The 18-year-old, who teaches the local ballet folklorico, had some of her students perform.it is a fun way to learn, said Dana Portillo, 11, of performing and the assembly.Lupita found the event to be beneficial not only as a learning experience, but also for her culture.My roots are very strong, I am proud of what I do, said Lupita, whose father was born in Mexico.The senior closed the assembly