EBFE team members attended the 2026 ANGF National Conference in Los Angeles, bridging the gap between mariachi music and folklórico dance. Through intense daily workshops, lectures, and a trip to Tijuana, musicians gained physical empathy for dancers. Facing rigorous cardio demands like the Guanajuato style, the team deepened their cultural understanding. These valuable insights and renewed authenticity will directly enhance EBFE's community programming and instruction back in Flint.

A moment with Maestro. EBFE instructors Hannah Nettleton, Alondra Ornelas and Rafael Flores with board member Jessica Walker and founder...