Our Programs
We use arts and culture to build confidence and pride. Through our cultural programs, we support the process of inclusion and recognition of Latine immigrant families in the Emma community and the Erwin School District in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Parents and community members actively shape and lead the programming. They receive training as child care providers and educational instructors so that our community has a recreational and educational space for our children and youth.
We offer Mexican Folklórico dance instruction in all of our fall and spring programs. Dancers of all ages come together to perform in traditional clothing an average of 8 times each year, in community and festival settings.
All of our programs are in Spanish and are free of charge.
Ballet Folklórico Raíces
Our newest program was organized in the fall of 2022 by Latine teens, some of whom had been dancing with Raíces Emma-Erwin programs for almost 10 years. Click photo for more info.
After School
We have classes for both elementary and middle school-aged children with Folklórico dance instruction, cultural explorations through art and writing, and the history and traditions of Mexico and Central America. Click photo for more info.
Summer Camp
Raíces Summer Camp is an annual 10 day camp for Latine children and youth between 5 and 13 years old. It runs from 9:00am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Click photo for more info.