LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Gema Folklorico is an organization that has been making a change in the Lubbock area, sharing traditional Mexican dance with the community.<\/p>\n
Alex Barron is the co-director of the organization. He said the group performs traditional dances from Mexico.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just traditional dances from Mexico. Everything that you see on stage, that\u2019s how they used to dance at one point or another in Mexico,\u201d Barron said.<\/p>\n
Barron said he wants everyone to experience ballet folklorico, whether they are in the audience or on the stage.<\/p>\n
\u201cI mean, the Mexican culture is very loud, very lively. It\u2019s a beautiful art form. I like how diverse it is. And there\u2019s a different style of dance for each state,\u201d Barron said.<\/p>\n
Colorful outfits highlight regional styles<\/p>\n
Along with the sound of the grito and tap shoes, the colorful outfits worn by each dancer stand out.<\/p>\n
Arika Cordova is a dancer with the organization. She said every region of Mexico has its own dance and dress style.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo every region has a different type of dance and dress. So this one is Sinaloa, so it\u2019s beautiful, dramatic turns, but every region is different depending on the dress as well,\u201d Cordova said.<\/p>\n
Cordova said she did not have the opportunity to embrace her heritage at a young age while growing up.<\/p>\n
\u201cI really think it\u2019s pretty nice to have these showcases and express our culture out to people that may not know what ballet folklorico is,\u201d Cordova said.<\/p>\n
Cordova wants everyone who may feel far from their roots to know they can always come back.<\/p>\n
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