Folklorico Facts
What part of the Folklorico shoe makes the audience hear the steps?
Metal nails in the toes and heel
Kiko is the first male board member
True
leather/suede vest, boots, denim pants/skirt, and a tejana
Baja California
Jarabe Tapatio - Jalisco
The Witch
La Bruja
What is considered to be the most known Folklorico region?
Jalisco
Every board member is a part of advance
False
Women: ranchero design dresses with Indigenous-influenced bright colored ribbons on their dresses and hair
Men: sombreros, traditional Spanish charro suits, and big bows
Jalisco
El Gallito - Sinaloa
The rooster
El gallito
What year did BFDEIU start having male dancers?
2023
La Bruja is based on the story of La Llorona
False
Women: white, lace dress with Spanish elements including a fan, floral headpiece, and an apron
Men: “Guayabera”, a white summer shirt and white pants
Veracruz
La Bruja - Vera Cruz
The Song of the Black Woman
Son de la Negra
What year was Ballet Folklorico de IU established?
2017
Jarabe Tapatio is sometimes referred to as "The Mexican Hat Dance"
True
Women: white shirt with lace and a gingham or floral skirt
Men: gingham shirt, leather belt, and a tejana
Chihuahua
Pavido Navido - Baja California
Lightning
Relampago
Who established BFDEIU?
Stephanie Estrada
BFDEIU has over 400 followers on Instagram
True
Women: dresses with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a skirt with lace, ruffles, ribbons and a floral pattern
Men: button-up shirt, white pants, and Tejano hat
Sinaloa
Rios de Nonoava - Chihuahua
The man from Autlan
El Autlense