Hello,

My name is David Chavez (Founder, Director, & Instructor) of El Mar de Oro Ballet Folklorico. I started teaching because I have a passion and love for traditional Mexican dance. I have been dancing Folklorico since I was 15 years old; I currently am employed by the Murrieta School district and teach throughout the Murrieta schools at elementary Murrieta Elementary, E. Hale Curran and Thompson Middle School.

 I attended California State University of San Marcos and got my B.A. in Visual Performing Arts and minor in Dance. I also started a Ballet Folklorico Organization on campus, which is still active on campus. Ballet Folklorico is a beautiful representation of the Mexican culture and traditions, Come and dance and enjoy the beauties of these dances!!!