Members of Grupo Folklórico Tizatlán de UTRGV include (front row, from left) Co-Director Jesús Lopez, Co-Director Santa Estrella, Director and Adviser Zelma Mata and Co-Director Julio Fuentes. Middle row: Adriana Hernández, Angela González, Lolis Flores and Daniela Martinez. Back row: Vice President Ilse Hernández, Damián Ruiz, José Rodríguez, President/Treasurer Rubén Chipuli and Lili Martinez. MARIO GONZALEZ/The Rider
Name: Grupo Folklórico Tizatlán de UTRGV
Purpose: To preserve the regional dances of Mexico and promote its culture through the art of dance.
President: Ruben Chipuli
Vice President: Ilse Hernandez Secretary: Emilia Pizaña.
Treasurer: Ruben Chipuli.
Adviser: Zelma Mata, associate professor in the Health and Human Performance Department.
Activities: Performances and folklórico workshops upon request.
Meetings: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Garza Gym Annex in Brownsville.
Membership requirements: No folklórico dance experience required, a positive attitude, discipline, dedication and enthusiasm.
For more information, contact: Chipuli at ruben.chipuli01@utrgv.edu or call 882-8290. Visit the organization at https://www. facebook.com/folkloricotizatlan and at https://utrgv.collegiatelink.net/organization/folkloricotizatlan
–Compiled by Monica Gudiño
