Flores del Desierto, a folklorico dance company in the High Desert, was established 20 years ago under the artistic direction of Irma Aguilar. Students from 4 years to senior adults are taught at the Multi-Cultural Dance Center in Hesperia. Students are taught steps and choreography to dances, in addition to the history of those dances. They learn about the region from which the dances originated, the mixing of cultures that developed them, and the significance of the costumes, props and music. When students leave, they have a better understanding of Mexico and its rich cultural heritage. Students, whether Mexican, Mexican American or from other countries of origin, also enjoy an appreciation and pride in their own cultural as well as other cultures. Productions have been presented at many southland locations including the Los Angeles County Fair, San Bernardino County Fair, National Orange Show with Freddie Fender, the Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Happy Trails Organization, Fontana’s Fiesta de Las Americas, Victor Valley College, numerous school festivals, grand openings, charity fundraisers, weddings and quinceaneras. Annual productions are Dia de los Muertos and Cinco de Mayo at Victor Valley College. Dia de Los Muertos is also presented at the Sturges Performing Arts Center in San Bernardino. For more information about Flores del Desierto, please call 760-948-5110.