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Ballet Beautiful

Imagen y Espíritu Ballet Folklórico takes center stage at CultureFest.

By Robyn Kontra Tanner // Photos by Joe Johnston

Trumpets serenaded the crowd as members of Imagen y Espíritu Ballet Folklórico de Cal Poly lit up UU plaza with traditional Mexican dancing during the university’s annual CultureFest in October. Barbara Rodriguez, an animal science student, glided and twirled to “El Son de la Negra,” a song from the region of Jalisco. The number’s choreography was long and complicated, giving experienced performers like Rodriguez the chance to shine. The groups new members also took center stage to dance to “La Guacamaya” from the region of Sinaloa.

Seven men and women in traditional Mexican clothing dance in UU plaza

Dancers Left to Right: Marlen Reyes, Lian Martinez, Luke Mendoza, Sebastian Contreras, Valeria Iniguez, Brandi Zepada, Alexys Domingo.

Pairs of men and women dancers in traditional Mexican clothing dance in the UU plaza

Dancers Left to Right: Josebet Luna Gonzalez, Sergio Coronel, Brissa Rico, Emanuel Corona, Barbara Rodriguez, Christian Ferdinando.