then introduced to the Latin dances such as Cumbia, Salsa, Merengue, Mambo, and Cha-Cha.

 

From 1989-2000 Rico was given opportunities to participate in several television programs. He appeared in Buscando Estrellas con Budweiser Caliente. Mexicanisimo International. El Show de Gil Garcia Padron in Telemundo, Galavision channels 18, 21 and 59 in Fresno CA and on channels 22, 52, 59 in Los Angeles. He also received the Teacher of the Year Award given by Arthur Murray's and Diana's Dance Studios.