Mexican Folkloric Dance

Silvia Lozano, born in Puebla Mexico, is internationally recognized as a leading promoter of authentic Mexican folklore. She studied classical ballet and contemporary dance at the Academia Mexicana de La Danza (Mexican Academy of Dance) and studied Mexican folkloric dance at the Instituto Mexicano de las Bellas Artes (Mexican Institute of Fine Arts). She also studied architecture and painting at the Academy of San Carlos. She earned a scholarship to participate in the Amalia Hernandez Ballet Folclorico company, where she performed ballet and contemporary dance and was invited to become a company member. In 1960, Lozano founded her first company, Cantos y Danzas de Mexico, consisting of 40 folklore dancers. The company's name underwent several changes and eventually became Ballet Folclorico Nacional de Mexico Aztlan. Lozano signed a commercial contract with Columbia Artists Festivals (CAMI). For 18 years the company made presentations in North America, Asia, and Europe. Pianist Liberace performed with the company in Las Vegas, having great success for one year. Ballet Folclorico Nacional de Mexico Aztlan took part in the opening of the Epcot Center in Orlando, Florida. They also represented Mexico in the Dubai Shopping Festival in the United Arab Emirates. Lozano collaborated for eight years with the Mexican army, creating and directing historical and cultural events. Lozano is dedicated to preserving the originality and authenticity of Mexican dance by presenting performances that retain the traditional meaning and history. Her greatest desire is to show people worldwide the beauty of the music, dance, and costumes of Mexican traditions. Karla Canamar received a bachelor of arts degree in dance with a minor in education from Texas Woman's University. While attending TWU, Karla performed with the International Dance Company (under the direction of Gladys Keeton) and Danceworks (directed by Mary Williford-Shade). She has presented work at several national conventions, including National Dance Association Pedagogy Conference, Texas Dance Educators Association, and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. In 2009, Karla performed with the Ballet Folclorico Nacional de Mexico Aztlan, directed by Silvia Lozano in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. She currently works with the company in the development of new folkloric projects in the education field. Ms. Canamar is a presenter for the Center for Educator Development in Fine Arts and a full-time dance instructor at Moises E. Molina High School and an adjunct instructor at Mountain View College in Dallas, Texas.

How to Use This DVD-ROM and Music CD Introduction Warm-Ups and Techniques Warm-Up Exercises Basic Footwork Technique Glossary Classroom Materials Hidalgo Las Inditas La Petenera Glossary Jalisco El Maracumbe Las Alazanas Glossary Michoacan El Baile de la Costilla Jarabe Michoacano Glossary Nuevo Leon La Polka El Chotis Glossary Veracruz El Palomo y La Paloma El Colas Glossary