For over 40 years, Susana G. Hinojosa has dedicated her life to studying, performing and teaching Mexican folkloric dance. She began dancing as a young child and by the time she was a teen, became a member of the longest established Folklorico dance ensemble, Danza Floricanto USA, directed by her mentor Gema Sandoval. Join us for an engaging afternoon of dance: Children’s workshop (ages 12 and under) 11:30 to 12:30 and Adults (ages 13+) 1:30PM – 2:30PM. Please wear comfortable shoes and skirts encouraged!
Susana G. Hinojosa
For over 45 years, Susana G. Hinojosa has dedicated her life to studying, performing and teaching Mexican folkloric dance. She began dancing at the age of 5, and by the time she was a teen, became a member of the longest established folklorico dance ensemble Danza Floricanto USA, under the direction of Gema Sandoval.
Floricanto, was the unique opportunity for dance internship and performance; In 1980, the School of Performing and Visual Arts was initiated, and she was part of the primary group that founded "Plaza de la Raza's, SPVA” and with well-known performers and choreographers such as Rafael Zamarripa, artistic director of "University of Colima" folklorico ensemble and de master of Aztec form; Florencio Yescas. Was a vital partner with Emilio Pulido, to assist with the "Performing Tree, for the Music Center on Tour. Her performance history has graced stages with countless artists like Edward James Olmos, Esai Morales, Jennifer Lopez the movie “Mi Familia” and concerts with Juan Gabriel, Vicente Fernandez and many others.
This initiated her drive to teach the artform and instill the beauty of this dance form to students unaware they would enjoy it for a lifetime. She founded the instruction of five-year old’s at the “Arte Flamenco Studio” in Alhambra, CA., to lead to full time instruction of the tots classes that brought her full circle at “Plaza de la Raza’s SPVA” for 10 years. In 2006, formally formed as Instructor, Artistic Director, Choreographer, Founder, Producer of “Inspiraciones de Danza Mexicana” aka (IDDM) a proud 50-member ensemble.
Susana Hinojosa - Artistic Director/Founder of "Inspiraciones de Danza" recently recognized and honored as Woman of the Month.
Susana has given instruction to many conferences with several folklorico groups and institutions such as USC, Mount St. Mary’s here in the United States and abroad. Her Artistic Direction has presented at many venues including the stages as Los Angeles Music Center, Gibson Amphitheatre, Hollywood Bowl, The Ford Amphitheatre, and has produced an amazing 25 plus shows. Recently was spotlighted on “Access Hollywood” for the El dia de Los Muertos segment. Many collaborations have been successful with the neighboring communities in festivals, fairs and events.
She was recently honored as "Women of the Month" from the Senate, City of Los Angeles and State Assembly 2022.