Ensambles Ballet Folklorico de San Francisco Celebrates 30 Years
| Ticket Information Early Bird Special: Adult (18-60): $40 Senior (61+): $35 Youth (12-17): $35 Child (4-11): $23 Group discounts (10 tickets+) available by contacting Ensambles at Ensamblesfin@gmail.com Ticket prices include all fees. Run Time: 2 Hours General Admission |
Ensambles Ballet Folklórico de San Francisco celebrates 30 years with Anniversary of the Pearl at the Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. Join us on an enchanting journey spanning 500 years of Mexican culture and tradition.
Anniversary of the Pearl is a spectacular presentation of Mexican folkloric dance that offers a glimpse into the history that has shaped the ethnic melting pot that is Mexico today. The dancers, wearing exquisite, handcrafted costumes, will transport you through different regions of Mexico, each with their own rich blend of Indigenous, European, and African influences.
Featuring live music by Vinic-Kay, the phenomenal folkloric music ensemble led by José Roberto Hernandez, you will hear both traditional and original musical compositions, culminating in a homage to Juan Gabriel, the legendary Mexican singer-songwriter.
Special guest appearance by the youth of Mariachi Media Luna of Half Moon Bay
Anniversary of the Pearl is a spectacular presentation of Mexican folkloric dance that offers a glimpse into the history that has shaped the ethnic melting pot that is Mexico today. The dancers, wearing exquisite, handcrafted costumes, will transport you through different regions of Mexico, each with their own rich blend of Indigenous, European, and African influences.
Featuring live music by Vinic-Kay, the phenomenal folkloric music ensemble led by José Roberto Hernandez, you will hear both traditional and original musical compositions, culminating in a homage to Juan Gabriel, the legendary Mexican singer-songwriter.
Special guest appearance by the youth of Mariachi Media Luna of Half Moon Bay
Photograph credit: Marcie Gonzalez
About Ensambles Ballet Folklorico de San Francisco:
Zenon Barron, Founder and Artistic Director of Ensambles, is an educator, professional researcher and costume designer of Mexican and Latin America folklore. Trained in classical ballet, modern and folkloric dance, his honors include the Isadora Duncan Award and the Malonga Casquelourd Lifetime Achievement Award. Prior to founding Ensambles, Zenon toured the US and Europe with the Ballet Folklórico de México.
The Ensambles dancers come from diverse ethnic backgrounds and vary in age and training. From high school students to working professionals with decades of experience, all share a passion for dance and preserving the beautiful traditions of Mexico. Driven by their deep commitment, several dancers actively teach children’s traditional dance in San Francisco, Half Moon Bay and West Marin.
Accompanied by Vinic-Kay, an experimental folkloric music group founded in the 1980s by Musical Director José Roberto Hernández, the group is known for using traditional instruments in its repertoire to preserve the diverse roots of Latin America's musical heritage.
The Ensambles dancers come from diverse ethnic backgrounds and vary in age and training. From high school students to working professionals with decades of experience, all share a passion for dance and preserving the beautiful traditions of Mexico. Driven by their deep commitment, several dancers actively teach children’s traditional dance in San Francisco, Half Moon Bay and West Marin.
Accompanied by Vinic-Kay, an experimental folkloric music group founded in the 1980s by Musical Director José Roberto Hernández, the group is known for using traditional instruments in its repertoire to preserve the diverse roots of Latin America's musical heritage.
For more information, visit ensambles-sf.com