Meet Our Directors
Meet the amazing people leading Ballet Folklórico Sol Azteca. Our artistic directors guide, teach, and keep the spirit of Mexican folkloric dance alive in our company. Learn about their passions and unique contributions.
Joel Botello.
General Director
Joel leads with a strong sense of purpose and community responsibility. He uses folklórico as a way to connect dancers to their roots while creating opportunities for cultural representation, education, and service within the Tulsa community. Joel brings vision and cultural grounding to Ballet Folklórico Sol Azteca. His leadership centers on preserving tradition while creating meaningful opportunities for dancers to connect with their heritage and serve the community. He is deeply invested in mentorship, cultural pride, and building a strong sense of identity through dance.
Andrew Boehl
Artistic Director
Andrew fosters an inclusive and supportive environment where dancers are encouraged to grow, collaborate, and uplift one another. His leadership emphasizes unity and teamwork. Andrew’s strength lies in connection and refinement. He focuses on technique, musicality, and performance quality while fostering an inclusive, supportive environment. His approach emphasizes teamwork, confidence, and helping dancers feel seen and valued as part of the group.
Nancy Nguyen
Kids Artistic Director
Guiding the next generation, Nancy plays a vital role in nurturing young dancers. Through patience and encouragement, she helps children develop confidence, discipline, and a love for culture—laying the foundation for lifelong community involvement. Nancy brings patience, care, and encouragement to the Children’s Company. She specializes in nurturing young dancers, building strong foundations in discipline and cultural appreciation, and helping students grow confidence at an early age. Her work ensures the future of the folklórico community is strong and welcoming.
Jennifer Moreno
Wardrobe Manager
The role of Wardrobe Manager is essential to the success of any dance company, and Jennifer Moreno fulfills this responsibility with exceptional dedication and care. Behind every polished performance is her tireless work ensuring that each costume is organized, complete, and stage-ready.
Jennifer oversees the care, preparation, and coordination of our folklórico wardrobe, paying close attention to detail while honoring the cultural integrity of each region’s attire.
Social Midia Coordinators
Itzel Rodriguez. Leslie Montes
Itzel and Leslie do an amazing job bringing our folklórico community to life online. Through their creativity and dedication, they highlight our dancers, promote our events, and share the heart of our culture with pride and authenticity. Their work helps keep our community connected and engaged both on and off the stage.
"Each director leads differently, but together they create a balanced program rooted in culture, community, growth, and heart—making Ballet Folklórico Sol Azteca a place where dancers of all ages feel supported and inspired."
Ballet Folklórico Sol Azteca Team