October 06, 2008

Rodey Presents Mexican Folk Dancing

Miguel CaroMiguel Caro y Fiesta Mexicana present “Los Colores de Mexico: An Evening with Miguel Caro” on Saturday, Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m. in Rodey Theater, UNM Center for the Arts. Caro, a member of UNM’s theatre and dance faculty, has been part of the New Mexican dance community since 1978. His Ballet Folklórico dance company was the very first in New Mexico.

Photo: Miguel Caro

He has traveled all over the world with Amelia Hernandez’ Ballet Folklórico de México and Sylvia Lozano’s Ballet Nacional de México before moving to Albuquerque, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1983. Through his training Caro has mastered every aspect of folklorico, from costume design to dance, and the cosmetology aspects as well.

Tickets are available at the UNM Bookstore. Prices are $40 for adults, $20 for students and seniors, and $15 for children.

Posted by scarr at October 6, 2008 09:40 AM