Celebrate Christmas Traditions at the Newman Center

The program that will be presented at the “Fiestas Navideñas” event includes traditional musical pieces and choreographies that identify Christmas in Hispanic culture. “Those who attend are going to take a tour of the Christmas celebrations in various regions of Mexico,” said José Rosales, founder, choreographer and dancer of the ArtístiCO. Rosales, who was part of the cast of Amalia Hernández’s mythical ballet, says that the show begins with a choreography dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe and then continues with other celebrations of the season. “For us, Christmas begins on December 12,” he said.

The Spanish influence will also be present at “Fiestas Navideñas”. “We are going to be able to enjoy the talent of Jeanette Trujillo-Lucero, director and choreographer of the Fiesta Colorado company. Jeanette is going to show us her flamenco prowess to show evidence of how Spanish traditions impacted our culture ”, said Rosales. Meanwhile, Rosales is going to present, as a soloist, “La Danza de El Venado”. “It is a tribute to the Yaquis, a native indigenous group from Sonora. The piece is performed to the rhythm of drums and voices and reflects the original traditions of our continent ”, said Rosales.