This is an EFA Presents! Admission Credit selection.

Founded in 1952 by Amalia Hernandez, Ballet Folklórico de México sets itself apart by combining their artists' talents with the traditional music, elaborate dance and ornate costumes of Mexican culture. The result is a stunning dance and live music performance that disseminates the rich tradition and folklore of Mexico throughout the world.

Having presented more than 5,000 performances, Ballet Folklórico de México has been distinguished with more than 200 awards recognizing their artistic merits.

Schedule
Monday, March 8, 2010, 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM
Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 10:00 AM
Miller Auditorium, Western Michigan University
The performance runs approximately 55 minutes.

Admission/Fees
Admission is $2.00 per student or use the EFA Presents! Admission Credit for grades K-8.

Preview and Resources

• Window on the Work: Ballet Folklórico de México (PDF)
• Artist Web Site: www.balletamalia.com/eng.html
• Video Clip Preview: Ballet Folklórico de México