Ballet Folklorico Esperanza, Inc.
"Preserving Culture One Dance At A Time"
Latest Activity
- Dia de los Muertos Festival on October 30, 2010 from 10am to 4pm
- Wild West Fest on February 1, 2010 from 10am to 7pm
- Care 1st Second Anniversary on October 9, 2010 from 12pm to 1pm
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BALLET FOLKLORICO ESPERANZA
Ballet Folklorico Esperanza is the cumulative dream of a group of parents who want their children to know their roots. Many countries have played a part in the dances of the Mexican people. Ships brought slaves from Africa to the harbors of Vera Cruz. Maximillan and Carlotta brought the Polka from Germany during their reign. Flamenco from Spain, the Minuet from France and lastly even movements from as far away as China. All these influences together make what is known today as "Baile Folklorico"
OUR GOAL
Our goal is to teach dances from all the 32 states in Mexico as well as education in geography, culture, customs and language. We will enlighten all through our colorful and entertaining performances and be "positive role models for youth in our community".
ABOUT US
Classes are open to children from any ethnic background. Each student will perform as long as they have shown an interest and dedication to the art.
Classes focus on on dance principles which build strength, balance, posture, grace and discipline. The students learn the basics of "zapateado" (footwork) then master the fundamentals of dance including skirt work, various techniques and performance styles.
Our costumes are paid for through fundraising activies which include performances, raffles, bake sales and our annual Dia de los Muertos Festival.
Our community project is the Goodyear Farms Historic Cemetery where we clean the grounds, plant flowers and paint as needed, thus teaching the children the rewards of giving back to the community where they reside.
Events
February 27
Saturday
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Chicano/Latino Student Assoc. & Los Abogados Picnic
February 27, 2010 from 2pm to 3pm – Papago Park
March 6
Saturday
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Mountain View Elementary School Carnival
March 6, 2010 from 12pm to 1pm – Mountain View Elementary School
March 14
Sunday
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Spring Training - Baseball
March 14, 2010 from 10am to 7pm – Camelback Stadium
March 20
Saturday
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Day of the Spanish Horse
March 20, 2010 from 9am to 12pm – Estrella Mountain Regional Park
April 23
Friday
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St. John Vianney Fiesta
April 23, 2010 from 7pm to 8pm – St. John Vianney Church
April 25
Sunday
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Dia de los Nino's
April 25, 2010 from 9am to 4pm – Phoenix Zoo
October 2
Saturday
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Private Wedding
October 2, 2010 from 6pm to 7pm – Private Venue
October 9
Saturday
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Care 1st Second Anniversary
October 9, 2010 from 12pm to 1pm – Care 1st
October 16
Saturday
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Wild Western Festival
October 16, 2010 from 10am to 6pm – Saguaro Park
October 30
Saturday
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Dia de los Muertos Festival
October 30, 2010 from 10am to 4pm – Avondale
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Poinsettia - Mexico's Gift to the World
Not knowing what else to do, Pepita knelt by the roadside and gathered a handful of common weeds, fashioning them into a small bouquet. Looking at the scraggly bun… Continue
Posted by Esperanza on December 11, 2009 at 6:42pm
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