A Carbondale man who uses dance to promote Latino cultural awareness and shape young leaders in the Roaring Fork Valley has received a statewide honor.
Known to many as "Paco," Nevarez-Burgueño directs the Folklorico program at Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Folklorico dance, which Nevarez-Burgueño learned as a child in his native Mexico, blends traditional folk dances with some ballet characteristics, such as pointed toes or heavily choreographed steps. He spoke with Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner.
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