Curriculum Connections
Mexican culture and history, traditional dance, music and storytelling.
California State Standards
RL.2.2 Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
California State Arts Standards
3.DA:Cn11 Find a relationship between movement in a dance from a culture, society, or community and the culture from which the dance is derived. Explain what the movements communicate about key aspects of the culture, society, or community.
8.DA:Cn11 Analyze and discuss how dances from a variety of cultures, societies, historical periods, or communities reveal the ideas and perspectives of the people.
Performance Description
For over seven decades, Amalia Hernández's Ballet Folklórico de México has positioned itself as the most emblematic folkloric dance ensemble in Mexico and around the world.
Founded in 1952 by the dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández, the Ballet Folklórico de México revolutionized the concept of traditional dance and transformed the history of Mexican dance. Today, her repertoire has become a classic, transformed and enriched with the passage of time. With more than 45 million spectators and countless recognitions, Amalia Hernández's artistic legacy remains strong thanks to more than 120 original choreographies showcasing great technical rigor, elaborate traditional costumes and wonderful dancers, solidifying itself as the best company in the world of its kind.
A unique opportunity for students to experience a world-renowned dance company, we're proud to once again feature Ballet Folklórico de México on our Student Matinee season!
