Ballet Nepantla- Valentina

Edinburg Cultural Arts is pleased to present Ballet Nepantla for a Mother's Day weekend concert at the historic Edinburg Municipal Auditorium.

Saturday, May 11, 7pm
Free for all mothers
$10 per person, ages under 10 free

Ballet Nepantla presents Valentina: a collection of stories that speak to the strength and resilience of women during Revolutionary Mexico. By fusing classical and contemporary ballet with traditional Mexican folklórico, Valentina tells stories of struggles and triumph, and explores the spaces between love and hate, hope and  despair.

Ballet Nepantla takes its identity from the artistic inspiration to explore the spaces in-between classical/contemporary ballet and traditional Mexican folklórico. The company delves into cultural, historical, and artistic spaces of tension, conflict, and ambiguity by bringing together contrasting artistic traditions. This dance company exists as a significant artistic, organizational, and historical marker. According to noted cultural anthropologist Olga Najera Ramírez, there has not yet been a sustained professional concert dance company in the United States that represents Mexican folklórico. Traditional folklórico companies tend to be non-professional and community based. After completing five years of operation and 24 tours across the country and abroad, Ballet Nepantla stands as testament to what is possible for artists in the Latino community who seek to forge new ground in the world of professional art. 

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