Auditorium Theatre 2018-19 Issue 1 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO | NOVEMBER 10-11, 2018 | 7 PROGRAM IX. DEER DANCE The Yaqui people, who have a reputation for being excellent hunters, have managed to be the only indigenous culture to preserve their cultural autonomy in the face of Spanish colonialism. Free from any modern cultural influence, the Yaquis continue hunting with bows and arrows, cultivating the land according to their ancestors’ methods and celebrating their ritual dances with hermetic fervor. The deer dance is part of a rite that is organized in preparation for a hunt. It is said to bring luck and a bountiful profit to those who participate. X. JALISCO FESTIVITY The state of Jalisco is the land of the charros , the Chinas, and the mariachis . Since the last century, Jalisco has become a symbol of Mexican nationality. The charros of Jalisco are known for their high spirits and joyous grasp on life. Jalisco’s folklore captures the soul of Mexico with its sensual music, refined dances, and dazzling costumes. The ballet opens with a mariachi parade, playing lively sones (Mexican folk songs) at the start of a fiesta. In the background is the traditional gazebo found in all the provincial plazas of Mexico. During this colorful fiesta, the songs and dances of Jalisco — The Snake, El Tranchete, La Negra, El Jarabe Tapatío , and the famous Mexican Hat Dance — are performed. At the end of the performance, the dancers salute the audience with an abundance of colorful paper streamers. COURTESY OF BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO Jalisco Festivity