ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET FOLKLÓRICO
ASFB’s Folklórico outreach program represents Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s firm commitment to programs that enrich the lives of children and inspire new generations of creative thinkers and artists. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet founded Folklórico in 1998 with a goal of engaging the Latino community with a quality arts program. Using folkloric dance as the vehicle, Folklórico teaches artistic excellence, promotes positive youth development and encourages the crossing of cultural boundaries among students and their families. With remarkable success, Folklórico now directly impacts the lives of 240 students, grades K-12 in Basalt, Carbondale and Santa Fe public schools. This free, after-school program has become Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s premier outreach program and a source of great pride for the organization. Our award-winning Folklórico ensemble performs regularly across Colorado, New Mexico and the country.