Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande with Glenview Mariachi Band, Mariachi de United Township High School, & The Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico
Friday, May 15 | United Township High School
6:30 PM – Doors Open | 7:00 PM – Performance Begins
Join us for a night of collaboration from our featured Visiting Artist Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande. Alongside local performers, they will tell stories through song, dance, costuming, and charisma.
About Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande
Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande, directed by Miguel Peña, is composed of alumni from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, home to the only folklórico dance major in the United States. With a repertoire that highlights the rich regional traditions of Mexico, Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande has performed at prestigious venues including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and toured internationally to Canada, France, Italy, Argentina, and Mexico. They have also appeared alongside celebrated artists like Los Tigres del Norte and Aida Cuevas.
Known for their dazzling costumes, precise footwork, and dynamic staging, Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande offers students an immersive introduction to folklórico dance. In educational settings, they teach basic steps, showcase traditional attire, and perform professional-level choreography. By sharing the cultural stories behind each dance, they foster appreciation for Mexico’s diverse heritage and the artistry that keeps these traditions alive.
