| Formation | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Legal status | 501(c)3 public benefit organization |
| Location |
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Region served | San Diego, California |
| Website | Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan |
Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan (BFA) is a Chicano dance company focusing on Mexican folklore, and blending traditional dance with contemporary movements.[1] The group was founded in 1967 by Hermina Enrique.[2] Currently, her daughter, Viviana Enrique Acosta, is the Artistic Director. The members of BFA were instrumental in founding the Centro Cultural de la Raza which was the first home of the BFA.[3]
The name of Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan references the Chicano concept of "Aztlán" which refers to the American Southwest.[4] The dance group's performances, relating to Mexican and indigenous dance and culture are meant to preserve the historical tradition of the peoples of Aztlan.[4][5] Ballet Folklorico refers to traditional dance in Mexico and was popularized in the 1960s.[6]
- ^ "Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan". Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ Brookman, Philip (1986). "El Centro Cultural de la Raza: Fifteen Years". In Brookman, Philip; Gómez-Peña, Guillermo (eds.). Made In Aztlan. San Diego, California: Centro Cultural de la Raza. pp. 12–53. ISBN 0938461001.
- ^ Candelaria, Cordelia C.; Aldama, Arturo J.; Garcia, Peter J., eds. (30 October 2004). Encyclopedia of Latino Popular Culture, Volume 1. Greenwood. p. 209. ISBN 978-0313332104.
- ^ a b Slatta, Richard W. (20 November 2001). The Mythical West: An Encyclopedia of Legend, Lore and Popular Culture. ABC-CLIO. pp. 24–25. ISBN 978-1576071519. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ Tatum, Charles M., ed. (November 2013). Encyclopedia of Latino Culture: From Calaveras to Quinceaneras. Greenwood. p. 762. ISBN 9781440800993. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ "Ballet Folklorico - The Dances of Mexico". Chamizal National Memorial. National Park Service. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
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