Xel-Ha Escuela de Danza (Xel-Ha Dance School)

09/02/2025

✨ Catch Xel- Ha Escuela de Danza this Saturday, Sept 6 @ 3PM at the Festival de La Monarca in East Chicago! We’ll be performing dances from Chihuahua 🇲🇽 — Polkas, Redoba & Shotis. 🎶 Don’t miss it! 🌟

09/01/2025

08/22/2025

Join us for a vibrant celebration of heritage, music, and unity! 🌎✨ Our Night of Latin Culture honors the richness of Latino traditions through dance, art, and community. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening—proudly celebrating all cultures, one night, one family.

07/26/2025

Sneak Preview: La Catrina Makeup Session 💀🎨
Today we had a fun and creative sneak preview of our makeup session for La Catrina—our opening number for the Night of Latin Culture, happening Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Bishop Noll!

This special dance, choreographed by me, is a powerful blend of folklore and modern movement, celebrating culture, tradition, and creativity. A huge thank you to our talented students Myla, Araceli, and Daniela, who took the lead in testing out different makeup colors and designs to bring our vision to life.

We’re so proud of their artistry and dedication! Stay tuned—this is just the beginning of something beautiful and bold.



In this picture our models left to right Luisa, Mila and Lizbeth

05/07/2025

May 3, 2025 – A Night to Remember

On this special night, I stepped onto the stage with one goal: to show that age has no limits when it comes to dancing. With every step, I danced with experience, passion, and pure joy—proof that when you give it your all, the years only add depth to the performance. It wasn’t just about the movements—it was about the heart behind them. I’m proud to have represented not only my culture, but also the message that it’s never too late to shine.

05/07/2025

Thank you to all our sponsors, friends, and family who joined us on May 3rd to celebrate 55 years of Xel-Ha Escuela de Danza and honor my mom, our founder.

With her birthday and Mother’s Day just around the corner, your support made this tribute even more special. She was a true warrior, and I miss her every day.

Your love and presence meant the world—gracias de corazón!

04/30/2025

04/30/2025

Feliz día del Niño y Niñas!

03/21/2025

Thank you for your generous support of our 55th Anniversary and Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Your contributions help us preserve and share our culture with the community. We truly appreciate your partnership and look forward to celebrating together!

Muchísimas gracias!

Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.
M.J. Polish Deli -Mariola & Tom Magaña
El Oso Construction- Andy Garza
HealthVisions Midwest, Inc
State Farm Insurance- Edwin de Jesús
Foundations of East Chicago
Cleveland-Cliffs
Centier Bank
Hammond Hispanic Community Committee
American Printing
Crown Media- Manuel Corazzari

03/19/2025

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🌟 Celebrate 55 Years of Culture & Tradition! 🎉Join us as we honor Xel-Ha’s 55th Anniversary on Saturday, May 3rd at Lexis Hall, East Chicago! 🎭✨Experience...

03/12/2025

I never imagined I’d be invited to speak to the Spanish class at Munster High School about Mexican culture and my personal journey. It was an honor to share my passion for Mexican folklore, my connection to the community, and my dedication to activism—values deeply rooted in my family, with my mother as my greatest influence.

Speaking with these students was a reminder of why I do what I do. Their curiosity and enthusiasm reaffirmed the power of cultural education in shaping understanding and appreciation.

A special thank you to Ms. Maria DeRosa-Bellachen for the invitation and for creating a space where students can explore and celebrate diverse cultures. I hope they left with a deeper appreciation for Mexican traditions and the importance of preserving heritage.