Danza Folklórica Escénica

September 21st, 2011
7:00 pm

“Danza Folklórica Escénica: El Sello Artístico de Rafael Zamarripa” (Mexican Folkloric Dance: Rafael Zamarripa’s Artistic Trademark) followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers, Olga Nájera-Ramírez, Professor of Anthropology UC Santa Cruz and Russell Rodiguez, PhD

MEXICAN FOLKLORIC DANCE tells the story of the vibrant art form through the life and work of the internationally acclaimed artist and choreographer, Rafael Zamarripa. A former member of the Ballet Folklórico de Mexico, Zamarripa is an innovator who has kept the art form alive among young people, founding and inspiring dance companies in Mexico and the US. Mexican folkloric dance is a stylized, choreographed art form designed to display the cultural diversity of Mexico with energy, heart, and intricate technique. Rooted in the post-revolutionary period, folkloric dance blossomed in the 1960s and has become a thriving phenomenon in Mexico and the United States, and is performed all over the world. This documentary traces its development through the experiences and artistic productions of Rafael Zamarripa and the dancers he has influenced.

Official Website
www.olganajera.com

The Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater at
The Tech Museum
201 South Market Street
San José, CA 95113

Music:
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Festival Workshops:
Mariachi 101
Film & Community Conversations:
Rubén Martínez
Concerts:
Outdoor Feria del Mariachi (FREE!)

Music:
Mariachi Azteca
Festival Workshops:
Folklórico Dance Workshops
Films:
Danza Folklórica Escénica
Films:
MEXICO (An IMAX Film)

Music:
Los Lobos
Films:
At the End of the Day
Music:
Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez
Film & Community Conversations:
U. Roberto Romano

Dance:
Rafael Zamarripa
Concerts:
Latina on the Loose
Film & Community Conversations:
Olga Nájera-Ramírez
Music:
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles

Special Events:
¡A Moverse Todos! Mariachi Family Day
Concerts:
Once Upon A Time… A Mariachi Musical
Music:
Tito Puente Jr.
Films:
The Harvest

Dance:
Calpulli Tonalehqueh
Concerts:
The Sound of East LA Meets the Kings of Latin Swing
Music:
Vikki Carr
Music:
Mariachi Cobre

Special Events:
A Community Conversation
Dance:
Los Lupeños
Film & Community Conversations:
Russell Rodríguez, Ph.D
Film & Community Conversations:
Olga Briseño

Music:
Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán
Special Events:
Mariachi Mass
Film & Community Conversations:
Richard Gonzales
Films:
When Worlds Collide Documentary

Film & Community Conversations:
Albie Hecht
Film & Community Conversations:
Gil Sperry
Concerts:
Student Showcase Concert
Music:
Mariachi Véritas de Harvard

Festival Workshops:
Music & Dance Workshops
Film & Community Conversations:
Thomas A. Saenz
Friday, May 4, 2012:
VivaFest 2012 Spring Events – Conversations with Javier Sicilia Ruben Martinez and Ruben Navarrette
Film & Community Conversations:
Dionisio Ceballos