Arturo Magana founded EFC in 2015 and since then, the troupe has performed across the Bay Area and in Mexico. They perform during Pride Month, Dia De Muertos, Hispanic Heritage Month and San Jose’s Christmas in the Park.
A Mexican folklore dance troupe based in San Jose says its mission is to promote Pride through performance. The group started nearly a decade ago and wants to continue creating a space in the world of dance. The group’s artistic director says he started this troupe so that he and others could be themselves. Now he’s teaching people how to show pride through dance in the Latino community.
Shantain Vargas says she joined the troupe a year ago."I came out later in life and I struggled. I grew up in the era of Matthew Shepard. So, coming out was a really hard time for me. Being at Colibri, I’m like that’s where my heart is and that’s why I joined because I wanted to be an inspiration to others," said Vargas. Magana says membership is open to anyone, no matter their identity, and dancers of all skill levels are welcome.
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