The world-renowned Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández returns to The Luckman to celebrate its 75th anniversary with back-to-back performances on Saturday, February 6, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 7, at 2:00 p.m.
The Mexico City–based ensemble will present renewed versions of its most celebrated repertoire, preserving the rich culture and artistic traditions of Mexico through the dance, music, and costumes emblematic of Mexican folklore and history from pre-Columbian civilizations to the modern era. Since its founding, the company has created more than 40 ballets featuring exquisite choreography that pays homage to local dance traditions from more than 60 Mexican regions.
Amalia Hernández founded Ballet Folklórico de México in 1952 after embarking at an early age on a mission to preserve the dance traditions of her beloved country. Her goal was to share with Mexico and the world the beauty of Mexican dance from the pre-colonial era, the Hispanic Viceroyal period, and the popular traditions born during Mexico’s revolutionary years. More than seven decades later, the company is celebrated as one of the finest folkloric dance ensembles in the world.
The music, technical rigor, elaborate costuming, and Hernández’s choreography have helped the company and its followers share the richness of Mexican heritage with audiences around the world. Since 1959, the company has been permanently based at the magnificent Palacio de Bellas Artes in the heart of Mexico City and has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages.