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Amalia Hernandez discusses Mexican ballet dancing

BROADCAST: Aug. 25, 1982 | DURATION: 00:37:06

Synopsis

Choreographer and dancer Amalia Hernandez discusses her influences, as the ensemble that she founded, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, prepares for an upcoming performance at the Arie Crown Theater.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 25, 1982

Duration
37 minutes, 6 seconds

Topics

Dance Anthropology & Sociology Latino/a/x and Hispanic Culture & History

People

Dancers

Tags

Hernandez, Amalia, 1917-2000---Interviews Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. Folk dancing--Mexico. Ballet--Mexico. Audiotapes Radio programs Hernandez, Amalia, 1917-2000,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Mexican culture Mestizos

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