Ballet Folklorico de Mexico

Ballet Folklorico Publicity Photos
photo by Bob Shomler



Ballet Folklorico Publicity Photos
photo by Bob Shomler

A traditional costume from Jalisco, Mexico, that I spotted on the wall of a restaurant in North Carolina

Ballet Folklorico de Mexico's performance at Galveston's Grand 1894 Opera House Jan. 17th mimiced the weather that day--pure, bold, glorious sunshine.

We expected beautiful women in wonderfully flamboyant costumes, but the abundance of handsome men dancers daring to flaunt their masculinity was an unexpected delight that refreshed us with its simple reminder of God's design. In dance after dance these gorgeous men stomped and lassoed and captured the girl for a long kiss. It was fabulous!

Here's a link to a youtube video that features some of the highlights of a Ballet Folklorico performance. Go if you get the chance, and pay extra for a good seat!