Netza Vidal founded Ballet Folklorico Netzahuacoyotl in 1996,he was Born in Compostela, Nayarit, Mexico, he studied Mexican Folkloric dance at the Escuela de la Danza Mexicana with Jaime Buentello Bazan. “Maestro Netza” trained as a professional dancer all his life, dancing in some of the most prestigious folklorico groups in Mexico. For twenty years, he has been an instructor and director of Mexican folkloric dance, beginning his career as dance director at San Rafael High School in Marin County. Maestro Netza is the general and artistic director, leading his company with it’s own unique style, costume designs, music and choreography. His dance groups have had the honor of performing for the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, Golden State Warriors Latinx pre-game and half time show, A’s Hispanic Day, Giants Fiesta Gigante, California’s Great America, Six Flags and a host of local and county fairs and many private events.

Ballet Folklorico Neyzahualcoyotl mission is to empower the community and to educate the general public by providing a greater understanding and appreciation for Mexican culture and folklore through music, dance and traditional art forms. The group is composed of over 100 dancers throughout the Bay Area. Classes are offered for all ages from 4 years old to adults in Santa Rosa, San Rafael, Concord and Vacaville.

Ballet Folklorico Netzahaulcoyotl opened up in Vacaville on 1/12/2020 in the Bliss Urban Dance Center. Fae Salfiti, founder of BUAC, opened her doors and welcomed the group where classes are offered. Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl is extremely excited to be in the community and extends an invitation to all youth and adults interested in learning folklore.