Tradition, connection at center of mariachi, traditional dance
The dresses worn by members of Ballet Folklorico Cielo de Mexico are as much a part of the traditional dances as the dance steps. Members of the group perform at the Grant County Fair Saturday.
Cheryl Schweizer/Columbia Basin Herald
Adrian Rojas of Mariachi Huenachi plays the vihuela during the group’s performance at the Grant County Fair.
A dancer with Ballet Folklorico Cielo de Mexico uses her skirt as part of the performance at the Grant County Fair.
Guitarron (foreground) and trumpet players from Mariachi Huenachi perform for the crowd at the Grant County Fair Saturday.
Ballet Folklorico Cielo de Mexico founder Gabriela Ramirez performs a traditional dance from the state of Vera Cruz during the group’s performance at the Grant County Fair Saturday.
Delilah Cabrera sings a traditional song during Saturday’s performance by Mariachi Hueachi at the Grant County Fair.
Performers with Ballet Folklorico de Mexico show off their steps at the Grant County Fair Saturday.
Violinists with Mariachi Huenachi provide the melody during Saturday’s performance at the Grant County Fair.
MOSES LAKE — It’s an American tradition for people coming to the United States to bring their cultures with them. Ballet Folklorico founder Gabriela Ramirez said she started the troupe because she wanted to keep dancing the traditional Mexican way.
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