SB Unified students find confidence and culture through folklórico program

SB Unified students find confidence and culture through folklórico program

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The sound of shoes striking the floor and traditional Mexican music filling the room has become part of the daily routine for students in Santa Barbara’s growing folklórico program. For students like Gabriel Gomez, the class is more than just dance. “It makes me feel happy and when I get to learn new dances, it's like something new every day,” Gomez said. “It's also different places in Mexico that I don't think I've ever …