Fantasia Ballet Folklorico performs many of the native folk dances from different regions of Mexico wearing a colorful array of costumes.
The group, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the Lansing area since 1996, exists to increase social consciousness of cultural contributions by Hispanics through the fine art of dance, music and costume. Dances represent the Mexican states of Colima, Guadalajara, Vera Cruz, Chihuahua, Jalisco, Baja California, Michoacán, Yucatan and Aguascalientes.
Fantasia Ballet Folklorico also aims to motivate young children, teenagers and young adults to develop discipline, self-esteem, respect and an understanding of the Hispanic culture. There are currently over 30 youth in the group, ranging from the ages of 3 to 21 years old.
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Welcome to Mosaic 2012
The Michigan Mosaic Music Festival is a public celebration of diversity and unity on Labor Day weekend in Michigan’s capital city.
The event is staged over Labor Day weekend in cooperation with Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art, the labor community, and the City of Lansing. Activities include multicultural dance, music, activities, cuisine and live bands.
This year’s festival will take place Friday, August 31 through Sunday, September 2, 2012.