Alegre Ballet Folklórico


Spring Recital 2025



Alegre Ballet FOlklórico



Programa en Espanol


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Act 1



The Graduates



The Graduates



Tonight we would like to highlight our Graduates. These ladies all began dancing in either the Infantil or Children 1 class and are currently dancing with our Advanced Adults. We have watched them grow from adorable little girls to the lovely young ladies they are today.



Alma Rocha



Graduated from Sunset High School She will be attending Texas Woman's University for Nursing.



Brooklyn Davila



Graduated from the Talented and Gifted Magnet at Townview High School She will be attending Texas A&M College for Psychology.



Baja California



Calabaceado



Choreography by Jessica Garcia



Calabaceados de Baja California are dances that originated in the city of La Misión, in the northern Mexican state of Baja California. These dances are lively and upbeat as dancers stomp, jump, and kick, imitating various animals that can be found on the ranches of Baja California.



Nuevo Leon



Centro



Choreography by Jessica Garcia



Bordering the tip of Texas is the state of Nuevo Leon. This northern state was also influenced greatly by its European settlers and is known for polkas and huapangos. The polkas made their way into Mexico from their Czechoslovakian and Polish origins in the 19th Century. The dances of Nuevo Leon have recently gained attention through challenges that have been created for people to guess which country the music or outfit presented is from since the styles between the original countries and the traditions that emerged in Mexico are very similar.



Sonora



Sonora Bronco



Choreography by Jessica Garcia



The state of Sonora makes up a large section of the northwest of México. As with much of the north, the European (mostly German) influence is evident. The polka is popular in Sonora, as with most of the “Norte”. The “Bronco” refers to the kicking and bucking the dancers will do during portions of their performance.



Act 2



yucatan



Choreography by Jessica Garcia



In Yucatán, the style of Folklorico is a fusion of Mayan and Spanish cultures. The typical dance seen here is the jarana, a style similar to a tap dance. The dancers maintain an upright posture that stems from the somber posture the Mayans maintained in their dances. The music is upbeat, and the footwork is a mixture of quick simple and complex steps. At some points of the dance the participants raise their arms and snap their fingers to the beat the Spanish would use their castanets. Between songs dancers shout “bomba!” and one of the dancers will begin to tell a joke, another Spanish tradition incorporated into the region. The clothing worn in this region highly represents Mayan culture with designs of native flowers embroidered on the huipil.



Jalisco



Tapatio



Choreography by Jessica Garcia



The state of Jalisco, often celebrated as the heart of Mexican culture, is most renowned for two iconic figures: the mariachis and charros. The vibrant attire worn by the people of Jalisco, particularly the women, is what often first comes to mind when people think about Ballet Folklórico. The dresses, characterized by their generous ruffles, ribbons, and lace, are an explosion of colors, making Jalisco one of the most instantly recognizable and widely represented states in all of México. Similarly, the charros, traditionally the outfits of the horsemen of Jalisco, are synonymous with the region's heritage. The suit, consisting of an embroidered jacket, wide-brimmed sombrero, and intricate details, stands as a striking representation of the Mexican cowboy tradition. In this cuadro, we take the audience through the evolution of our Jalisco attire over the past 30 years, showcasing the enduring legacy of these iconic garments.



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Dancers



Infantil 1




Amelia Puga

Analih Leal

Andrea Canelo

Armen "Buzzy" Dohanian

Ayli Morales

Carina Llano

Cataleya Garcia

Esperanza Medina

Jade Nunez

Liseth Ortiz

Natalie Bolin

Pablin Vela

Rosalia Ledezma

Samantha Cavitt

Shijei Tsosie

Victoria Luviano

Victoria Zavala



Infantil 2




Amelia Puga

Analih Leal

Andrea Canelo

Armen "Buzzy" Dohanian

Ayli Morales

Carina Llano

Cataleya Garcia

Esperanza Medina

Jade Nunez

Liseth Ortiz

Natalie Bolin

Pablin Vela

Rosalia Ledezma

Samantha Cavitt

Shijei Tsosie

Victoria Luviano

Victoria Zavala



Children 1



Amanda Cedillo

Amelia Nadazan

Anahi Lozano

Ariel Sanchez

Cain Hernandez

Cecilia Gomez

Hazel Cavazos

Hermilo Foreman

Jude Villarreal

Katie Gutierrez

Leia Moras

Madyson Narez

Mathias Garza

Mia Gonzalez

Mia Nino

Nadia Rodriguez

Vera Dohanian

Vivianne Suarez

Yaneli Rivera



CHILDREN 2



Ana Mata

Ariana Diaz

Ava Velasquez

Emma Riveroll

Giselle Gonzalez

Layla Vasquez

Lucas Gonzaba

Mia Chavez

Mia Medina

Nicole Garcia

Zoe Herrera




Adult Company Guest Performers



Alma Rocha

Brooklyn Davila

Daniel Negrete

Matthew Cano

Reeses Torres



Credits



Production



Director / Founder......................Pedro Perez

Instructor..................................Jessica Garcia

Instructor...................................Reeses Torres

Assistant.................Dominique Avila Fleming

Lighting............................................Matt, LCC

Program Content...Dominique Avila Fleming



Board of Directors



President..............Ibeth Perez

Secretary..............Naomi Meza

Treasurer..............Albert Rojas

Member................Chabelita Guel

Member................Dina Ramirez

Member................Rita Castillo Vela

Member................Albert Wash



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