From a young age, choreographer Amalia Hernández knew she was going to be a dancer. However, the classical training at Mexico’s National School of Dance didn’t feel right. There was no emotion, no ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A traditional Mexican dance with historic roots is alive and well in Texas’ capital city. If you ask long-time Austinites, much of the credit is owed to a man named Chuy Chacon. “My ...

fast footwork Tapping stomping colorful dresses rippling to the rhythm of Mexican music. This is ballet folklorico. These dances are as different as the regions they represent, but they've also been ...

When growing up in Waukegan, Amanda Diaz-Bahena said her mother, Lupita Munoz, wanted her to learn the cultural dances of Mexico. “At first, I was like, Come on Mom, we’re in America. We’re listening ...

(KXAN) – A traditional Mexican dance with historic roots is alive and well in Texas’ capitol city. Austin is where, step-by-step and stitch-by-stitch, Ballet Folklórico deepens its roots. Jesus “Chuy” ...

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The Georgetown Americas Institute hosted Amalia Viviana Basanta Hernández, the artistic director of Ballet Folklórico de México, at the Gonda Theater on Aug. 28 to discuss the importance of dance as a ...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Every year, when Grand Prairie’s Main St. shuts down, vibrant parade floats line up and uplift the community as a part of an annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. Last Saturday, the ...

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Free Folklorico classes for children are being offered thanks to a grant awarded from the city to the Juventud Enriquecimiento Música y Artes (JEMA) Foundation, officials ...

While practicing a folkloric dance from Veracruz, Mexico, on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Henry Maier Festival Park, a group of dance students balanced candles on their heads while making quick steps and ...

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Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl’s roots can be traced back to Elgin’s St. Joseph Catholic Church. There were few afterschool activities for Hispanic children, so Julian Hernandez decided to start his ...