Ballet Folklórico de México

Concert program cover of performance of the ballet at the University of Michigan in 1963

Ballet Folklórico de México is a Mexican folkloric ensemble in Mexico City. For six decades, it has presented dances in costumes reflecting the traditional culture of Mexico. The ensemble has appeared under the name Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández.

History

Ballet Folkorico de Mexico 1970.

From the group's founding by Amalia Hernández in 1952, the group grew from eight performers to a fifty-piece ensemble by the decade's end. In 1959, the group officially represented Mexico at the Pan American Games in Chicago, United States. In 1963 Guillermo Keys-Arenas was the Assistant to the Director of Ballet Folklórico de México, while in 1969 he was its Artistic Coordinator.[1][2][3][4]

Performances

Ballet Folklórico de México. (Palacio de Bellas Artes, 2016)

The music and dances reflect various regions of Mexico. Many of the ensemble's works reflect the traditions of indigenous Mesoamerican culture. The number of performers in individual dance ranges from two to over thirty-five. Under Amalia Hernández, the group pioneered Mexican folk dance. It is practiced by many people in America as well as Mexico.[5][6]

The ensemble performs three times weekly at the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City. Additionally, it has toured widely in the United States and has appeared in over 80 other countries.

Recording

In 1963, the ensemble issued a 'Living Stereo' LP record, Ballet Folklórico de México, on RCA Records of Mexico.[7] Songs on LP record include: Flor De Piña, El Sapo, and El Patito.[8][9]

Similar ensembles

Ballet Folklórico Mexicano Ollimpaxqui, Ballet Folklórico Puro México (based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) and Grupo Folklórico Cotzal de Acuña in Ciudad Acuña also present performances of traditional Mexican dances. Some alumni from Ballet Folklórico México are members of these ensembles.

See also

References

  1. ^ "UMS Concert Program, November 1, 1963: The Ballet Folklorico of Mexico -- Amalia Hernandez | Ann Arbor District Library".
  2. ^ "UMS Concert Program, February 26, 1969: The Ballet Folklorico of Mexico -- Amalia Hernandez | Ann Arbor District Library".
  3. ^ McFeaters, Bea (5 September 2017). The Melting Pot.
  4. ^ "The History of Folklorico". April 2008. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  5. ^ "Past Cowan Event - Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez". Archived from the original on September 4, 2006. Retrieved October 21, 2006.
  6. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-02-09. Retrieved 2008-11-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Veracruz Dancers
  7. ^ RCA Victor MKS -1530. (Supervisory personnel at the time of the release of the RCA record: Amalia Sarabia, general director and choreographer; Ramon Noble, musical coordination; Celestino Gorostiza, general supervision.)
  8. ^ mondavi.ucdavis.edu/education/education_pdfs/ballet_folklorico.pdf
  9. ^ Discogs entry, ' Ballet Folklorico De Mexico' https://www.discogs.com/Ballet-Folklorico-De-Mexico-Ballet-Folklorico-De-Mexico/master/193257
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