The Los Angeles Library’s LA Made series offers excellent cultural programming at branches across the city. Programs range from music, dance, and theater performances to conversations with local entertainers. Check out their page (http://www.lapl.org/lamade) for the when, what, and where of what is going on.
Let’s talk specifically about the Arroyo Seco Branch. We will be having an exciting performance of Mexican-American folk dance by local troupe Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles. Join us on October 14 at 3:00 for their performance.
Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles was founded in 2011 by Kareli Montoya. Though young, the dance company has already distinguished itself as the nation's premier Mexican folk dance company. They have performed in world-class venues such as the Nokia Theater, Greek Theater, John Anson Ford Amphitheater, Santa Barbara Bowl, Valley Performing Arts Center and the Staples Center. The dance company has been accompanied by various mariachi bands including Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Los Camperos, Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan, world-famous Mariachi Vargas and Mariachi Divas. Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles has shared the stage with celebrities such as Lila Downs, Beatriz Adriana, Paquita la del Barrio, and Armenian pop star Lilit Hovhannisyan. This amazing dance troupe is the first folklórico company in the country to accompany a symphony: the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra and the Marina del Rey Symphony Orchestra, both conducted by Frank Fetta.
Definitely not something to miss, so mark your calendar.
