Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tuition fee?

Please refer to the registration information for detailed tuition fees. There is a $30 non-refundable registration fee. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

Where are practices held?

Practices are held at Hynes Portuguese Hall, 7812 Alondra Blvd, Paramount, CA.

When can I join?

JOIN TODAY! CLICK HERE! Classes start September 8th, 2025.

What are costume costs?

Costumes vary by region and size; rentals and hand-me-downs are available.

Are costumes mandatory?

Costumes are not required to start rehearsals and can be acquired later.

What do I need to get started?

To get started you just need black workout clothes, tennis shoes, hair in a bun (females), ponytail or braid for boys with long hair, and a completed application and waiver. Please email a support team leader or come by the hall during practice times to review paperwork.

What if I don’t want to perform?

Performing is not required, however practices prior to big shows are dedicated exclusively to performers.

Do you participate in competitions?

We participate in many different events over the course of the year but we do not participate in competitions.

What do the practices consist of?

In general AL students have one day a week of Mexican folklorico and one day of another genre (Cumbia, African, Danzon, Merengue, etc.). Our classes involve endurance,/ muscle strength and flexibility training in addition to the dancing. We also build in vocabulary (Spanish/English) of choreography formations, costumes/accessories and region/historical information at all levels through activities and games.