Mrs. Alicia Mendibles Vaca is the Founder and Director of the award
winning "Paso de Oro" Dance Company.
An accomplished dancer and instructor, Alicia studied Jazz
under the direction of Jenni Lee, Salsa with Bernard / Sonyo of
Dance sport and, since childhood, Ballet folklorico under the
direction of Lily Aguilar and Maria Quiroz. She has shared the
stage with accomplished artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Lalo
Guerrero, Mariachi Cobre and Mariachi Sol de Mexico. An
alumni of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise
(FIDM), Mrs. Alicia designs and creates all original dance
company costumes. As her group matured, Mrs. Alicia decided
to venture out into other disciplines and thus formed Danza
Latina / Latin Gold Dance Team. It is her personal experience
and training that encourages vision and gives her the strength to
continue promoting self-worth and cultural pride in her heritage
through numerous performances given by the
Paso de Oro Dance Company.
Mr. Alejandro Rey Mendibles is the Assistant Director of
the critically acclaimed Paso de Oro Dance Company which
consists of Ballet Folklorico Paso de oro (Mexican Folklore)
and the Latin Gold Dance Team (Danza Latina). he
co-directs the elementary, high school, and college
divisions. He also teaches recreational classes at
beginning and intermediate levels in salsa, merengue,
bachata, and cha-cha dancing.
FOUNDER / PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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ASSISTANT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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Steps of Gold Dance Academy
Paso de Oro Dance Company