Austin
Texas
Puerto Rican Cultural Center
The Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center (PRFDance) is the only cultural center in Texas and the Southwest affiliated with the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture for ongoing cultural programming that could not otherwise be experienced in this region. Founded in 1997 by Taino blood-descendant Dr. Ana María Tekina-eirú Maynard, the mission of our nonprofit 501(c)(3) is to promote cultural awareness and pride through educational programs and cultural events based in folklore, history and traditions -- dance, music, community theatre, and indigenous cultural traditions.
Our multipurpose facility is home to Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance, our performing company of dancers, musicians, and juniors who perform throughout the year. We serve the community with 12 weekly performing arts programs, near-monthly cultural events, and opportunities to learn Taino traditions. Our programs are open to all who wish to experience the joy of our people. We welcome those whose access to cultural programming is limited by economics. Since 2001, our achievement and quality have been validated by repeat support by the National Endowment for the Arts, an NEA Chairman's Award (2007), the Texas Commission on the Arts, the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division, and Humanities Texas (since 2011).
Upcoming Events at Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Sembrando Herencia - Mas Que Pantalones
Sembrando Herencia - Mas Que Pantalones
Recent News
Tickets Now on Sale for Sembrando Herencia 2024 - Mas Que Pantalones
22nd Original Community Theatre Musical with special guest Rupert Reyes Our 22nd original Musical - Más Que Pantalones - is inspired by the life of Luisa Capetillo -- labor union leader, activist, writer, anarchist, and spiritist -- who…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center News - Listen to our 1st Album!!
1st Album has been RELEASED! Listen to us on: Artist: Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance Album Name: Areyto Le Lo Lai - Amazon Music …
Read More »Actors Call for Auditions, 22nd Original Musical
FIND YOUR BELL BOTTOMS!! ACTORS - CALL FOR AUDITIONS Sembrando Herencia 2024 - 22nd Original Musical By Appointment Only WHAT: Original script for community theatre featuring multi-ethnic cast. WHO: Puerto Rican Cultural Center WHEN:…
Read More »Celebrate Opening Day of 27th Year! - Free Day of Classes!!
SAVE THE DATE - August 10!! Opening Day of Classes FREE! Celebrate the opening day of our 27th year with a free day of classes in Dance, Percussion, and Afro-Puerto Rican Martial Arts! Everyone is welcome from any culture or background! Try…
Read More »The Puerto Rican Cultural Center is Closed for the Summer and Reopens on August 10th
BORICUA & PROUD!! The Puerto Rican Cultural Center is closed for the summer and reopens August 10th! Our classes will be getting ready for our Bombazo celebration of our Escuelita's 27th birthday --- AND performing company's 1st ALBUM…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center Happy Announcement - Guardiana Folclorica Recognition
On Saturday, March 18, 2024, our Director, Dr. Tekina-eirú Maynard was recognized as Guardiana Folclórica (Guardian of Folklore) by Gran Maestro Mike Quijano of Raices Profundas Americas. Enjoy the photos! Tekina-eirú's…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center News: Enjoy the Photos/Videos of Afro Puerto Rican Martial Arts Workshop
DID YOU MISS IT? Enjoy the photos & videos! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=prfdance&set=a.10161142185500731 Afro Puerto Rican Martial Arts Workshop with Gran Maestro Miguel Quijano Puerto Rican Cultural Center May…
Read More »Afro Puerto Rican Martial Arts with Gran Maestro Miguel Quijano at Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Come and learn the authentic African Caribbean Diaspora martial arts of Puerto Rico and Cuba. Gran Maestro Miguel Quijano is a keeper of the traditions of cocobale/kokobale, calinda and el juego de mani. Stick, machete, and unarmed combat -…
Read More »7th Annual Picnic, Ritmo y Baile!
Are you coming to the Austin Eclipse? Bring your beach chairs and the kids! We're having a picnic in our Batey! 7th annual PICNIC, RITMO y BAILE & CULTURAL WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE Special Guests from Puerto Rico, West Africa…
Read More »Save The Date - Salsa and Heritage Festival
Celebrando 2024 - Salsa & Heritage Festival Madre Patria África - Boricua & West Africa exchange! Puerto Rican Cultural Center SAVE THE DATE! Celebrando 2024 - SALSA & HERITAGE FESTIVAL Madre Patria África - Puerto…
Read More »PR Cultural Center - Enjoy the Video - Madre Patria Africa / Prince and Pana
Enjoy Video Premiere - Madre Patria África & The Prince & The Pana, 21st musical Puerto Rican Cultural Center Did you miss it? Here are the links to the CHARLA & MUSICAL VIDEO PREMIERE! Links: CHARLA & MUSICAL -…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center Happy News - January 24, 2024
HAPPY ANNOUNCEMENT! The National Endowment for the Arts will be supporting our 2024 Heritage Project & Festival this year, featuring invited masters from Puerto Rico and other amazing, surprise special guests! Enjoy their Official…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center - Calling Dancers, Musicos, Juniors
Calling Dancers, Musicos, Juniors! Join our Performing Family! Puerto Rican Cultural Center CALLING DANCERS, MUSICOS, JUNIORS! Do you have the soul of a DANCER? Is there an INSTRUMENT crying in your closet!? Do you SING great in the…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center News - January 4, 2024
HAPPY NEWS!!! Austin Woman Magazine has recognized our Executive & Artistic Director as a Change Maker of the Year in Education! She is humbled to hear this news. Read the full story and her bio below!…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center News - December 27, 2023
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Read More »PR Cultural Center - Enjoy Photos, The Prince and The Pana
Sembrando Herencia - The Prince & The Pana Enjoy Official Photos! Puerto Rican Cultural Center ENJOY OFFICIAL PHOTO ALBUM Sembrando Herencia - The Prince & The Pana On Dec 9-10, 2023, our 21st annual, original Community Theatre musical…
Read More »Sembrando Herencia : The Prince And The Pana Combat Training - Machete Fighting
Enjoy photos from our Machete Training with Stage Combat Master Tobie Minor for our upcoming musical! https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=prfdance&set=a.10160788466275731 SAVE THE DATE!! Sembrando Herencia 2023 - The Prince & The…
Read More »Indigenous Taino Heritage Gathering 2023
Yukayeke Yara Cu & Yara Taíno & Guaytiao with special visitors Carlos Aceves & Members of the Kalpulli Tlalteca People of El Paso BRING YOUR MARACA & BEACH CHAIR! This is a simple, outdoor gathering in our Batey! On October…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center News - October 2, 2023
Amazing Experience! Bullock Texas State History Museum Puerto Rican Cultural Center Enjoy Photos & Videos of our Amazing Experience! We Performed For Bullock Texas State History Museum Hispanic Heritage Celebration October 1, 2023…
Read More »Bombazo Birthday - Celebrating 26 Years at Puerto Rican Cultural Center
BRING YOUR FALDA -- WE'RE HAVING A PARTY! Bombazo Birthday - Celebrating 26 years Come dance and sing Bomba! And help us cut our birthday cake! This Bombazo will celebrate -- 26 years holding our bandera high -- bringing Puerto Rican culture and…
Read More »PR Cultural Center - Save the Date - New Musical, Prince and Pana
SAVE THE DATE!!! Sembrando Herencia 2023 - The Prince & The Pana 21st Original Community Theatre Musical December 9-10, 2023 This December we debut our 21st original musical rich in history and magic! Set in the mid-19th century - before the…
Read More »PR Cultural Center: Calling Actors - Audition
Calling Actors - Audition, Community Theatre The Prince & The Pana Puerto Rican Cultural Center ACTORS - CALL FOR AUDITIONS Sembrando Herencia 2023 - The Prince & The Pana By Appointment Only TITLE: The Prince & The Pana…
Read More »PR Cultural Center - Calling Dancers and Musicos!
Do you have the soul of a DANCER? Is there an INSTRUMENT crying in your closet!? Do you SING great in the shower? Are you longing to become part of a joyful Boricua community? Each year we train new dancers, singers, musicians, and juniors to…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center - Celebrate your Boricua Heritage Connect to your Roots!
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Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center - Enjoy All Our Spring Photos!
Enjoy ALL our Spring photos!! See you in August! Puerto Rican Cultural Center Dear Amigos y Guaytiao! Our Director is in Borikén researching and writing our new community theatre musical! Contact us if you are yearning to be part of…
Read More »PR Cultural Center - Enjoy KXAN video - Salsa and Heritage Festival!
Celebrando 2023 - Salsa & Heritage Festival Enjoy KXAN Video - Thanks All! Puerto Rican Cultural Center THANKS TO ALL who came to our Salsa & Heritage Festival! Enjoy this video from KXAN News who surprised us with their attendance!…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center : Salsa and Heritage Festival 2023
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Read More »Last Call - Salsa and Heritage Festival 2023
Celebrando 2023 - Salsa & Heritage Festival LAST CALL, HANDCRAFT ARTISANS Puerto Rican Cultural Center LAST CALL, HANDCRAFT ARTISANS!! Celebrando 2023 - Salsa Y Heritage Festival Vendor Opportunity!! Artisans of handcraft, painted or…
Read More »Celebrando: Salsa and Heritage Festival 2023
Celebrando 2023 - Salsa & Heritage Festival Colombia & Boricua Mountain Traditions Proyecto Montañas, Colombia & Boricua Mountain Traditions! June 11, 2023, 3-8pm Find your dancing shoes! This year's Salsa & Heritage…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center - Happy Announcement
Happy Announcment Meet our new Administrative Staff Member! Puerto Rican Cultural Center The Puerto Rican Cultural Center is So Very Happy to welcome Charlotte López, our new Administrative Staff Member supporting nonprofit operations…
Read More »PR Cultural Center - Next Sunday!! 6th Picnic & Boricua y Colombian Workshops!
Next Weekend's Double Header! 6th annual Picnic, RITMO y Baile (2pm) !! Boricua Décima & Colombian Folklore (11am) ! Puerto Rican Cultural Center Don't miss next weekend's double header Featuring guest artists & masters of Puerto…
Read More »PR Cultural Center - PHOTOS from Areyto!! Taino Language, Songs And Dance!
Enjoy the photos from todays AREYTO!! Send us a note if you would like to participate in future events! CLICK HERE TO SEE AREYTO PHOTOS! Our community from Killeen to San Antonio learned Taino language, song and dance and are ready for our 6th…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center - Amazing Week, Univision And Thrive Award
This has been an amazing week! GRATEFUL ANNOUNCEMENT - WE WILL THRIVE (COA Award)!!! We are VERY GRATEFUL to announce, the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division has chosen Puerto Rican Cultural Center -- one of 35 (out of 149 applicants) -- who…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center - Enjoy Photos From Octavitas
Enjoy Photos - Octavitas with Los Reyes! Parrandas, Performances & Gifts for Kids ALEGRIA!!!! We had a wonderful Octavitas! Enjoy the photos! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=prfdance&set=a.10160218784825731 Over 165…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center : Happy Announcement, NEA Award!
HAPYY ANNOUCEMENT! The National Endowment for the Arts will sponsor our Celebrando 2023 cultural exchange of Colombia and Puerto Rico's mountain traditions! Watch this space for more details and sponsorship acknowledgements! In the…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center - Calling Musicos and Singers (Auditions)
Call for Auditions - Musicians & Singers! Performing Company Musicos CALL FOR AUDITIONS! Musicos & Singers Is there an instrument crying in your closet? Is your voice amazing in the shower? Are you yearning to be part of a joyful…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center - We're So excited For Tomorrow
WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR TOMORROW! It takes a village to raise a child! Coqui Dancers - Saturdays! Traditional dance, music, and juegos infantiles. Info: https://prfdance.org/class_coquis.htm JOIN US & BE THAT VILLAGE! We will be…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center - Calling Dancers - Auditions For Raw Talent
Calling Dancers - Auditions! Do you have the soul of a Dancer -- and untrained, raw talent? Are you longing to become part of a joyful community? Each year we train new dancers, singers, musicians, and juniors to participate with our company -…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center : Blessings For The New Year
A New Year's Wish! May the Creator send the gift of light upon your path. May Mother Earth bring unexplainable moments to guide your way. Be grateful for the road behind that has taught you much, for the road ahead will test what you've learned.…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural CenterParranda Time Begins January 7 2023
Are you longing to be part of a Boricua community? Join Our Family! Our center opens this Saturday, January 7th! Our classes will be learning to sing Parrandas (holiday songs in Jibaro, Bomba, and Plena) and new dances set to joyful parrandas!…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center - Join our Boricua Community!
WE ARE JOY! Felices Fiestas from our PRCC Family! Puerto Rican Cultural Center Are you longing to be part of a Boricua community? JOIN US...Our center opens January 7th! Classes & Performing Company! (REGISTER TO SAVE YOUR SPOT!)…
Read More »Puerto Rican Cultural Center - Enjoy Photos from Cangrejos y Cafe!
ENJOY PHOTOS - Cangrejos y Cafe! Better yet, JOIN US next time! ENJOY PHOTOS from our musical! Yearning to belong to a community? JOIN US - next time! It's MORE FUN than watching!…
Read More »Gift A Precious Gift - Cultura Our Center Reopens January 7, 2023
Looking for a holiday gift? Give the precious gift of cultura! Gift Certificates Available Dance, music, and cocobalé classes. We are a community bonded like family under our Bandera of cultural arts and traditions. Information on…
Read More »Meet the Cast for 20th Musical Sembrando Herencia 2022 – Cangrejos y Cafe
THIS WEEKEND IS OUR MUSICAL DEBUT! Enjoy our Cast Photo! Do you have your tickets yet? https://tickets.prfdance.org/ Sembrando Herencia 2022 - Cangrejos y Café: 20th Musical - She came from a long-time, coffee growing family in Las…
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