By Allan Jamail
Hispanic Heritage Month begins annually from September 15 thru October 15. For the past several years I’ve had the honor of bringing back the memories of a famous Hispanic person or some Hispanic heritage event.
My Hispanic Honoree this week is the Mexican dance group, Mexico en Danzas Grupo Folklorico (MEDGF). This past week I had the privilege of photographing them in Jacinto City, Texas, on October 6, 2026 at the city’s Annual Jacinto City National Night Out Event.
Several hundred residents gathered to enjoy their music, dancing, food and refreshments.
The highlights of the night’s events were the colorful Mexican Dancers of Mexico en Danzas Grupo Folklorico (MEDGF). Dancing was youth aged groups and adults groups. They danced in their traditional style of dancing to Mexican music being played on the loudspeakers while the women swirled their bright colored Mexican dresses.
Founded in 1999 by Isaac Ledesma, Mexico en Danzas Grupo Folklorico (MEDGF) opened its doors to dancers of all ages who were eager to work towards learning and preserving the many Mexican folk traditions.
In its trajectory, MEDGF has had the privilege to participate in many community events that included the Fiestas Patrias and Cinco de Mayo celebrations at the Miller Outdoor Theater, the Go Tejano Mariachi Invitational, the Houston Texans Hispanic Heritage celebrations, Mariachi Festival at Wortham Center Theatre and Fiesta Mart Posada community event among many others. In addition to community performances, MEDGF has also participated in many private events, adding color and rhythm through dance and music.
MEDGF provides Mexican style dance lessons of all ages; beginners, juniors and adults.
MEDGF is headquartered at Morales Radio Hall, 111 N Ennis, Houston Tx 77003. To learn more about MEDGF visit: www.mexicoendanzas.com.
To inquire about dance lessons or to book them contact: Directors; Issac Ledesma @ 281-467-1549 or Annette Ledesma @ 281-799-6329.
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