Attendees are invited to a dynamic conversation on the creation of Danza a la Rebeldía, a powerful mural celebrating Black, Indigenous, and Latiné cultures in honor of El Centro’s 30th anniversary. UC Santa Cruz alumni muralists Irene Juarez-O’Connell and Victor Cervantes, students from "ART 139: Murals and Movements" and Professor John Jota Leaños will share insights into the collaborative process behind this vibrant work of art.  Explore how muralism serves as a form of resistance, identity and cultural preservation, and hear from student artists about their experiences designing a mural that honors traditions like Danza Azteca, Son Jarocho, and Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba. Discover how Danza a la Rebeldía embodies the power of art and dance as tools for social change.

Arrive early to enjoy refreshments—empanadas (chicken, beef, veggie, vegan)—catered by Fonda Felix.
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ADMISSION
- FREE and open to the public
- Refreshments and doors open at 4:30 p.m.
- Program starts at 5:00 p.m.
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PARKING
- Lot 126 is the closest parking lot to the event
- Parking is by UCSC permit, Park Mobile, or pay $5 cash/credit if there is an on-site parking attendant in Lot 126 (not always applicable)
- More visitor parking information here