DEFAP Drug Elimination Family Awareness Program

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DEFAP Drug Elimination Family Awareness Program
Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company
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Our Location

• The Drug Elimination and Family Awareness
  Program (DEFAP) is a non profit 501 (C )(3)
  organization based locally in Glendale, Arizona,
  which serves both Glendale and the greater
  Phoenix area.

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Our Mission

• The Drug Elimination Family Awareness Program
  (DEFAP)s mission is to preserve cultural
  heritage and help youth by providing programs
  that build self-esteem and social development
  while creating a sense of belonging.

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Our History

• Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company dates back 30
  years in history with its initial stages in
  Chicago, IL , formed by Master Choreographer and
  Director, Daniel Martínez.
• Then, in 1996 Fiesta Mexicana begins as an
  after school program for youth of all ages to
  preserve and promote Mexican dance traditions,
  ranging from pre-Historic to modern.

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Our History Continued

• As the program grew, the needs of the youth
  involved in the dance company became
  overwhelmingly apparent.
• Many of the youth dancing with the program were
  at-risk individuals whose alternatives for
  afterschool activities included gangs, drugs and
  violence. Hence, Drug Elimination Family
  Awareness Program (DEFAP) was established as a
  non-profit organization to provide a safe place
  for youth to go during non-school hours and
  positive alternatives to these unhealthy
  behaviors.

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In Association with Ballet Folclórico
Nacional de Mexico Aztlán de Silvia Lozano

• Maestra Silvia Lozano is one of the most
  distinguished artists recognized internationally
  as a leading advocate of authentic Mexican
  folklore. Her Spanish, French and Indian
  descent, exemplify the unique blend of Mexico.
  Thus, she has associated with Fiesta Mexicana
  Dance Company to work side by side as the only
  official group that represents Mexico in the
  U.S.A. and it is a great honor as we accept that
  compromise .

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Variety of Dances

• We specialize in dances from various regions of
  Mexico and Latin American countries, such as
  Costa Rica, Republica Dominicana, Venezuela,
  Cuba, Peru and more!

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Our Repertoire Includes

• Ballet Folklorico
• Country Western
• Jazz
• 50s
• Salsa
• Merengue
• Ballet
• and many others

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Available for Any Type of Entertainment or Event

• Community events
• Conventions
• Cultural Events
• Resorts
• Fairs
• Private Parties
• Company Receptions

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Past Performances

• The White House, 1978
• Christmas Around the World Festival Museum of
  Science and Industry, Chicago, IL
• Purdue University
• Indiana University
• Las Vegas, NV , 2005
• Olvera Street in
• Los Angeles, CA, 1999
• Disneyland, CA , 1999
• Dallas, TX, 2005-2007

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Past Performances

• Multicultural World Fair
• Phoenix Civic Plaza
• Cesar Chavez Foundation
• Hualapai Annual Festival
• Orpheum Theatre
• State of Arizona Cultural Events
• Arizona Cardinals
• Phoenix Suns
• World Renowned Mexican singers and musicians

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Partnerships Friends
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Contact Us

• Fiesta Mexicana
• YWCA Building
• 8561 N. 61st Ave.
• Glendale, AZ 85302
• Diane Camarillo
• [phone]
• [phone] mobile
• [phone] (fax)
• fiestamexicana61_at_msn.com