Ballet Folklórico de México

“Passionate…impeccable…an incomparable point to enter the richness of a fabulous culture.” – The Los Angeles Times

Founded in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández, BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO DE AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ brings together the music, dance, and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Colombian civilizations to the modern era. The Ballet is permanently in residence at the iconic Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City and has choreographed more than 120 ballets. It is comprised of 60 folk dancers and musicians who perform extensively across Mexico and abroad.

A visionary and pioneer, Hernández revolutionized the concept of Mexican traditional dance and forever transformed its history. Hernández devoted her time to the research of the folklore, music, costumes, and dance of the states that comprise Mexico as a country and uniquely brought them to life, creating performances that are a true portrait of Mexico’s beauty, diversity, and rich history through music and dance. Her repertoire has become a classic that is renewed, transformed, and enriched with the passage of time.

The Ballet has reached more than 45 million spectators worldwide and has received countless awards and accolades, positioning itself as the premier folkloric dance ensemble in Mexico and around the world.