The Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca of Saint Finbar
is located in Burbank, California and is one of the city's most
successful dance programs.
Director Amy Navarrete organized the group in 1987 with only six
members which has now flourished to 53.
The members' ages range from 3 years old up to 35 years old.
Since Folklorico, having originated in Mexico, was new to this city,
it took some time for the group to grow and flourish. As
membership grew, the costumes improved, the props became more
enriched, and the choreography evolved into the more elaborate
and challenging movements the group presents today.
Each member, and their family, bring a personal touch and
creativity to the Folklorico experience which engage audiences by
the deep-rooted culture being expressed in every movement each
dancer executes.
Participates in celebratory events at area malls, theme parks, local schools, parks and churches. The group regularly entertains at annual events such as:
- Saint Finbar's Catholic Church Fiesta
- Burbank and Glendale parades
- Disneyland Park
- Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Connect with your Community City of Burbank
- Los Angeles Feria de Los Ninos
- Heritage Week at Griffith Park
- Dodger Stadium's Fiesta Night
- Knott's Berry Farm
- Gene Autry Museum
- Fiesta of the Spanish Horse
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
- Las Vegas International Folk Festival
- General Hospital
- Lowry's California Center
- San Fernando Valley Fair
- Alex Theater in Glendale
- The San Gabriel Civic Auditorium
- Pasadena City Hall
- Burbank's Human Relations Council
- Olvera Street Los Angeles Historical Monument.
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