STC presents it’s sixth annual “Tradiciones” performance Jan. 27 at McAllen’s Performing Arts Center

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MCALLEN, TEXAS (Jan. 24, 2017) –  South Texas College’s (STC) Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) presents its 6th Annual “Tradiciones” Ballet Folklórico performance at McAllen’s Performing Arts Center on Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Ballet Folklórico  is comprised of traditional Mexican dances. The dances derive from the various cultures in México including those from indigenous tribes and communities.

“Tradiciones’ encompasses a mixture of history, tradition, live music and dynamic dancing for the whole family to enjoy,” said Adolfo Salinas, Artistic Coordinator with Ballet Folklórico at South Texas College. “The group has been working hard putting this event together and will present three new regions that include an Aztec warrior dance piece, a love story from the state of Nayarit, and a historic dance piece on the settlement and establishment of the people of Veracruz, among other regions that the crowd has previously enjoyed.”

Tickets are currently on sale at the McAllen Convention Center box office.  For more information, call the Center for Mexican American Studies at South Texas College at 956-872-2071