Objective: Expand awareness of Mexican cultural heritage through music, dance, story telling, and costuming.
Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli” de Veracruz has over 20 years of experience in capturing the spirit of the Mexican fiesta through traditional folk music and elaborate costumes that are as colorful as the quetzal bird after which the company is names. The troupe presents and explains dances from seven regions of Mexico including a distinctive version of La Bamba from their home state of Veracruz.
Curriculum Connections:
Communication, Social Studies, Arts, Health & Fitness
Appropriate for All Grades Levels
Study Guide available at: http://www.sroartists.com/artists/balletfolklorico/studyguide/edu-bf_studyguide.doc