About
Preserving and reimagining Mexican folk traditions
Artistic Director & Founder
Adriana A. Gainey
Director's Note
“Our work is a living conversation between the roots we honor and the stages we build for the future.”
Pacífico Dance Company is a Los Angeles-based folklórico ensemble that preserves and reimagines the dances, music, and stories of Mexico as a living, contemporary art form. Through performances and community programs, we foster representation and spark dialogue around history and migration.
Our work centers on intergenerational learning—honoring tradition-bearers while inspiring younger audiences to see themselves reflected on stage. We partner with presenters and educators to create events that are artistically vibrant and culturally rich.
Mission
“To preserve and reimagine the dances, music, and stories of Mexico as a living, contemporary art form that strengthens cultural identity and belonging, honoring tradition-bearers and uplifting intergenerational voices.”
Established 1992
Foundations
Folklórico Heritage
Artistic Lineage
Kinetic Legends
Modern Reimagining
Representing Youth
Educational Impact
Present & Future
The Living Stage
Operations
Focus Areas
Season 2026
Performance
Full-scale theatrical productions, festival highlights, and cultural concert series that bring Mexico's kinetic legends to the stage.
Next Gen
Education
Culturally rooted school assemblies and student workshops that foster representation through movement and music.
Outreach
Community
Partnerships that spark dialogue around history and migration, honoring the tradition-bearers within our neighborhoods.
THE ART OF
A seasonal exploration of Mexican folk traditions, capturing the ephemeral beauty of human expression through kinetic movement and dance.
Pacífico Dance Company