Mission Hills High School (MHHS) Folklorico dancers pose with Mountain Shadows Community Homes – San Diego residents, Anne, Donna, and Josh. |
by Sheryl Wilde A Celebration of Music, Dance & Culture! Mission Hills High School Ballet Folklorico
Performs at MSCH – San Diego |
MHHS Folklorico dancer twirls and swirls in a traditional Mexican costume to the delight of residents at MSCH – San Diego. |
Ballet Folklorico is a celebration of the vibrant Mexican culture through dance, music, costumes and storytelling. The MHHS Ballet Folklorico Club recently visited MSCH-San Diego, performing the traditional Mexican dance style which embodies the spirit of the Mexican people. |
MHHS Folklorico dancer, with residents James (black jacket), Terri (brown shirt), and Kenny (blue shirt) enjoying the performance. |
“We wanted to do something different for the residents,” says Brittin Parker, MSCH-San Diego. “All of the residents came out. It was a really good time!” |
MSCH – San Diego resident, Brian, and MHHS Folklorico dancer share a moment of friendship. |
The Folklorico performance was filled with colorful costumes, vibrant choreography, stirring music and compelling storytelling. |
MHHS Folklorico dancers transcend borders with dynamic choreography, preserving a vibrant cultural heritage. |
“The Mission Hills High School team not only danced – they danced with the residents as well,” adds Brittin. “They asked for people to come up on stage and dance. Several residents were so excited they got up on their own and went on stage and danced. Kara and Paul, Stephanie, and Karen, all got up and danced with the MHHS team. Several other residents went on stage and danced in their wheelchairs. Johanna went on stage and danced with Josh and Brian. It was great!”
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MSCH – San Diego residents, Paul and Kara, enjoying the MHHS Ballet Folklorico performance. |
Folklorico dances are rooted in the histories of the indigenous cultures of Mexico. There are many different regional styles, representing various local customs and traditions. |
MSCH – San Diego resident, Karen and MHHS dancer, share an emotional connection on stage during the Folklorico performance. |
The popularity of Folklorico transcends borders, allowing people across the world to learn about the unique identities, talents, values, and stories of the traditional communities that laid the foundation of today’s Mexican culture. |
MSCH – San Diego residents watch as the MHHS Folklorico dancers perform. |
By hosting events such as this, it is our goal not only to honor other cultures, but to share the unique story of our Mountain Shadows community – enriched by the unique identities, talents, abilities, and histories of our entire Mountain Shadows Family – with the greater community. |
MSCH – San Diego residents (Karen, Stephanie, Mark, Paul, Kara, Johanna)
and MHHS Folklorico Club members – bridging cultures through dance. |
And on this day, a fully-accessible bridge was built, and all those who crossed – whether dancing or rolling – learned of the value of those on the other side. |
MHHS Folklorico dancer performs with energy and a warm smile at MSCH – San Diego. |
Folklorico is a beloved Mexican dance through which the MHHS Folklorico Club strives to honor its heritage.
And says the Silvertip, MHHS newsletter, “Anyone who joins the Folklorico Club should look forward to being full of energy and warm smiles.” Energy and warm smiles… Perhaps these are the qualities which may one day lead to the bridging of all cultural divides.
We thank all of the MHHS Folklorico Club members for sharing their energy and smiles with us! |
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Please email comments about this story to Sheryl Wilde at: swilde@mtnshadows.org. |
Mandy Huiras Mountain Shadows Foundation
Director of Development
Contact Mandy today to learn more about the Mountain Shadows Foundation and how you can continue to make a difference in the lives of our residents:
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