Ballet Folklorico Aztlan
| Formation | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Legal status | 501(c)3 public benefit organization |
| Location |
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Region served | San Diego, California |
| Website | Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan |
Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan (BFA) is a
The name of Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan references the Chicano concept of "
History
Prior to moving to San Diego in 1967, Enrique had lived in San Antonio, and expected to find services for folklorico dancing in the city.[2] Her sons and daughters helped teach classes with her.[2] These classes grew in popularity and led to the creation of BFA.[2]
The BFA first became involved with members who later formed the Centro Cultural de la Raza in 1969.[2]
Through the 1970s and 1980s, classes were taught at the Centro by Isabel, Teresa, Veronica and Viviana Enrique (later Viviana Enrique Acosta), along with other teachers.[2]
Today
BFA offers dance classes for children and adults at Muevete Dance Studio in Lemon Grove, California.[7]
Director of BFA, Acosta, has been inducted to San Diego Women's Hall of Fame as a Historian and for her work with BFA.[8]
References
- ^ "Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan". Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ ISBN 0938461001.
- ISBN 978-0313332104.
- ^ ISBN 978-1576071519. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ISBN 9781440800993. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ "Ballet Folklorico - The Dances of Mexico". Chamizal National Memorial. National Park Service. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ "Muevete Dance Studio". Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ "10 QUESTIONS: Natasha Josefowitz enters San Diego Women's Hall of Fame". La Jolla Light. 25 February 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.