The International Folk Culture Center (IFCC) at Our Lady of the Lake University is excited to welcome Xelena Gonzalez as its Spring 2026 Artist in Residence.
Xelena Gonzalez is a published author, speaker, and healing arts practitioner whose work centers on writing, movement, and embodied connection. During her residency at OLLU, Xelena will explore and experiment with movement and dance as tools for healing, using her project Lotería Remedios as a creative and cultural framework. This work serves as the foundation for an embodied movement practice that invites participants to reflect, move, and connect through shared experience.
The campus community is invited to meet Xelena and learn more about her work at a Welcome Reception and Lotería Night, where she will introduce her residency project, participate in a brief Q&A, and engage attendees through games, prizes, and light refreshments.
Xelena’s residency also kicks off an exciting season of movement, dance, and community gatherings hosted by the IFCC throughout the spring semester.
As part of this programming, the IFCC invites students, faculty, and staff to take a break, get moving, and connect during Spring Dance Demos, held in the Mall Area during community hour.
In addition to the weekly dance demos, the IFCC has a full lineup of Spring 2026 events, including:
- Bridgerton Regency Wear Workshop
- February 14 – Contra Dance
- February 14 – Bridgerton Tea & Dance
- March 7 – The Gatherings Art Workshops & Talks
- March 27–April 1 – Selena Fiesta
- April 7–10 – Spring Dance Programming
Whether you’re curious about embodied healing practices, interested in cultural dance traditions, or simply looking for a joyful way to connect with the OLLU community, the IFCC invites you to join us this spring.
For more information, contact ifcc@ollusa.edu