Artistic Directors

Carlos Mendez

Artistic Director

Carlos Mendez grew up in Oxnard California and graduated from California State University Channel Islands with a BA in Communication and a minor in Chicano Studies. He now works at a school working as an assistant kindergarten teacher while also volunteering with the Future Leaders of America organization, FLA, teaching Folklorico to young adults in Santa Barbara. Carlos has been dancing for 13 years and had been in many different dance groups where he refined his dance technique. Carlos has also traveled overseas to showcase the beautiful artwork and culture through ballet Folklorico and plans to continue to educate the youth on these traditional dances.

Adrian Castellon

Artistic Director

Adrián Castellón works as a Behavioral Therapist. He graduated from Rio Mesa High School in 2012 and from California Lutheran University in 2016. He has been dancing for 13 years and has been in multiple dance group where he refined his dance techniques. He has choreographed and performed in local places throughout Ventura County as well as out of town places like Sacramento, Fresno, Disneyland, along with out of country performances in Shanghai, Beijing, and Yungcheng.

Adrián Castellón trabaja como terapeuta de comportamiento. Se graduo de Río Mesa High School en el 2012 y de California Lutheran University en el 2016. Ha bailado por 13 años en lo cual ha hecho coreografías y presentaciones en áreas locales del Condado de Ventura y en lugares más lejanos incluyendo Sacramento, Fresno, Disneyland, Shanghai, Beijing y Yuncheng.