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St. Edward’s University Ballet Folklorico to perform traditional Mexican dances at King’s

March 6, 2009 – St. Edward’s University Ballet Folklorico will bring the sights and sounds of Mexico’s traditional folklorico dances and songs to the King’s College campus for a free public performance at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, on the third floor of the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center.
 
The performance will include the dances of Tamaulipas, in which dancers perform in costumes, reflecting the resilient Mexican tradition of the Vaquero – The Cowboy. During dances of Nayarit, men demonstrate their bravery and ability to handle machetes, while women showcase a bold dance style. Additional dances include polka and schottische of Nuevo Leon, folk melodies of Veracruz, mariachi of Jalisco, and the slower mariachi tempos of Puebla.
 
The Ballet Folklorico, a student organization, was established in 2002 at St. Edward’s University to preserve and show appreciation for the Mexican culture. The group received first place in the Amusement Division of the Battle of the Flowers Parade 2006 and 2007. The group has toured Mexico for the past three years. St. Edward’s University, founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, is a private, Catholic, liberal arts university located in Austin, Texas.
 
The Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center is located between North Main and Franklin streets. For more information, contact Isabel Balsamo, McGowan Hispanic Outreach Program Coordinator, at (570) 208-5900, ext. 5466.

St. Edward’s University Ballet Folklorico

King's College is a Catholic College sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross.