Auditorium Theatre 2021-2022, Issue 2, Ballet Mexico

AUDITORIUM THEATRE :: BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO | 5 Ballet Folklórico de México Programa | Program One of the most deeply rooted traditions in Mexico is the Charreria, which arises from the equestrian and livestock activities of the different communities of the country. Declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, Charrería is an art and discipline in which both men and women compete, wearing colorful Mexican costumes trimmed in silver studs. To maintain its popularity, associations were created and also the “Charreadas,” which can be considered as a Mexican rodeo, as well as a highly recognized sport with strict rules and lots of competitions that shows the skills of the “charros” and horsemen. FIESTA EN TLACOTALPAN La danza y la música jarocha tienen una fuerte influencia de la cultura española, es por eso que los bailes están compuestos por movimientos zapateados, característicos del flamenco. Esta fusión se puede apreciar en todo su esplendor durante la celebración de la Virgen de la Candelaria, donde las calles se llenan de mojigangas, bailadores de fandango, jaraneros y bellas mujeres que visten el típico traje veracruzano. Spanish culture has a strong influence on Jarocha dance and music, which is why there is percussive footwork in every choreography, a distinctive move of flamenco. This fusion can be appreciated during the celebration of the Virgen de la Candelaria, where the streets are filled with mojigangas, fandango dancers, jaraneros, and beautiful women who wear the typical Veracruz costume. LA VIDA ES UN JUEGO Basado en los originales juegos y juguetes mexicanos. Es una sátira que narra un juego controlado por un diablo muy carismático, que maneja a los personajes como si fueran marionetas manipulando las cuerdas para determinar su destino. Realidad y fantasía intervienen cuando el diablo usa a Cupido y a la Muertecita para desarrollar el enredo entre el novio, la novia y el amante. Todo al son de música de feria y fiesta. This dance is based on Mexican toys and games. The game is controlled by a very charismatic devil that handles all characters as if they were marionettes and with their cords, he manipulates the way to determine their destiny. Reality and fantasy interact when the devil uses both, “Cupid” and “Death” to perform a tangled love story between a bride, her groom and her lover. DANZA DEL VENADO La Danza del Venado es la representación emblemática del estado de Sonora y es considerada Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. La Danza del Venado forma parte del rito que se realiza en vísperas de las expediciones de caza y reproduce con asombrosa fidelidad los movimientos de la presa. The Deer Dance is an emblematic representation of the state of Sonora and is considered an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The Deer Dance is a ritual performed before the hunting expeditions and reproduces the movements of the prey with amazing fidelity. FIESTA EN JALISCO El estado de Jalisco es la tierra de los Charros, las Chinas y el Mariachi, símbolos de la identidad mexicana y herencia del mestizaje. El brillante folclore jalisciense envuelve en su música, en sus bailes vigorosos y refinados, en sus trajes multicolores y deslumbrantes, lo más noble y puro de la cultura mexicana. The state of Jalisco is the land of the Charros, the Chinas, and the Mariachi, powerful symbols of Mexican identity. Pure Mexican culture is shown in the brilliant folklore of Jalisco, its music, its vigorous and refined dances, and in its dazzling and multicolored costumes. Photo by BFM.