Explore the cultural diversity of the Mexican diaspora with Ballet Folklórico de México de Amelia Hernández at the Auditorium Theatre.
Feb 15, 2022 | By Tristan BrunsIn 1970, Ballet Folklórico de México graced the stage of the Auditorium Theatre for the first time, featuring a troupe of one hundred dancers performing their signature style, baile folklorico, a mixture of ballet, Spanish foot-stamping zapateado and Mexican folk dances from across the diaspora. The creation of dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández, the company is still delighting Chicago audiences with selections from Hernández’s extensive repertoire.