The Long Center Announces Ballet Folklorico de Mexico - Oct 4
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
Award-winning Folkloric Ballet Ensemble Brings Mexico City to Life
Tickets on Sale this Friday, May 25 at 10 a.m.
(May 22, 2018 – Austin, TX) –The Long Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce an evening with the spectacular Ballet Folklórico de México, the award-winning folkloric ballet ensemble from Mexico City. This year the Ballet is returning to the United States for an extended multi-city tour featuring renewed performances of the company's classical choreography and will take the stage in Dell Hall for one night only on Thursday, October 4, at 7:30 p.m.
Pre-sale tickets are available for Long Center Members now – members receive a 10% discount and premium seating. Single tickets will go on sale this Friday, May 25 at 10 a.m.
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
Recognized internationally for its presentations of traditional Mexican dance, this world-famous company returns to Austin with a show the whole family can enjoy. Called “captivating” by The New York Times and a company with “extraordinary flair” by the Chicago Sun-Times, Ballet Folklórico “sets the stage ablaze with vibrant color and engaging rhythms” (The Boston Globe) as it honors Mexico’s rich cultural history.
Founded in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández, Ballet Folklórico brings together the music, dance and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Columbian civilizations through the modern era. With its permanent home at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, one of Mexico City's most historic venues, the company has developed choreography for 40 ballets, composed of 76 folk dancers who have performed extensively across Mexico and abroad.
The Long Center, a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, is an iconic, world-class performing arts center located in the heart of downtown and serves more than 450,000 individuals annually. As Austin’s Front Row, the Long Center is home to the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin Opera and Ballet Austin, and was “ built by the community, for the community.” By providing an impressive and diverse array of programming, The Long Center offers Austinites a place to experience remarkable entertainment and live arts together. For additional information and ticket details, please visit TheLongCenter.org or call (512) 474-LONG (5664). For more info about the Long Center, please visit
