Angelika Ruiz Gualberto is a performer from Dallas, Texas with over two decades of experience in competitive dance and music performance, along with other folk dance traditions. As a studio artist at the McAllen Creative Incubator, she directs the annual South Texas Irish Festival and established McAllen Irish Arts to develop an Irish traditional arts community in the Rio Grande Valley through regular lessons, free ceili workshops, music sessions, and events. Angelika has happily delved into the virtual world by organizing live stream events, such as the McAllen Virtual Art Walk, to share art, music, and dance and to promote local business. She is currently the operations manager for the Valley Symphony Orchestra.
Workshop – Playing for Dancers