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The Long Center for the Performing Arts > The Long Center: Michael and Susan Dell Hall
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W. Riverside Drive
Austin, TX 78704
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Info Phone: 512-474-LONG (5664)
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January 19, 2010
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Event Name: Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernandez
"Viva Ballet Folklórico de México!"
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posted by:
Aleta Garcia
from Austin, TX ,
Jan 21, 2010
Ballet Folklórico de México is more than just dancing. It is a retelling of Mexican and Indian history which artfully showcases the intricacies of their customs but, more importantly, the joyful...
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Ballet Folklórico de México is more than just dancing. It is a retelling of Mexican and Indian history which artfully showcases the intricacies of their customs but, more importantly, the joyful spirit of the people. Opening with a passionate Aztec dance and concluding with a traditional Jalisco dance (sombreros on floor: check.), some dancers wore elaborate headpieces and others large papier-mâché puppets, called “mojigangas.” I was awed by their stamina and pace (especially in the “zapateado” tapping sequences). Each piece in the program is a celebration of life and even death as evidenced by the graceful beauty of a “deer” stumbling to his death in the moving “Deer Dance.” The music comprised a conjunto jarocho, a four piece folk ensemble and finally the beloved mariachis for the finale. Surprisingly, a single note by a mariachi was held so long he turned a lovely shade of eggplant. Now, that’s the spirit I’m talking about! The final grito “Viva Mexico!” followed multiple ovations.
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Event Name: Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernandez
"Front row view of fanciful footwork…"
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posted by:
Beth Burroughs
from Austin, TX,
Jan 20, 2010
The costumes were amazing and colorful. The live music was fantastic – played and sung in a very tight group, esp. the harp player who stared ahead in transfixed music glory. The opening numbers of...
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The costumes were amazing and colorful. The live music was fantastic – played and sung in a very tight group, esp. the harp player who stared ahead in transfixed music glory. The opening numbers of each act were spectacular Indian dances. Highlights: a fellow throwin the lasso for crazy loops nonstop for a LONG time; the Deer Dance, where a dancer moved like a deer and died a slow death after being shot by arrows. Much of the dancing was done in large groups in unison, showing off the great traditions of Mexico and it was helpful to have the program explaining the history behind the dances. Much of the footwork reminded me of flamenco/tap. Some of the choreography and dances were weaker and more pedestrian, but all was showcased with pride. I was pleasantly surprised to find our seats in the front row. If I could tell when the occasional dancer seemed tired in their movements toward the end, I forgave it as almost all the cast danced highly energetic steps nonstop for 2 hours.
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Event Name: Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernandez
"Rustic to Refined; Sensual & Dazzling"
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posted by:
Preston Kirk
from Spicewood, TX USA,
Jan 20, 2010
My first encounter with “Ballet Folklorico de Mexico” – up close and personal on Tuesday night on the Dell Stage of the Long Center -- left me breathless, yet re-charged; a bit dazed and a lot...
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My first encounter with “Ballet Folklorico de Mexico” – up close and personal on Tuesday night on the Dell Stage of the Long Center -- left me breathless, yet re-charged; a bit dazed and a lot awed. It also left me disappointed. Disappointed that it plays only one night, because Austin’s largely Hispanic population and this highly appreciative audience surely warrants additional performances.
The Mexico City-based dance company delivered a kaleidoscopic spectacle of costume, choreography, music and story-telling. Founder-choreographer Amalia Hernandez’ vision of capturing and presenting regional dance traditions on stage is fully realized by the company of 44 dancers, a dozen musicians (drums, strings, horns) and her successor Salvador Lopez Lopez, Gen. Dir., and Norma Lopez Hernandez, Artistic Dir.
Ballet? Of course, but think also of sandal-footed tap, clogging, vaquero rope tricks, military rifle drill, and perhaps, a bit of flamenco. Regardless of the label, (more)
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Event Name: Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernandez
"Amazing Energy!"
Review
posted by:
Ronda Dale Kirk
from Spicewood TX USA,
Jan 20, 2010
The Long Center is fulfilling a vital mission in an impressive manner: bringing a great diversity of entertainment arts to Austin. Another triumph Tuesday night with Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. This...
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The Long Center is fulfilling a vital mission in an impressive manner: bringing a great diversity of entertainment arts to Austin. Another triumph Tuesday night with Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. This dazzling spectacle of synchronized choreography, colorful costumes and wonderful mariachi musicians kept an almost sold-out audience on the edge of its seat and at the end, on its feet.
The company has been around since 1952, but the dances --based on regional rituals, folklore and dances -- have not remained static. In fact, BFM revived dance programs not seen in the U.S. in 15 years.
The youthful dancers delivered a strenuous program of stories, fables and favorites in a near flawless performance, finishing in a flourish with "Jalisco," a charros-inspired number of songs and ballets that included the famous Mexican Hat Dance and a salute to the adoring audience with a profusion of colorful paper streamers sailing into the audience. Caramba! Only one performance in Austin?!
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Event Name: Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernandez
"Viva Ballet Folklórico de México!"
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posted by:
Aleta Garcia
from Austin, TX ,
Jan 21, 2010
Ballet Folklórico de México is more than just dancing. It is a retelling of Mexican and Indian history which artfully showcases the intricacies of their customs but, more importantly, the joyful...
Expand
Ballet Folklórico de México is more than just dancing. It is a retelling of Mexican and Indian history which artfully showcases the intricacies of their customs but, more importantly, the joyful spirit of the people. Opening with a passionate Aztec dance and concluding with a traditional Jalisco dance (sombreros on floor: check.), some dancers wore elaborate headpieces and others large papier-mâché puppets, called “mojigangas.” I was awed by their stamina and pace (especially in the “zapateado” tapping sequences). Each piece in the program is a celebration of life and even death as evidenced by the graceful beauty of a “deer” stumbling to his death in the moving “Deer Dance.” The music comprised a conjunto jarocho, a four piece folk ensemble and finally the beloved mariachis for the finale. Surprisingly, a single note by a mariachi was held so long he turned a lovely shade of eggplant. Now, that’s the spirit I’m talking about! The final grito “Viva Mexico!” followed multiple ovations.
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Event Name: Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernandez
"Front row view of fanciful footwork…"
Review
posted by:
Beth Burroughs
from Austin, TX,
Jan 20, 2010
The costumes were amazing and colorful. The live music was fantastic – played and sung in a very tight group, esp. the harp player who stared ahead in transfixed music glory. The opening numbers of...
Expand
The costumes were amazing and colorful. The live music was fantastic – played and sung in a very tight group, esp. the harp player who stared ahead in transfixed music glory. The opening numbers of each act were spectacular Indian dances. Highlights: a fellow throwin the lasso for crazy loops nonstop for a LONG time; the Deer Dance, where a dancer moved like a deer and died a slow death after being shot by arrows. Much of the dancing was done in large groups in unison, showing off the great traditions of Mexico and it was helpful to have the program explaining the history behind the dances. Much of the footwork reminded me of flamenco/tap. Some of the choreography and dances were weaker and more pedestrian, but all was showcased with pride. I was pleasantly surprised to find our seats in the front row. If I could tell when the occasional dancer seemed tired in their movements toward the end, I forgave it as almost all the cast danced highly energetic steps nonstop for 2 hours.
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Event Name: Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernandez
"Rustic to Refined; Sensual & Dazzling"
Review
posted by:
Preston Kirk
from Spicewood, TX USA,
Jan 20, 2010
My first encounter with “Ballet Folklorico de Mexico” – up close and personal on Tuesday night on the Dell Stage of the Long Center -- left me breathless, yet re-charged; a bit dazed and a lot...
Expand
My first encounter with “Ballet Folklorico de Mexico” – up close and personal on Tuesday night on the Dell Stage of the Long Center -- left me breathless, yet re-charged; a bit dazed and a lot awed. It also left me disappointed. Disappointed that it plays only one night, because Austin’s largely Hispanic population and this highly appreciative audience surely warrants additional performances.
The Mexico City-based dance company delivered a kaleidoscopic spectacle of costume, choreography, music and story-telling. Founder-choreographer Amalia Hernandez’ vision of capturing and presenting regional dance traditions on stage is fully realized by the company of 44 dancers, a dozen musicians (drums, strings, horns) and her successor Salvador Lopez Lopez, Gen. Dir., and Norma Lopez Hernandez, Artistic Dir.
Ballet? Of course, but think also of sandal-footed tap, clogging, vaquero rope tricks, military rifle drill, and perhaps, a bit of flamenco. Regardless of the label, (more)
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Event Name: Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernandez
"Amazing Energy!"
Review
posted by:
Ronda Dale Kirk
from Spicewood TX USA,
Jan 20, 2010
The Long Center is fulfilling a vital mission in an impressive manner: bringing a great diversity of entertainment arts to Austin. Another triumph Tuesday night with Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. This...
Expand
The Long Center is fulfilling a vital mission in an impressive manner: bringing a great diversity of entertainment arts to Austin. Another triumph Tuesday night with Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. This dazzling spectacle of synchronized choreography, colorful costumes and wonderful mariachi musicians kept an almost sold-out audience on the edge of its seat and at the end, on its feet.
The company has been around since 1952, but the dances --based on regional rituals, folklore and dances -- have not remained static. In fact, BFM revived dance programs not seen in the U.S. in 15 years.
The youthful dancers delivered a strenuous program of stories, fables and favorites in a near flawless performance, finishing in a flourish with "Jalisco," a charros-inspired number of songs and ballets that included the famous Mexican Hat Dance and a salute to the adoring audience with a profusion of colorful paper streamers sailing into the audience. Caramba! Only one performance in Austin?!
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