Please note that we have a new practice location in Old Sac. For the first time Raices has its very own studio. We look forward to seeing you there...

Welcome to Raices de Mi Tierra  Dot Com  a site dedicated to serving the Sacramento and Northern California Latino Community with information about upcoming cultural events, Mexican Dance related articles, chistes, and amazing photos. Like Raices Grupo Folklorico, this site is a reflection of you,  its users. We welcome your contributions in the form of photos taken at local cultural events, articles of interest on issues affecting Latinos in Northern California, and posting of upcoming theater and arts happenings!

This site is updated on the 10^th of every month so check back for new photos and events or e-mail us to receive the newest updates directly through our E-mail newsletter. Finally, as we will be updating and finalizing this site over the next few months we ask your patience and understanding.  Please give us your feedback on what you would like to see and how we can better serve Artists and Mexican Culture enthusiasts. webmaster@raicesdemitierra.com 

We welcome your submission of upcoming events in the Arts, teatro, Danza, or anything that’s’ just plain fun!!   New events will be posted on the 10^th of each month so fill out the attached form and submit it to us. Feel free to submit a jpeg image or E-Flyer with your posting.  No images larger than 100k will be accepted.   We reserve the right to edit the content of any posting for grammar, style, to ensure accuracy, and community friendly language on our site. webmaster@raicesdemitierra.com

Fall practices Continue- Mondays PM and Saturdays AM.  Intensive Repertoire Review and conditioning practices to prepare for 16 de Septiembre shows and Tour. 

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER.  RAICES has more Men Dancers than Women.  Calling all Sacramento Intermediate to Advanced level WOMEN dancers.  We have spots for you in our exciting schedule of events and Tours.   E-mail us for Info or Stop by our Practice to see what we are all about.  jborrego22@hotmail.com. (916) 484-2888

Beginner Dance Classes -Forming now.  First class is Saturday 9/20 @ 9AM in CSUS YME 187.  Basic, Steps and styling.  Tell Your friends. 35$ for the 6 week session.   Must have 10 people enrolled to hold class.

FELIZ CUMPLEANOS:   30 Years young and still goofy as ever.   Help us Celebrate Gordo's Big Day on Saturday 9/13.  Party starts at 4PM, Live Mariachi, good friends, and of course, a familia de folkloristas that knows how to partyyyyyyyy.

Tour Update!!  Only 2 months til' we load up the vans and head North with a crew of dancers, musicians, and other performers.  Volunteers Needed to assist the group in the logistics and set up during the tour.  Please ask your friends to contact Jose’ if interested.   Thanks to Irma Abella for heading up the planning for this exciting adventure.

Our new Staff.  Raices Welcomes the enthusiasm and help of our New Coordinator, Rosana Chavez, and our new Web Master, Antonio Sarabia.  With their help, our organization will continue its' commitment to professionalism.   

DUES ARE DUE: 100$ per year and still the lowest of ANY local Mexican Dance company with the best venues, teachers, and dance opportunities available anywhere. Period.   Pay your DUES at practice or via US Mail by 9/10/03.

Raicesdemitierra.com- New pics of our Adventures in Xalapa Veracruz Mexico Coming Soon.  Stay Tuned......

UPCOMING SHOWS and EVENTS. 

9/14 Placer Fairgrounds 16 Celebration. 12:30PM.  

10/3 Friday 12 Noon. CSUS Union-Redwood Room. . Hispanic Heritage Month

10/18 Saturday. 9AM– 2PM . RAICES Children’s Dance Workshop @CSUS Union.

11/14 & 15. Friday and Sat. Tour to Mt. Shasta CA.

11/16-1/3/04 RAICES Holiday Break.    

12/8/03   CSUS Faculty Dance Recital.  Main Stage CSUS.   

1/04 SF Ethnic Dance Festival Auditions. 

4/18/04 RAICES ANNUAL SHOW. CSUS Ballrooms. 7-10PM 

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Fall Practice Schedule

Mondays	7:00-10:00 pm	ALL DANCERS	Raices Studio 128 J Street. Old Sac. Downstairs from Tango by the River
Thursdays	:7:00-10:00 pm	Women and Men's Styling	Raices Studio 128 J Street.
Saturdays	9:00-10:00 am	Beginners	CSUS YME ROOM187
Saturdays	10:30-12:30 am	ALL DANCERS	Raices Studio 128 J Street.

We'll be preparing for 16 shows, RAICES Tour and SF Ethnic Dance Festival Auditions.

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ASK ROXI

ASK ROXI, the Folklorico Dance Diva  RAICES Artistic Director, Roxana, has been a folklorico addict since the age of four.  She was raised in her trenzas, learned to walk in her botas, and  remains devoted to her Cultura.  She has been involved in dozens of Grupos, Festivales, and other dance related events.  Send your Folklorico related dilemmas, chistes, and questions to ASK ROXI and get the advice and information your are looking for by E-Mailing her at Dancediva@raicesdemitierra.com.  E-mails selected for responses on our site will be edited for length and interest.  All names will be changed to protect the identities of all.

Dear Roxi.  I am writing as the brother of a Northern California Folklorico Dancer.  My sister, Emelia, lives for Folklorico.   She would rather be at practice than at home, or work, or in school. All she talks about is this choreography or the latest show or that vestuario.   I really believe she is addicted and I know she is not the only one with this behavior.  I can buy that dancing is fun, but I can’t understand why anyone could get so attached to it.  My question is simple.  What in the heck is so attractive about Mexican Dance that makes people want to live for it?  

Signed.  Bewildered.                    "Stay tuned for ROXI'S Answer........................"

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