MDE Offstage. Edgar Medrano

Name: Edgar Medrano

Date of Birth: October 26, 1987

Aside from folkloric dance, are there other ties that you have with Mexico? Well, aside from both of my parents being from Mexico, (reynosa tamaulipas SI SEñOR) 'tengo el nopal pintado en la frente' ive been told.

For how long have you participated in folkloric dance? I’ve been dancing for eight years.. wow.

Besides MDE, what other groups, workshops, or instructors have you participated with? I started off under the direction of two awesome instructors, Alex and Mary Palencia. Spent a sweet six years with them. Other instructors... Leopoldo 'Polo' Palencia a.k.a. “Grandpa”. Miguel Velez. Juan Carranza. Huemantzin Lopez. Profe Rubio. Placido Alberto. Paco Nevarez. Chava davila.

When did you decide to become a part of MDE? A cold February i visited Chicago.. Fell in love with the city. Met the Mde'rs and five months later.. BAM causing havoc in Chicago since aug of 07.

How did you find out about MDE? I met Sam at a competition in Dallas.. Well sort of, he was playing mc for the competition and announced my number. I think we exchanged a 'hi' or something to that extent. Saw MDE compete and of course they kicked butt. They were engraved in my head since then.

What can you say about your professional/work experience with MDE? MDE and Sam have blessed me with the chance to tour around the country and world. Allowing us the chance to show our rich and joyful culture that captivates audiences all around the world.

What are your thoughts on MDE in general? This includes the Organization, instructors, and colleagues. Is there any particular moment, or performance that you remember the most? In my short three years of being part of Mde, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Colorado, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa. Over seas Portugal & Spain in 08' and again in 10', France and Dubai.