La Viejada de San José

Community members will participate in a masked, tribute dance “La Viejada de San Jose” to honor our dearly departed. Rehearsals are sponsored by Bay Area folklorico groups and everyone–dancers and non-dancers– are invited to participate in this health in mind and spirit event.

La Viejada is a traditional dance originating in the Huasteca Region of the state of Veracruz that honors those who have passed. The masked danzantes honor our dearly departed.

La Viejada de San Jose transplants this danza with traditional sonecitos, as well as, new ones created by local young composer, Luis Xavier Garcia.  These songs specifically honor San Jose history and landmarks: La Plaza, La Pulga, Story & King, EastSide Llorona, Sal Si Puedes.  The new song for 2018, “Luna y Sol”, honors the hard-work and dedication of San Jose State University’s talented student folklorico dance company.

La Viejada de San Jose welcomes anyone who wishes to honor their deceased in a very personal and spiritual way. No dance experience required.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY – DEADLINE IS October 15, 2018

LUP 2018 – La Viejada de San José Rehearsal Dates:

Friday, August 10

7:30pm

Colibri Music
Fremont, CA

Tuesday, August 21

8:30pm

Panaderos Music
Fremont, CA

Wednesday, August 22

6:00 – 8:00pm

GF Luna y Sol de SJSU
One Washington Square, San Jose
San Jose, CA

Thursday, September 6

6:30 – 8:30pm

Community Rehearsal
SOAC @ Mexican Heritage Plaza
1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose

Tuesday, September 11

8:00 – 9:30pm

La Viejada Music
Flor de Mexico Studio
Hayward, CA

Friday, September 14 – FULL

Mask-making
San Jose State University

Thursday, September 20 – FULL

Xochitl Cultural
Abraham Lincoln HS
San Jose, CA

Sunday, September 23

5:30pm-8:00pm

Colibri Ensemble Folklorico
SOAC @ Mexican Heritage Plaza Gallery
1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose

Friday, September 28 – FULL

6:30-8:30pm

Los Guerreros de Guadalupe
1897 Alum Rock Avenue
San Jose, CA

Tuesday, October 2

6:00-8:00pm
Los Mestizos Dance Studio
465 W. Julian Street, San Jose

Thursday, October 4

6:00 pm

Yolotli Guerrerense
Escuela Alpha: Blanca Alvarado (Cafeteria)
1601 Cunningham Ave San Jose

Sunday, October 21

11:00am to 3:00pm

La Viejada de San Jose – FlashMob Series
Locations in and around San Jose landmarks.

Thursday, October 25

6:00-8:30pm

ALL Viejada Dancer Rehearsal with Musicians
SOAC @ Mexican Heritage Plaza
1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose