How Did Amalia Alvarez Contribute To Dance

The light shine down and the music surrounds her as she dance into the air and across the stage. The audience yells and clap for her as the curtain close. It’s the end of another work week for Jane Onwuegbuchu. Jane comes from a very huge family of 8, where it’s very hard for her to be at the center of attention, especially being the 5th child. Jane was born in Houston, Texas on June 22, 1987 to Rosaline and James Onwuegbuchu. She started dancing at the young age of 3 with Elite dancers and fell in love with dancing since then. “Growing up as a child, Jane was a very good child, she loved dancing and just seeing her dance melt my heart. She was a part of a lot of dance organization, church, youth dance team etc… You name it and she was there,”

In the 1960’s, Ballet Folklorico was founded in the United States by the famous choreographer, Amelia Hernandez. With the combination of her own heritage and experience of classical ballet, she merged the two, creating Ballet Folklorico. It is traditional Mexican dances and ballet characteristics with a great emphasis on local folk culture.

Amalia Hernandez was born in 1917, and was the famous creator of Ballet Folklorico. Classical Ballet was Hernandez’s first passion, in which she started taking lessons as a young girl. Later in her life, she decided to specialize in Native American dance. Ballet Folklorico was first founded in 1952. The company was a huge success, and soon became the largest and most popular dance company in the entire world. More than 60 regions of Mexico were incorporated into her performances. Amalia Hernandez’s work and style incorporated many different cultures and themes. Many dances were fiesta themed and incorporated beautiful different colors and costumes. Fiesta theme performances were fun and different to watch. The vibrant colors and creativity made them unique and festive. A great deal of Mexican history was also incorporated in Hernandez’s work as well.

People can now be a talented dancer just like her by going to her dance studio and learning how to dance. People will give her credibility for teaching them how to dance.This gave her a historical credibility because when she died her dance studio will still be there and people will still going then as well. Also a dancer names Clarence Bradley went to her dance studio to start dancing and had a stage debut.People are going to her dance studio and are becoming icon and getter dancer like herself and Clarence Bradley. So no matter if she is still alive or not she will still be known as a dancing and having a dance studio that everyone goes

On Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. I attended Ballet Hispanico at the Detroit Opera House. Ballet Hispanico was founded in 1970 by Venezuelan born dancer, Tina Ramiez after identifying the need to provide Latino dancers with access to training and performance opportunities. Ballet Hispanico is recognized as one of the country’s top Latino dance organizations. Over the past 40+ years, it has provided dance education and outreach programs to New York communities to engage interested residents in a guided exploration of dance and Latino cultures by expanding their knowledge in aesthetic awareness, cultural appreciation, and self-expression.

When she was younger, it wasn’t hard for her to learn the new choreography.She was a natural dancer,but no matter how well of a dancer she was she knew that she could always improve her skills. She also became a local dancer and she performed at rodeos and county fair. One of instructor said “She didn't know learn the basics.” She needed to be taught the basics.

Abraham’s passion for music never died. He would teach her older brother and sister how to play instruments. She felt left out because she was the only one that didn't play any instrument so, she questioned her dad why he didn’t let her sing and he would say that the reason was because she was simply too small. That’s when, Selena proved her dad wrong. She showed him what she was capable of, so she began singing. Her dad couldn't believe how beautiful she sounded. That’s when Abraham saw that selena had a great talent. Her dad made Selena practice almost every day with her brother and sister. When Selena was nine, Abraham, started the group “ Selena Y Los Dinos “ meaning Selena and the guys. The band featured her sister Suzette on the drums

Her role model is her mother because she has always guided her through the most difficult times. She does not currently play sports, but used to dance and compete. Her favorite song of the day is “Felices Los Cuatro” by Maluma. Her favorite song switches often. One of her biggest fears is when people act like animals.

From war orphan to star ballerina, Micaela Deprince has inspired millions of dancers across the world to follow their dreams. Becoming the first full African American female classical ballet dancer, she has changed the face of ballet. From her story to all of her big accomplishments, she is certainly looked upon by millions of young dancers, including me.

Betty Marie Tallcheif changed her life forever when she decided she wanted to be a ballerina. In her career as a ballet dancer she discovered how to mix her heritage with her talents of dancing. If you didn’t already know her she is most famously known for her piece she did called, The FireBird. She achieved the unbelievable for her tribe and represents them well. She even received awards but that’s another story.

Antonio’s mother played very vital role in his success. She is always in front of Antonio and guided him to move in right way and helps in making right choices. “A scholar already, on his first day of school! Yes! My mother retorted.

Louise Brooks grew more and more popular with every dance performance until she was fired for endangering the dance company she worked for co-founder’s job. This led her to her most prominent

Maria Chavez was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. She has nine siblings, she being the second oldest. Because her family didn't have enough money to support themselves, she insisted to get a job to get money for her family. That led her to experience different jobs and fields. When she started working in a pharmacy at a age of 14, she got interested in being a pharmacist. Her family could not pay for college and achieve her dreams, but at that moment she did not gave up. A person needs to reach their dreams by giving effort and time in order to achieve it.

She stood out from her society because she was never afraid of expressing herself. Martha started teaching a group of dancers who wanted to get out of their shell. Since It took a while for Martha to find herself until she was a teenager. Her studio was influenced by dancer who put their heart out in dance. Her dance studio lived on for 66 years.

Her parents are believed to have migrated from Mexico and she belongs to entrepreneurs’ family background; her parents run a business in Las Vegas. Mercado attended Bishop