Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez has collaborated with the most respected and recognized names in the industry, including Selena, Linda Rondstadt, Vikki Carr, Willie Nelson, Juan Gabriel, Lucha Villa, Lola Beltran, Vicente Fernandez, Rocio Durcol, and Guadalupe Pineda. Mariachi Sol de Mexico’s tours have become an international institution and have included concerts from Puerto Rico to Hawaii, Latin America to the most famous symphonic venues in the world. Their performances are consistently sold out. The group has traveled to Spain, Vina de Mar, Chili and the Bahamas. They have also performed in China, North Korea, South Korea and Japan.

Pacifico Dance Company is based in Los Angeles and was founded in 1992 by general director, Adriana Gainey, and artistic director and former dancer with Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, Jose Vences. Its repertory is based on regional dances of Mexico and the dancers are drawn from the Southern California community. Pacifico Dance Company’s focus is to educate culturally diverse communities and provide Hispanic audiences with a forum for developing pride in their heritage. These brilliant artists collaborate to present both traditional and innovative works that combine the essence of traditional styles with modern dance idioms. Gainey has guided this mature and well-trained company to model itself after Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez.