ROCKLAND — Penobscot Bay Language School is offering a special Clases de Baile folclórico Mexicano (Mexican Folk Dance) program for all ages and skill levels. Dance instructor Leticia Galván Cordova is joining PBLS this winter to offer a one of a kind dance class, open to all.

“Families with children, adults looking for a great workout, and anyone interested in the history and diverse culture of Mexico will enjoy this class,” said PLS, in a news release.

Five week sessions are being offered starting the week of January 16, and February 20. Classes meet twice weekly (Saturdays & Thursdays). Join PLS for a five week session and experience a slice of Mexican culture, with all of its global influences.

Join Penobscot Bay Language School and dance instructor Leticia Galván Cordova for a five week Mexican Folk Dance session being offered this winter. Classes meet twice weekly (Saturdays & Thursdays).

Each Saturday, from 2 - 4 p.m. Señora Cordova will be offering group classes for all levels and ages.

Each Thursday, from 5:30 - 7 p.m., PBLS will be open for practice sessions with Señora Cordova.

History, culture, regional identity, folktales and global influences are all aspects of Mexican dance culture that will be explored along with the movements and patterns of each culturally significant dance. Participants will learn about the numerous traditional dances that come from the various diverse cultural regions of the 31 states of Mexico. Furthermore, discussion about pre-colonial danza, the impact and legacy of colonialism, and post colonial influences will help give a 360 degree understanding of the diverse cultural influences that make Mexico such a unique and beautiful place.

More than just a dance class, this program is intended to be a deep dive into culture as a global theme.

Five-week sessions start the weeks of January 16 and February 20

Classes meet twice weekly:

Thursdays 5:30 - 7:00 PM (practice)
Saturdays 2:00 - 4:00 PM (instructional)

Location: Penobscot Bay Language School (28 Gay Street, Rockland, ME)

Cost:
$30 / participant (5 weeks)
$60 / family (5 weeks)
$50 / participant (10 weeks)
$100 / family (10 weeks)

For more information and to register please visit www.penobscot.us or call (207) 594-1084.

Founded in 1986 as a non-profit language school and center for cultural exchange, Penobscot Bay Language School has served thousands of locals and international students, of all ages through language classes and cultural programming. Over three decades later we continue to promote our mission: To develop and provide opportunities for the people of Midcoast Maine and around the World to explore our shared experience on Earth through the study and celebration of language and culture.