About Us

Ensambles Ballet Folklorico de San Francisco is an innovative, theatrical body of dancers committed to the preservation of one of the richest artistic manifestations of tradition and culture in Mexico - Folklorico Dance! Founded in 1992 by enthusiastic dances with different degrees of experience in Mexican folk dance, their mission is to promote Mexican dance with quality and authenticity.

Every year, since 1999, with the support of local and state organizations, such as, The Zellerbach Foundation, California Arts Council, as well as local businesses, Ensambles presents an annual production, where they have the opportunity to bring to their audience the best they have to offer. In 2002, a Children's class was created for those 12 years old and under and had their debut performance in November 2003, during the 10th year anniversary celebrations. Other projects include hosting other Folklorico Dance companies in California and Mexico to perform and share their talent in San Francisco.
 

Ensambles has been fortunate to form alliances and collaborate with other community based organizations such as:
· ODC San Francisco
· World Arts West
· Young Audiences of the Bay Area
· WomenCARE foundation
· Mission Reading Center
· Tango a Media Luz
· Khadra International Center

Events that Ensambles has participated in include:
· San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival
· Stern Grove Festival
· People Like Me
· Margaret Cruz Latina Breast Cancer Foundation Fundraising Event
· 11th Annual International Congress of Women's Health
· New California Media EXPO and Awards
· Make a Wish Foundation Fundraising Event
· Entre Nosotras Fundraising Event
· Shanti AIDS Foundation Fundraising Event
· James Adams Fundraising Event
· Dia de Muertos at the Oakland Museum of California
· SFSU Raza Center
· Cancer Survivor's Day in the Park
· "Music in the Park," Los Gatos, CA
· "Summer in the Park," Belvedere, CA
· "Enlazos," with Teatro Flamenco

Mexican folklore is a continually evolving dance form based on tradition and ritual that touches the performer's and audience's soul. We hope by teaching and promoting this tradition, we will open a window to a new discipline for others to discover, and cultivate a desire to research and explore this art form.