This Folklorico Moderno dance class combines traditional Folklorico dances and steps with modern dance techniques, music and elements from other dance styles. Adding elements from Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Ballroom dances enhances traditional Hispanic dances making them even more beautiful and colorful.
Dress code for Boys: black slacks, white long sleeve dress shirt and black dance shoes or soft dress shoes. No tennis shoes, no jeans, no T-shirts
Dress code for Girls: red long sleeve leotard, red 1.5 circle (540 degree) skirt, black ballet dance shoes. Whole package can be purchased at our dance store (International Dance Design) for $65+tax. Flesh colored tights are optional.
Baile folklórico, "folkloric dance" in Spanish, also known as ballet folklórico, is a collective term for traditional Hispanic cultural dances that emphasize local folk culture with ballet characteristics – pointed toes, exaggerated movements, highly choreographed.
Folklórico is a dance style with as much complexity, variety, and history as the Hispanic countries of North, Central and South Americas. Folklórico actually refers to many traditional dances from America’s different regions and states, rather than one single style, and you could fill multiple books with the details of every dance
This type of dance reflects the traditions, cultures and beliefs of people in various regions. Folkloric dance expresses the life and spirit of a people through its movement and music. It is both historical and current, preserving tradition yet shifting with the current times.
Throughout the years the customs of both the Spanish and Native Americans (Mayans, Aztecs, Incans and may others) have combined to make what we know as the Hispanic tradition. Ballet Folklorico teaches us about Hispanic culture. The dance and music celebrates its people, culture, and history.
