Photos by Frank X. Moraga / www.AmigosNAZ.com ©2024
FLAGSTAFF — The beauty and magic of el Día de los Muertos through folkloric dances from the regions of El Estado de México- Concheros (Aztec dances), Oaxaca, Puebla, Jalisco and Veracruz was presented at the Orpheum Theater on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 by Flagstaff’s own award-winning Ballet Folklórico de Colores during its “¡Mueve el Esqueleto¡” celebration.
The fundraiser also included an authentic altar/ofrenda presented by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to remember our loved ones who have passed on.
Traditional Mexican food for El Día de los Muertos was also available for purchase.
Ballet Folklórico previously performed its “Paseo Navideño — A Christmas Journey Through México” celebration on Dec. 9, 2023 and most recently performed at the annual Celebraciones de la Gente on Oct. 26-27 at the Museum of Northern Arizona and at the Día de los Muertos celebration at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village on Nov. 2 in Sedona.
About Ballet Folklórico de Colores:
In 2005, Ballet Folklórico De Colores was formed by Sergio Padilla, interested parents and teachers from Puente de Hózhó Bilingual School to teach and perform the beautiful folk dances from Mexico for our Flagstaff community. The organization filed for 501 (c) (3) status that year. Ballet Folklórico De Colores is a community, non-profit organization dedicated to teaching and performing traditional Mexican folk dances. We strive to provide a quality dance experience to children in the Flagstaff community at an affordable rate. We pride ourselves in being an inclusive organization that fosters cultural diversity. We provide educational experiences for community youth, with outreach to the Flagstaff community in the performing arts. We promote and preserve traditional Mexican folk dance.
