First Steps
Playful foundations in rhythm, coordination, listening, and the joy of dancing together.
Explore this path →2026 Annual Recital
Roots and Tradition: Oyamel 2026 Recital
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 6 PM
Brandt Center · 707 Fern Street, Nampa, ID 83686
An all-ages evening of music, dance, and family fun. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and free parking is available.
Mexican folklórico · Nampa, Idaho
Rooted in culture. Alive in motion.
Oyamel brings families together through the color, music, and regional dance traditions of Mexico—welcoming dancers ages 3 and up.
New to folklórico? We’ll help you find the right starting point.
Baile FolklóricoJalisco
Ages 3+A place to begin
Treasure ValleyOur community stage
Many regionsOne dancing family
Why Oyamel
A name with deep roots
In the mountain forests of central Mexico, oyamel firs shelter monarch butterflies after an extraordinary migration. For us, the tree represents heritage, belonging, and a place where every generation can gather.
Learn the steps
Build rhythm, technique, stage presence, and confidence in an encouraging environment.
Know the story
Connect movement, music, wardrobe, and regional history so every dance carries meaning.
Share the joy
Bring Mexican culture to community gatherings and stages across the Treasure Valley.
A path for every dancer
Start where you are. Grow together.
Placement depends on age, experience, and current group openings. Tell us about your dancer and we’ll help you find the right fit.
Foundations
Technique, footwork, skirt work, musicality, and cultural context for steady progress.
Explore this path →Performance
Rehearsal discipline, ensemble work, repertoire, and preparation for community events.
Explore this path →Mexico in motion
Every region brings a different voice
Folklórico is a living mosaic. The music, steps, silhouettes, and stories change from place to place—and dancers learn to honor those differences.
Tradition is not still.
It moves from teacher to student, parent to child, rehearsal room to community stage.
Jalisco
Bright energy, precise footwork, and the sweeping movement of traditional skirts.
Veracruz
Elegant musical phrasing and coastal traditions shaped by generations of exchange.
Oaxaca
A diverse collection of regional traditions representing the state’s eight official regions, each featuring unique choreography, music, and attire.
Sinaloa
A fast-paced, joyful, and energetic dance style performed to upbeat banda brass music.
Chiapas
A vibrant traditional dance style featuring bright floral dresses, lively partner choreography, and upbeat marimba music.
Michoacán
Reflects deep Purépecha indigenous traditions, everyday rural life, and a blend of indigenous and Spanish colonial history.
San Luis Potosí
Lively, rhythmic footwork performed directly on a wooden platform called a tarima.
Yucatán
A joyful dance that blends Spanish fandango rhythms with Maya mestizo identity.
Life at Oyamel
Practice. Community. Celebration.
Studio and performance photos show dancers learning, preparing, and sharing the stage together.
Bring Oyamel to your event
Make your gathering move.
Tell us about your festival, school, cultural celebration, or community event in the Treasure Valley.