Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
- Public Event
Presented By: Caltech Committee on Institute Programs
Outfitted in traditional dress, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company brings to the stage a highly electrifying and stunning showcase of the regional dances of Mexico. Most noted for their compelling interpretations of traditional Aztec dances, Calpulli also exhibits the dances from the states of Jalisco, Michoacan, Puebla, and Veracruz. Dances from these regions are often performed to commemorate historic events and special occasions like Cinco de Mayo, Day of the Dead, and Mexican Independence Day.
Calpulli is a Native American word referring to the groups or clans categorized by trade, which contributed to the whole Aztec civilization. This young, vibrant dance ensemble is a certified "calpulli" of artists and will excite and entertain even the most novice audiences of traditional dance.
Learn More: www.calpullidance.org
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Season Sponsor: Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union
Marketing Partner: Caltech Folk Music Society