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Maria León: Primavera Folklorico

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Arizona natives, Philip and Maria León are long time educators and co-founders of Primavera Folklorico Dance Company.

The Title XII Bilingual Education Act was passed in 1968, which boosted an interest and growth in folklorico dance in the U. S. A.  Philip and Maria were active at the forefront, learning and performing Mexican dance during the early 70’s.  Read more