HIGHLIGHTS
First Performance
First Performance
First Performance
El Corazon de Mexico started with only 9 dancers. The current company has over 60 active members.
Disney 2007
First Performance
First Performance
In 2007, 16 of El Corazon de Mexico dancers were featured at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
California 2016
On February 20 2016, 12 of El Corazon de Mexico's dancers traveled to California State University to perform at "Bajo Las Estrellas".
Disney 2019
In 2019, El Coraozn de Mexico returned to Disney with 30 dancers who were feature at Disney Springs.
AWARDS
Diamante Award "Adult Leadership" 2010
Director Elaina Hernandez received 2010 "Latina Leadership" Award for dedication to El Corazon de Mexico and the Latino Community.
"Ohio Heritage Fellowship" Ohio Arts Council 2016
"Traditional Arts Apprenticeship" through Ohio Arts Council
"Traditional Arts Apprenticeship" through Ohio Arts Council
"Traditional Arts Apprenticeship" through Ohio Arts Council
In 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Master Elaina Hernandez received the Ohio Traditional Apprenticeship grant to train assistant Vanessa Hernandez in the art of Mexican Folkloric Dance.
Diamante Award "Friend of Latino Community" 2019
Diamante Award "Friend of Latino Community" 2019
Seamstress Christine Soto received 2019 "Friend of Latino Community" for dedication to Toledo's Latino Community.
"Merit Award" Arts Commission 2019
Diamante Award "Friend of Latino Community" 2019
2019 Merit Award
Elaina Hernandez, El Corazon de Mexico, Performing Arts- Dance