About Folklore Mexicano
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Biographies:
Gabriela:
Gabriela Carbone was born in Guadalajara Mexico. Her first
performance was at age seven marking the beginning of her
inspiration and passion towards Mexican folk dance. Her father,
Lazaro Figueroa Vera who liked to travel through Mexico, nurtured
her knowledge of Mexican culture and traditions interacting with the
people from different areas of Mexico. Gabriela represented her
home town in several state and regional competitions winning
awards. Through this, a scout from the municipal government
inducted her into the ballet Folklorico Poncehui, a government
endorsed group that traveled regionally, Gabriela danced with that
group until 18 and years later moved to the US. Gabriela travels
twice a year to Mexico to continue researching Mexican dance.
performance was at age seven marking the beginning of her
inspiration and passion towards Mexican folk dance. Her father,
Lazaro Figueroa Vera who liked to travel through Mexico, nurtured
her knowledge of Mexican culture and traditions interacting with the
people from different areas of Mexico. Gabriela represented her
home town in several state and regional competitions winning
awards. Through this, a scout from the municipal government
inducted her into the ballet Folklorico Poncehui, a government
endorsed group that traveled regionally, Gabriela danced with that
group until 18 and years later moved to the US. Gabriela travels
twice a year to Mexico to continue researching Mexican dance.
Mission Statement
Founder Director
| Folklore Mexicano Del Sur De California Ballet Folklorico |
To preserve Mexican culture and tradition through dance. To offer this
performing art in its most authentic essence through research and
international cultural exchange, since folk dancing is living anthropology.
performing art in its most authentic essence through research and
international cultural exchange, since folk dancing is living anthropology.
- Winner of the “Most Enthusiasm and effort” Award 2004 and 2005.
- Winner of the “Determination and Vision, (Robert Kathib)”
Award. 2004 and 2005. (Founder) - Winner of the “Image Award” 2005 (co-founder.)
- Gold Awards 2004-2005 Service to the Community
- Two Platinum Awards 2005 Service to the Community.
- FOUR times on TV. (PBS, Channel 62 and Cable Channel
through International Relations Council). - Danced internationally and nationally
- Corona Mayor’s award. #1 place, best entry. At Corona Christmas parade 2006
- LAS VEGAS World Folk Dance Competition Showcase 2006
- CRISTINA Show (Channel 34 Univision) 2006
- National Association of Folk Groups participant 2004, 2005
- Danzantes Unidos Festival participant 2005, 2006, 2007
- International Mariachi festival Participant 2006
- Mexican Congress of Folk Dance participant 2005
- International cultural exchange 2005, 2006, 2007
- PECHANGA CASINO 2007
- MOROGO CASINO 2007
- BEVERLY HILLS, Ca. 2007
- Riverside Dickens Festival 2007
- Multicultural Youth Festival Downtown Riverside 2005, 2006, 2007
- Fiesta Broadway Los Angeles Ca.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Riverside, Ca. 2007
- Best Dance Troup. Beaumont 89th Cherry Festival Parade 2007