The 21st Show

Ballet Folklorico celebrates Mexican heritage in the Quad Cities

Produced by Jose Zepeda
 
a close-up view of men dancing: perhaps six pairs of legs wearing identical black boots and black pants embroidered with gold stitching and buttons down the front

Dancers of the Ballet Folklórico of Mexico perform during a gala event at the Bellas Artes Fine Arts Center in Mexico City in this file photo from Aug. 16, 2024. Fernando Llano/AP

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The sights and sounds of traditional Mexican folk dancing. We’ll talk with members of Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico, which has been teaching young people this cultural dance for more than 40 years.

Guests

Ray Terronez Jr.
Director, Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico
 
Sonia Herrera
Assistant instructor and board member, Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico