Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández 75th Anniversary Tour

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández comes to Dell Hall on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, as part of their 75th anniversary tour. The company is widely considered Mexico's premier folkloric dance ensemble, and this particular program is built around the richness and diversity of Mexican culture, taking the audience from pre-Columbian rituals through to mariachi-filled fiestas.

Founded in 1952 by choreographer Amalia Hernández, the company takes traditional Mexican folk festivals and translates them into theatrical performances. That means you'll see the dances presented with full choreography, elaborate costumes, and live music rather than as a casual community celebration. The scope is broad enough to cover different eras and regions of the country in a single evening, moving from the ancient rituals of Mexico's earliest civilizations to the more familiar sounds of the mariachi.

It's a company with a long history behind it—75 years of work since Hernández started it in the early fifties. El Sol de Irapuato has called it "the most emblematic folk dance ensemble in our country and around the world," which gives you a sense of its standing back home.

The show is presented by the Long Center, and the venue runs a pre-show Member Lounge with complimentary snacks and access to a private bar if you're arriving early. It's an indoor event, and everyone needs a ticket to get in. The performance starts at 7:30 PM at Dell Hall, 701 W. Riverside Dr.