Ballet Folklórico's 75th Anniversary Sparks 24-City US Tour

One of Mexico's most beloved cultural treasures is packing its bags for an anniversary celebration like no other. Ballet Folklórico de México, founded by legendary choreographer Amalia Hernández in 1952, will mark 75 years of preserving Mexican dance traditions with an ambitious 24-city tour across the United States.

The tour kicks off January 30 in Northridge, California, and wraps up March 23 in Austin, Texas. More than 50 company members will travel together, bringing dances from various regions of Mexico to life with live musicians, vibrant traditional costumes, and choreography that blends folk traditions with theatrical flair.

"Our 75th anniversary is a celebration not only of Ballet Folklórico de México, but of the people, communities, traditions and artists who have kept Mexico's cultural heritage alive," said Salvador Lopez, the company's general manager and Hernández's grandson. He emphasized the honor of introducing new generations to Mexico's diverse beauty through his grandmother's artistic vision.

The tour spans nine states, reaching major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, and Las Vegas, along with smaller communities like Chico, California and Carmel, Indiana. Audiences in Arizona, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, New Mexico, and Nevada will all get chances to experience the performances that have captivated viewers for decades.

The Ripple Effect

Since 1959, the company has performed nearly every Sunday at Mexico City's Palacio de Bellas Artes, pausing only during the COVID-19 pandemic. That decades-long commitment has helped elevate Mexican folk dance from local tradition to internationally recognized art form, inspiring countless dancers and cultural groups worldwide.

Hernández revolutionized how the world sees Mexican dance, giving traditional choreography and costumes the prestige they deserved. Her company proved that preserving cultural heritage and creating breathtaking theatrical experiences could go hand in hand, paving the way for folk arts everywhere to claim their rightful place on major stages.

Tickets are available through participating venue box offices and platforms like Ticketmaster. For communities across the US, especially those with Mexican heritage, these performances offer a powerful reminder that tradition and innovation can dance together beautifully.