Ellen Colunga

Dance and Theatre Instructional Specialist at Ysleta ISD

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

Huge congrats to all the dancers who showed up for Day 1 of auditions for the Parkland HS Caperettes Dance Team! Under the direction of new coach Mrs. Jessica Warner, the energy in the room was incredible! So much passion, talent, and heart on display. The future is bright! 💃✨

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

Incredible work, DVHS Theatre!!!

[YsletaISD Fine Arts @YISDFineArts]

Congratulations to @DVHSYISD Theater for doing an INCREDIBLE job at the 2026 @uiltexas Area One Act Play Contest in Lubbock. They received 4th place and are the Region Alternate! Luna Castro & Patrick Garcia received acting awards, while Sofia Aguirre was named All Star Crew!

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

Ysleta HS Theatre Tribe had an AMAZING rehearsal last night in Lubbock at the UIL Area 1 One Act Play Contest! 🎭🔥

They hit the stage THIS AFTERNOON for a shot at advancing to the Region 1 Contest on April 22 at Texas Tech!

Break a leg! we’re cheering you on all the way! 🏹

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

Big congratulations to Del Valle HS Theatre on being crowned 5A Bi-District Champs! 🎭🏆

They hit the stage TODAY in Lubbock for the Area round! Break a leg and keep shining! 💫👏

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

Today & tomorrow we host our inaugural MS/HS DEAL Dance Assessment at Riverside HS! 💃

Dance 1 students from across YISD will learn choreography on the spot, refine it with their teacher, and perform for adjudicators. Excited to showcase our amazing beginning dancers!

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

Congratulations to Ysleta High School for all the accolades they earned while at the 4A Bi-District UIL One Act Play Contest! And now they're on to the Area contest in Lubbock! Let's go, Indians!

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

Congratulations to Hanks, Bel Air, Parkland, and Del Valle High School theater programs on their wonderful performances at the District 2-5A UIL One Act Play Contest! Kudos to Del Valle and Bel Air High School on their advancement to Bi-District!

[Ysleta ISD @YsletaISD]

We’re celebrating the talented dance teams from Del Valle HS Fuego, Ysleta HS Danza Folklórico & Dancing Spirit, and YWLA Legacy Dance Team for earning Division I “Superior” ratings at the first Far West Texas Dance Educators Spring Assessment! 💃✨

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

Congratulations to our YISD Dance Teams that earned Division I ratings at the inaugural Far West Texas Dance Team Spring Assessment! They were all honored at the YISD Board Meeting tonight. Del Valle HS Fuego, Ysleta HS Danza Folklorico, Ysleta HS Dancing Spirit, and YWLA Legacy!

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

YISD dance teachers experienced choreography and technology PD sessions presented by some of our very own educators at Job Alike day! This team of teachers is so collaborative and supportive of each others dance programs. You can feel the love!

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

What a wonderful Job Alike PD session with our YISD theatre teachers! Our teachers were welcomed back with engaging sessions presented by our very own educators. The wealth of knowledge and experience within our ranks is unmatched!

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

Congratulations to Eastwood HS Theatre on their wonderful performance of “Crimes of the Heart” at the District 1-6A UIL One Act Play Contest! Your best run yet! Waiting for results later this evening. Trooper Clap! 👏

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

Taking the stage at the District 1-6A One Act Play Contest… Eastwood HS! Break a leg, Troopers! 🎭

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

@YISDFineArts

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

Huge congratulations to Kristal Nazario, named a Top Ten Teacher of the Year in Ysleta ISD!
Dance Teacher, Silhouettes Dance Team & Colorguard Director at Hanks HS…. and an amazing fine arts educator representing our department in the top ten! 🩰🎶

[Ysleta ISD @YsletaISD]

#THEDISTRICT is off to the races with our 2026-27 Top 10 Teacher of the Year finalists! Their dedication to our students, schools, and public education is truly inspiring. Hats off to all campus Teachers of the Year—your impact is unmatched! 👏🙌✨! 🐎🌹

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

Congratulations to all our YISD dance teams that participated in the first ever TDEA West Texas Spring Dance Team Assessment!

Ratings:
YWLA Dance Team- Division 1
YHS Tribal Rhythm- Division 2
YHSDancing Spirit- Division 1
YHS Danza Folklorica- Division 1
DVHS Fuego- Division 1

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

And our last team representing YISD at the first ever TDEA West Texas Spring Dance Team Assessment… the Del Valle HS Fuego ballroom team! Let’s go, Conquistadors!

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

Up next at the first ever TDEA West Texas Spring Dance Team Assessment… the Ysleta HS Danza Folklorica! Bow up, Indians!

[Ellen Colunga @EllenColunga]

Taking the floor at the first ever TDEA West Texas Spring Dance Team Assessment… the Ysleta HS Dancing Spirit! Bow up, Indians!