Mexico 2000 Ballet Folklorico

Bring the flare of Mexican culture to your event! Performances are fast-paced and nonstop, featuring dances from different regions with their European, Mayan/pre-Columbian, and South American influences. These dances highlight the beauty and romance of traditional Mexico. The programs "Fiestas de Mexico," "Dia de Muertos" and "Christmas in Mexico" are available in educational and concert-type options. At "Fiestas de Mexico," audiences will learn about Mexican holidays, connecting with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in Spanish, language arts, social studies, fine arts, and music while enjoying the most beautiful and representative dances, costumes, and music from Mexico. During these interactive shows, audiences will participate by clapping and yelling (cheers of joy/gritos), and students will try out steps with music on stage. "Navidad in Mexico" is a compilation of Christmas traditions, dances, and songs. "Dia de Muertos" incorporates the traditions of the mystical altars to welcome the spirits that come back to visit their families. Performances are focused on preserving and promoting Mexican traditional heritage. These programs can be customized to meet the varied needs of different events: schools, educational performances, community festivals, massive and formal events, etc. Study guides and programs are available. Presentations range from twenty minutes to over one hour. Photos by Leopoldo Palencia.