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THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 14th day of December, 2012, by and between Orange
County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission")
and The ArtsCenter("Grant Recipient").
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of
local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and
projects.
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the Spring and Fall Arts Grants Program
to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations
coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County.
WHEREAS, the Spring Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with
funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the
Department of Cultural Resources and the National Endowment for the Arts.
WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the
Spring Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and
WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the
Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the
County;
NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and
under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project
("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars
($1,500) have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the
approved Project. These funds must be matched at least dollar-for-dollar with cash from
the Grant Recipient's funds not derived from either Orange County appropriations or the
North Carolina Arts Council.
3. Contingency. This grant is contingent on North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots
Program funding to the Arts Commission. Final decisions on Grassroots Program funds
to the North Carolina Arts Council are subject to approval by the North Carolina General
Assembly.
4. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient
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A. Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between January 1,
2013 and December 31, 2013. The Project shall be implemented in the manner
described in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the
Project.
B. Modifications to project. Grant Recipient shall present major changes to the
original proposal, including but not limited to changes in design, implementation
schedule and increase in Project budget by more than 10%, in writing to the Arts
Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant
Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt thereof.
Consent to project modifications shall not be unreasonably withheld. Arts
Commission's decisions shall be in writing. In the event the Arts Commission
fails to approve or disapprove the requested modifications within the time stated
herein,the modifications shall be deemed approved.
C. Non—assignment. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred to a different project
or artist without prior written approval of the Arts Commission.
D. Records. Grant Recipient must maintain records and other evidence pertaining
to costs incurred and revenues acquired during the Project implementation. Grant
Recipient shall maintain financial records pertaining to the Project for three (3)
years from the date of this Agreement, in case of audit.
E. Use of Funds. Grant Recipient shall not use the grant funds to repay outstanding
taxes or other debts of any nature. The grants shall be utilized solely for the
purpose of implementing the Project and Project related expenses.
F. Final Report. Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report
on January 14 , 2014 . The Final Report shall be in the format required by
the North Carolina Arts Council. Failure to submit the Final Report or late
submission of the Final Report, for any reason, shall be grounds for denial and/or
cancellation of grant funds for the Project and future grant proposals.
5. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission
A. Payment. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of
$1,500 to the Grant Recipient.
6. Publicity
A. Acknowledizeme nt. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts
Commission using the Arts Commission logo and if State funds are received
to the North Carolina Grassroots Program in brochures, news releases,
programs, and all other printed and online publications. Copies of such printed
materials must accompany the evaluation report. When no printed information is
used, verbal credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material
must include the following credit line (check all that apply):
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i. —x County Funds Only. "This program is supported by the Orange County
Arts Commission. "
North Carolina Arts Council Funding. "This program is supported by
the Orange County Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program
of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. "
B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits and performances open to the
public and related to this grant award on the ExploreChapelHi]IARTS.com
website and display ExploreChapelHiIL4,RTS.com publicity materials
(postcards, brochures, etc.) prominently and consistently at their venue or
performance space. In addition, the Grant Recipient must add a link to the
ExploreChapelHillARTS.com (ExploreChapelHillARTS.com logo preferred)
to their main webpage. The Grant Recipient shall contact the Orange County Arts
Commission for replacement ExploreChapelHillARTS.com publicity materials.
7. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, the
Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council and their officers and employees
from any and all claims or actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal
property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds.
8. Independent Contractor. The Grant Recipient is an independent contractor and not an
employee, agent or other representative of the County and/or the Arts Commission.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of
principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Arts
Commission or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees
that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf
of the County or the Arts Commission and has no authority, expressed or implied, to
obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission. In
addition, Grant Recipient agrees to maintain his or her own worker's compensation
insurance for himself/herself and his or her employees for the duration of the art work's
installation.
9. Termination
A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below(hereinafter referred to as
"default"), the Arts Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement:
(i) Any fraudulent representation in any verification required to obtain
payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter
relating to the performance of services under this Agreement.
(ii) Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to
satisfactorily perform any part of the Project or to comply with any
provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its
sole discretion.
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(iii) Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws,
regulations, or stated public policy.
B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Arts Commission has the
discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require
the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within seven (7) from written notice
of default or allow the grant recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This
clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's or the Arts Commission's
remedies in law or in equity.
10. Miscellaneous.
A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments contain the final and
entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be in
writing. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors
and assigns.
B. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws
of the State of North Carolina and the Orange County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant
Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the
dates set forth under signatures below.
For and behalf of the Grant Recipient
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The ArtsCenter Date
For an alf O a e County Government
Frank V. Clifton, ty Manager Date
For and on behalf of Orange County Arts Commission/approved as to technical content
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Steve Brantley,Economic De ment Director Date
Appr v as to rm and legal sufficiency
iat�Annett M. Moore, Staff Attorney
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This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget
and Fiscal Control Act
Clarence G. Grier,Administrative and Financial Services Date
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// -Arts Program Grant Fall
2012- 13 Application Form
ORANGE COUNTY ARTS Orange County Arts Commission
COMMISSION
Promoting the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Evaluation Criteria
• Artistic merit of program.
• Populations served—impact for geographic&traditionally under-served populations.
• Feasibility of proposed activity&effectiveness in fulfilling applicant's mission.
• Cooperation between organizations and artists.
• Evidence of feasibility of program, community support, and responsiveness to community needs.
• Emerging organizations are encouraged to apply.
1 Applicant Information
Applicant Name The ArtsCenter
Mailing Address 300-G East Main Street
Daytime Phone (919)929-2787 Fax Number (919)969-8574
Email Address Child rens Program s(a�ArtsCenterLive.org Web Site www.ArtsCenterLive.org
Project Director Brooke Kesterson Title School & Family Performances Coordinator
DUNS Number
2 Project Director Information
Project Director Home Address 5917 Loyal Ave, Durham, NC 27713
Daytime Phone (919)929-2787, ext. 214 Evening Phone (919)368-4995
Email Address Child rens Program s(a)ArtsCenterLive.orca
3 Grant Request Summary
Arts Program Grant Request $1,500
Total Cash Match $13,360
Total Organizational Budget 2011-2012 $1,332,253 Past Year
2012-2013 $1,426,770 Current Year
2013-2014 $1,600,000 Projected for Next Year
Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts Program Grant In April 2013, the folkloric dance
company Ballet Folklorico Mexico will visit our community, teaching more than 4,300 area students about
the varied music and dance traditions from different regions in Mexico. During their eight-day visit, the
group will conduct 16 educational performances, reaching mostly PreK-8 graders in Orange County.
Founded in 1972 Ballet Folklorico has performed in all over the world.Their bilingual performances take
students on a high-energy journey through the varied customs and traditions of Mexican culture,
showcasing lively dances lavish costumes and musical instruments.Through their work, the group aims
to awaken a sense of culture within the students' own lives, creating interest and pride in their own
cultural backgrounds and engendering a sense of respect for other cultures We hope their visit to our
community will not only provide a unique experience to area youth but will also encourage the growing
population of Spanish-speaking students to embrace their identity as a source of pride and will generate
respect among all students for people who may be different from themselves. Support from the Orange
County Arts Commission would help to support the artist fee to bring this performer to our community and
make these opportunities possible.
Questions? Call 9191968-2011. Delivery address: 501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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The ArtsCenter Organizational Profile
Over the course of its thirty-eight year history, The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, NC has grown from a single
painting class into a vibrant and dynamic multi-purpose, multi-disciplinary, grass roots community arts center
serving more than 60,000 citizens of all ages and walks of life. Constituents come mostly from Orange County
and four surrounding counties in North Carolina, although audience members travel from throughout North
Carolina and even from other states to attend specific music and theater performances presented during the
year in the 355 seat Earl and Rhoda Wynn Theater.Attendees at music and theatre come from Chapel Hill &
Carrboro (39%) and Durham & Raleigh (32%).
The ArtsCenter is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)3. It is governed by a board of
directors which establishes policy, ensures that there are adequate financial resources for the organization to
accomplish its mission, ensures that earmarked funds are managed according to the stipulation of funders,
manages the organization's assets to protect its future and ensures that financial controls are in place.
Mission: The ArtsCenter exists in order to inspire creativity and to enrich the lives of people of all ages.
Vision: We envision a world in which people embrace the arts as a critical component of daily life.
Guiding Values: Sustainability; Excellence;Accountability; and Inclusivity.
Current Programs and Services
The ArtsCenter is organized into five programmatic departments.
ArtSchool.ArtSchool at The ArtsCenter is Orange County's most comprehensive non-profit resource for
continuing education in the arts on a non-degree, community basis. The ArtSchool now offers more than 500
classes in all artistic disciplines for all experience levels and ages, awards more than 50 scholarships annually,
and offers work-study opportunities.
Youth Programs. The ArtsCenter has provided artistically excellent, age-appropriate and accessible arts
experiences to Triangle families for over 20 years. Currently, The ArtsCenter offers the 80-event School Show
Series, the SuperFun Series,ArtsCamp,AfterSchool Arts Immersion, and Arts in Education to area youth and families,
reaching approximately 26,000 children in up to six counties. Youth Arts Classes (YAC)—which includes fine art
classes for youth and workshops and camps year round in acting, musical theatre dance, chorus, stage combat,
radio drama, acting for the camera, improvisation and more.
Theatre. International theatre at its most local, ArtsCenter Stage showcases the work of emerging and
established artists hailing from next door to around the world. ArtsCenter Stage features new works with an
historical perspective, while its second-stage series includes improvisation and storytelling, musicals and
operas, stand-up comedy and film screenings, new works in development and theatre for younger and older
audiences. ArtsCenter Stage is community-oriented theatre with a commitment to developing new artists and
audiences.
Concerts. The ArtsCenter presents some 40 concerts for adults each year, representing the spectrum of
musical genres by local, emerging, and nationally touring artists including folk, blues, Celtic, rock, singer-
songwriter, Louisiana French, old-time, and bluegrass.
Gallery. The Center Gallery features the work of local and regional artists on a rotating basis. The Gallery
exhibitions highlight the work of more than 100 local and regional artists in 12 exhibitions a year.
Proposed Uses of Grant Funds
When Ballet Folklorico Mexico (full name Ballet Folklorico Mexico de los Hermanos Avila)takes the stage, the
different regional traditions of Mexico come to life. Through colorful costumes,vibrant music, and captivating
dances, this artistic company shares the diverse traditions, folklore, and customs of Mexico with its audiences.
Founded in 1972, Ballet Folklorico Mexico has performed for thousands of students over the past four decades
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all over the US and world and has received recognition from US and Mexican officials as one of the most
exciting groups presenting authentic regional dances of Mexico.
The ArtsCenter is thrilled to welcome Ballet Folklorico Mexico to Orange County in April 2013 for an eight-
day visit, as part of The ArtsCenter's School Show Series. During this time, the group will reach more than
4,300 area youth, through 14 shows in area schools and two shows at The ArtsCenter for school groups.
Ballet Folklorico Mexico's visit to our community will not only present a unique experience for area students
but will also expose students to diverse elements of Mexican culture and hopefully serve as a source of pride
for the growing Spanish-speaking population among our community's students, particularly for those of
Mexican descent.
The ArtsCenter respectfully requests $1,500 in funding from the Orange County Arts Commission to help
support the artist's fee and expenses related to bringing Ballet Folklorico Mexico to our community. More
specifically, support from the Orange County Arts Commission would help make the following possible:
In-school Performances (April 10— 17, 2013): Ballet Folklorico Mexico will conduct a total of 14 in-school
performances in Orange County, reaching approximately 4,000 PreK-8th grade students (see enclosed schedule).
The shows, which will last approximately 45 minutes each, will take the students on a bilingual journey through
six to eight regions of Mexico, exploring the music, instruments, costumes, and dance of each area. Different
from the traditional French definition of classical "ballet," the term "Ballet Folklorico" signifies groups that
dance the folk dances of Mexico. Ballet Folklorico's performances, which will feature four to six performers,
will include historic dances from Azteca, Michoacan, Guerrero, Sonora,Jalisco, and other regions of Mexico.
The costumes will change with the visit to each region, showcasing some elaborate outfits, lavish headdresses,
and authentic regalia. Students will see costumes adorned with beads, suede, and colorful feathers and
pheasant tails— some as long as six and half feet! These captivating outfits combine with fascinating folklore to
create an exciting and educational experience for students, increasing their understanding of Mexican culture.
Whether watching an unfamiliar ritual dance or the famous "Mexican Hat Dance" (La Rospo), students will be
enthralled during this high-energy show that transcends barriers of language and cultural influences.
Additionally, interactive elements are key to performances for school groups, as they will enable the youth to
get involved in a meaningful way, reaching various learning styles. For the Ballet Folklorico shows, students will
participate by learning the steps to one of the folk dances, as well as joining in with the musical elements of
some of the songs.
All in-school performances during this booking will be free to students and are made possible through a
longstanding collaboration between The ArtsCenter's School Show Series and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City
Schools' (CHCCS) Cultural Enrichment Committee, which is made up of PTA volunteers from area CHCCS
schools and a few private schools.Through this partnership, schools are able to bring in artists at a reduced
rate, thereby making it possible for them to feature artists at their school that they would otherwise not be
able to afford, as well as saving them time in the booking process.
School Shows at The ArtsCenter(April 18, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.): In addition to performing
for students in area schools, Ballet Folklorico Mexico will also conduct two shows at The ArtsCenter for
school groups, as part of the School Show Series (see enclosed 2012-2013School Show Series poster).The
ArtsCenter's School Show Series consists of high-quality, arts-based educational performances by local,
regional, and national artists. Each year, the School Show Series provides more than 20,000 experiences to
area youth through the combination of performances at The ArtsCenter and in area schools. Annually, the
majority of participants in the School Show Series are from Orange County, and the series reaches a broad
spectrum of our community, similar in scope to The ArtsCenter's usual audience (52%White, 25%African-
American, 14% Latino, 7%Asian-American, and 2% Native American).
Based on current reservations, we anticipate the Ballet Folklorico School Shows at The ArtsCenter to reach
more than 325 people, representing six districts (Orange, CHCCS,Wake, Durham, Chatham, and Guilford).
The audiences for these two shows will be a mix of elementary (K-5th) students from area public schools,
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Montessori schools, and some local home-school groups and will also include a high-school Exceptional
Children's class and a group of senior citizens from a nearby retirement community. One of the Orange
County groups in the audience will be the 3rd grade from Central Elementary, who will be attending as part of
The ArtsCenter's Arts In Education focus school partnership. Through this multi-year program, students at
Central Elementary have received arts integration residencies each year over the course of five years. For this
particular residency, the 3rd grade students will experience a visual arts residency to enhance their study of
Mexican folklore in addition to attending this performance at The ArtsCenter.
Having School Shows at The ArtsCenter not only expands the geographic reach of The ArtsCenter's
educational programming but also enables students to make field trips to The ArtsCenter and to experience a
performance. For some students, stepping into The ArtsCenter's theater may be the first time they have ever
been in a professional performance space and their first time experiencing a live performance in a theater
venue. To ensure accessibility of these opportunities, School Shows at The ArtsCenter are offered at an
affordable cost($7/ticket) and some scholarships are available. For the Ballet Folklorico School Shows, more
than 115 scholarships ($648 value) will be awarded to under-served youth to attend these shows at The
ArtsCenter.
In addition to making School Shows financially accessible for schools, it is also important to emphasize the
educational connections.When available from the performer, The ArtsCenter provides teachers with a study
guide for the performance.These guides help prepare students for the shows and provide ideas on ways for
teachers to extend the experience in the classroom before and after the performance (see the enclosed Ballet
Folklorico Mexico guide).Additionally, when marketing our School Show Series to teachers and the PTA Cultural
Enrichment Committee representatives, we indicate the potential curriculum connections for each show,
aligning them with areas in the NC Curriculum Standards. Through Ballet Folklorico's shows, students will
learn about Mexican culture and the music and dance from different regions, connecting with the Music,
Dance, World Languages, and Social Studies areas of the NC Curriculum (see enclosed list of NC Curriculum
Connections). Not only will the students be exposed to and learn about Mexican folk music and dance traditions
(linking with the Music and Dance curricula), but they will also gain deeper understanding about the
relationship between communities and how groups of people are similar and different, connecting with various
strands of the Social Studies curriculum. Additionally, the use of Spanish throughout the show will enhance the
students' understanding of the language and the cultural and comparison goals of the World Languages
curriculum.
In addition to connecting with curricula, we anticipate the impact of Ballet Folklorico's visit to be multifold.
One of the group's goals is to awaken a sense of culture within the students' own lives, creating interest and
pride in their own cultural backgrounds and engendering a sense of respect for other cultures through their
performances. These shows, with their attention to Mexican folk traditions and bilingual content, will hopefully
connect with the growing population of Spanish-speaking students in our community of Mexican descent and
encourage these students to embrace their own identity as a source of pride. Additionally, we hope the
cultural awareness generated through these programs will have a beneficial impact on the participants from all
backgrounds, as presenting artists from different cultures opens all students' eyes to welcoming and respecting
those that may be different from themselves. Furthermore, students will learn that cultures and countries are
not monolithic and that a wealth of differences exists among the many regions of Mexico, as well as among the
many Spanish-speaking cultures of the world.
For over 25 years, The ArtsCenter has served area youth and families in the community through performances
and other arts-based educational experiences. This booking of Ballet Folklorico Mexico is similar in scope to
many other artists' visits we coordinate multiple times each season, combining performances at The
ArtsCenter and in area schools. Bringing Ballet Folklorico Mexico to the area will be a meaningful experience,
as we hope it will not only resonate with under-served members of our community but it will also help to
celebrate the many differences that make up our area.The ArtsCenter respectfully requests $1,500 in support
from the Orange County Arts Commission to make this project possible.
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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS
COMMISSION
Financial Information
Please provide a projected budget for your proposed project utilizing the format below.
Project Expenses Cash = Grant Amount + Applicant
Expenses Requested Cash Match
A Personnel
Administrative staff $750 $750
Artistic staff $11,460 $1,500 $9,960
Technical/Production staff $120 $120
B Outside Fees and Services
Artistic contracts
Other contracts:
C Space Rental
D Travel $2,400 $2,400
E Marketing
F Remaining Project Expenses $130 $130
G Total Cash Expenses $14,860 = $1,500 + $13,360
Project Income Cash Income
A Admissions $1,585
B Contracted Services Revenue
C Other Revenue(specify)
Block Booking in Schools $11,775
D Private Support
Corporate support
Foundation support
Other private support
E Government Support
Federal
State/regional(not including this request)
Local(not including this request)
F Applicant Cash
G Grant Amount Requested $1,500
in this application
H Total Cash Income $14,860
(must equal Total Cash Expenses,
Item G above)
2012-13 Arts Program Application
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Signatures
Signature of Project Direct ate
Brooke Kesterson
Typed or Printe Name– Project Director
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Signature of Au rizing Official D to
Art Menius, Executive Director
Typed or Printed Name–Authorizing Official
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2012-2013 Arts Program Grant— Fall
Orange County Arts Commission
The 2013-2014 Organizational Budget for The ArtsCenter will be determined in April 2013,with
anticipated approval in late June 2013. The ArtsCenter can provide an approved copy of the budget at
that time, if requested.
2012-2013 Arts Program Grant— Fall
Orange County Arts Commission
Artist Biography
General Information on the Group:
The Ballet Folklorico Mexico de los Hermanos Avila was founded in 1972, by Jesus and
Carmen Avila (brother and sister). They were later joined by a second and third
generation of Avilas.Jesus is the director while Armando Contreras is choreographer,
costume designer and artistic director. These dancers, musicians, artist, have
entertained audiences for 40 years and in over 15 countries. They have been
internationally recognized and named one of the most exciting groups presenting
regional and traditional dances from Mexico, by the state of Wisconsin, as well as from
the Mexican Government Tourism Office. Originated in Madison, but brought over to
Milwaukee no more than 5 years ago. Today, they continue strive global prominence as
they get ready for China in 2013.
The dancers consider themselves multicultural ambassadors from around the world.
Many of the dancers are college students; some come from Mexico, Puerto Rico and
from as far as Japan and China. The dancers perform rigorously and in great precision
practicing four to five days a week. The Ballet was created to preserve Mexican folk
dances. It also, serves as a means to provide others with the opportunity to appreciate
diversity among cultures.
More information on Jesus Avila, one of the founders:
Jesus Avila (Coahuila, Mexico, 1959) always had a deep love and passion for the arts. At
the age of 13 he perused his vision and persisted to accomplish success. In 1972,Jesus
Avila founded The Ballet Folklorico Mexico de los Hermanos Avila and now serves as
the director and head instructor.
Jesus Avila attends countless seminars, workshops and classes on Mexican folk dance
throughout Mexico and the United States. He focuses on the true roots and traditions
of folk music and dance, which has made The Ballet Folklorico Mexico de los Hermanos
Avila truly unique. Audiences often find themselves transported to the Aztec Empire
enjoying powerful performances.
The Ballet Folklorico Mexico de los Hermanos Avila has performed in over 15 countries
and every state in the U.S. The love to emit positive energy and passion for staying true
to our authentic traditional outfits has always kept Jesus busy, even today.
His love for Mexico is unconditional. After 40 years, he continues to contribute the
preservation of Mexican culture thru music, color and dance.
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Artist Contact Information
Ballet Folklorico Mexico (full name: Ballet Folklorico Mexico de los Hermanos Avila)
Director:Jesus Avila
Cell Phone: (608) 772-1112
E-Mail: BalletAvila @yahoo.com
Group Contact: Luz Trejo
E-mail: Iuz.balletavila @yahoo.com
Website: folkmexico.com/
Twitter: @BFM_Avila
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ballet.hermanosavila
For booking information:
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The ArtsCenter: Ballet Folklorico Mexico School Shows—Curriculum Connections 1
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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS FOR BALLET FOLKLORICO MEXICO
From the NC Essential Standards and Common Core Standards
(adopted by NC starting with the 2012-2013 school year)
World Languages Essential Standards
Through the exploration of Mexican art and culture in the Ballet Folklorico performances, as well as the
bilingual content, students will enhance their learning, connecting with skills in the World Languages
Essential Standards.
Essential Standard/Skill: Understand words and concepts presented in the language.
Interpretive skills involve receiving information in a situation where meaning cannot be
negotiated. Students hear or see the message and respond based on their interpretation. These
messages could be about any topic and come from a wide variety of sources and media:
textbooks, newspapers, signs, websites, news broadcasts, television and radio programs,
lectures, presentations-live and recorded, etc.
Essential Standard/Skill:Compare the students' culture and the target culture.
Learning about culture means building an understanding of the practices, perspectives and
products of a society. The practices involve patterns of social interactions, such as how people
are greeted or how respect is shown. Perspectives are the values, beliefs, ideas, and attitudes
that are an integral part of life. Products are the books, foods, laws, music,games, etc., that are
created and used within the society.
Furthermore,the experience provided by the Ballet Folklorico performance will connect with the three
main strands of the new World Languages Essential Standards:
CLL: Connections to Languages & Literacy Strand
The world language being studied, referred to as the target language, helps students develop a
greater understanding and insight into the nature of language and culture, including their native
or first language. These comparisons, along with the three communication modes, blend
together to focus students on language and literacy.
COD: Connections to Other Disciplines Strand
Studying a world language involves making connections with other academic disciplines, formally
and informally. Within the communication skills, the language arts of reading, writing, speaking,
and listening are utilized. As students learn about numbers and currency, mathematics and
economics are included. All of social studies is part of culture, as are the arts, health, physical
education, and science.
CMT: Communities Strand
Students preparing for success in the 21 st Century need to access knowledge and information
from other communities, and use that information to function well with people from diverse
backgrounds.
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Arts Education Essential Standards
The Ballet Folklorico Mexico performance takes students on a journey to different regions of Mexico
and demonstrates the various customs of each area. Showcasing the different music, instruments, and
dance from these regions, this performance will enhance students' learning of the specific artistic
expressions and will connect with Arts Education Essential Standards.
Arts Education Essential Standard/Skill: develop and present basic analyses of works of art
from structural, historical, and cultural perspectives. This includes the ability to understand and
evaluate work in the various arts disciplines.
Arts Education Essential Standard/Skill: recognize and appreciate exemplary works of art
from a variety of cultures and historical periods and have a basic understanding of historical
development in the arts disciplines, across the arts as a whole, and within cultures.
Arts Education Essential Standard/Skill: relate various arts concepts, skills, and processes
within and across disciplines, which includes understanding the arts in relation to other subject
areas and making connections in a variety of settings, in and outside of school.
Social Studies Essential Standards
As the Ballet Folklorico Mexico performance explores the different regions of Mexico, students will not
only learn about the various artistic expressions that are part of each region's customs and folklore, but
they will also increase their learning of the geography of Mexico and its history, connecting with various
aspects and strands of the new Social Studies Essential Standards. Here is a list of some of the standards
with which the Ballet Folklorico performance would connect:
Social Studies Essential Standard/Skill (K-2): Understand change over time.
Social Studies Essential Standard/Skill (K-2): Use geographic representations and terms to
describe surroundings.
Social Studies Essential Standard/Skill (K-2): Understand the interaction between humans
and the environment.
Social Studies Essential Standard/Skill (K-2): Understand how individuals are similar and
different.
Social Studies Essential Standard/Skill (I st): Understand the diversity of people in the local
community.
Social Studies Essential Standard/Skill (2nd): Understand how various cultures influence
communities.
Social Studies Essential Standard/Skill (4th): Understand the impact of various cultural
groups on North Carolina.
Social Studies Essential Standard/Skill (5th): Students expand their knowledge of human
systems as they understand push/ pull factors of migration and immigration and their influence
on culture in the United States.
Social Studies Essential Standard/Skill (5th): Understand how increased diversity resulted
from migration, settlement patterns and economic development in the United States.
Social Studies Essential Standard/Skill (6th-7th): Understand how geography, demographic
trends, and environmental conditions shape modern societies and regions.
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About the Company
The Ballet was created to preserve Mexican folk dances and to provide others with the opportunity to
appreciate diversity among cultures. The full name of this spectacular folk dance company is the Ballet Folklorico
Mexico de Los Hemanos Avila. The company was founded in 1972 by Carmen and Jesus Avila (sister and
brother) who are still performing today. They were subsequently joined by a second and third generation of
Avilas. Jesus Avila is the director and Armando Contreras is the choreographer, costume designer, and artistic
director. The lavish and colorful authentic regalia are an integral part of the show and transition the energetic
dancers from one scene to the next. The majestic costumes are symbolic of Mexican culture and are adorned
with beads, suede, and colorful pheasant tails, some of which are six and a half feet in length.
The Ballet Folklorico Mexico has been recognized
by U.S. and Mexican officials as one of the most � �
exciting groups presenting the authentic regional r m
dances of Mexico. The group has received -- _
proclamations and commendations from the State
of Wisconsin, as well as from the Mexican ;,u ,.,l
Government Tourism Office. The dancers `'
consider themselves multicultural ambassadors
from around the world. Many of the dancers are r '`
college students coming from Mexico, Puerto
Rico, and from as far as Japan and China. The
Madison Wisconsin based group has performed
all over the world, including in Germany, Russia,
and Mexico. The dancers rigorously practice
four to five days a week to maintain the
precision and integrity of their dances. `
About the Performance
The program includes historic dances from Azteca, Michoacan, Guerrero, Sonora, Jalisco, and other regions of
Mexico, as well as dances dedicated to the "soldaderas," the courageous women who supported and even
fought alongside the men during the Mexican revolution. Mexico is a land of many faces with mountains and
beaches, deserts and tropical rainforests, uninhabited wilderness and one of the largest cities in the world. Food,
music, dress, and dance vary from one region to another, even from village to village. The regional dances
reflect the unique tradition of a great country where many groups were physically isolated form one another, yet
shared a common language and spirit
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A 900-year pilgrimage to find a symbol that would tell the people where to build their empire ended when a
band of Aztecs discovered an island on which they saw an eagle devouring a serpent over a cactus. The island
in Lake Texcoco was inhabited by Aztec men and women, where they celebrated life (with their gods) with
magnificent rituals and ceremonies, in which music and dance were key elements. Elaborate feathered outfits
were thought to provide a mystical communication with their gods.
Zapateados are dances enjoyed throughout the state of Guerrero. They reflect the rhythm of a people willing
to express the joy of life with all their strength. In the state of Sonora, the Yagui Indians perform their
elaborate Deer Dance before beginning the hunt.
Dance is very important to Mexico and the Mexican people. Children are taught to dance every year in school
and the most talented are allowed to participate in the school's own Ballet Folklorico. There are many
professional dance groups throughout Mexico whose performances represent a sampling of the different styles
of Mexican dance. The Ballet Folklorico's goals are to awaken a sense of culture within the students' own lives, to
create interest and pride in their own cultural backgrounds, and to foster a sense of respect for other cultures.
Dances
Paso de Comio
This dance honors the four directions: north, south, east and west. The dance begins with the performers
lowering their bodies in a symbolic homage to each of the four directions.
Guadalajara
This dance honors the Mexican ancestors, the Aztecs. It also contains various tap combinations, which are
called zap ateados.
Tonancin
The entire dance is performed in a circular configuration to show reverence to the mother of all peoples,
Mother Earth. Dancers demonstrate reverence to the heavens and to the land by raising and lowering their
outstretched arms in unison.
Fuego
This spectacular dance is dedicated to the sun. The Aztecs worshiped the sun as a force that creates and
sustains life.
El Segundo Jarabe and Diana
These are dances whose movements depict the history of Michoacan, a region that was strongly influenced by
Spain in the 1 bth and 17th centuries.
La Raspa
The purpose of this dance is to encourage children to carry on the dances and traditions of Mexico and other
cultures. It involves audience participation and teaches children and adults alike some basic movements and
steps of the well known Mexican dance.
Son de la Negro and Jarabe Tapatio
These flirtatious dances from Jalisco highlight the courtship ritual of this region of Mexico. The men's costumes
show influences from Spain and China.
Son de la Negro is a love song that the men of Jalisco demonstrate their admiration of the dark, exotic beauty
of the women of this region.
Jarabe Tapatio, commonly known as the Mexican Hat Dance, is the fast-paced, happy love song that is
considered the national folk dance of Mexico.
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Vocabulary
Ballet Folklorico - Signifies groups that dance
the folk dances of Mexico, as opposed to
groups that dance classical ballet, a French
invention.
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Pinata - A traditional children's game. It is a
paper-mache object of any shape desired,
filled with treats. The children take turns
trying to hit it while blindfolded, until it
breaks and releases the toys and candies.
Plano - A dance step in which the whole foot is -
suspended in the air and then hits the
ground flat.
Tacon - The heel of the shoe, also a step, in
which the whole foot is in the air and only the toe of the shoe hits the ground.
Gatillo - A step in which the front part of the foot remains on the ground and only the heel lifts and then strikes
the ground.
Sencillo—A step in which the foot hits the ground once.
Doble—A step in which the foot hits the ground twice.
Huehueti - The big drum used by the Aztecs for rhythm.
Teponastle - A smaller percussion instrument used to give a higher pitched sound.
Guaje - A hallowed-out gourd filled with seeds, used as a rattle. Every dancer carries one.
Penacho - The elaborate headpiece worn by a dancers.
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Mexico achieved independence from Spain early in the 19th century.
Capital: Mexico's capital is Mexico City; its original name was Tenochtitlan. It is one of the largest cities in the
world, with a population of about 20 million people. Mexico City was founded around AD 1325.
Location: Mexico is located between the United States of America (at the north) and Guatemala and Belize (at
the south). At Mexico's west is the Pacific Ocean; at the east is the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Climate: Mexico's climate varies from hot deserts, forests, tropical rainforests, and some chapparal (along the
northwestern coastline).
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States: Mexico is divided into 32 states (Aguas Calientes, Baia California, Baia California Sur, Campeche,
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7. What is the name of the desert in northwest Mexico?
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Belize - a small country that borders Mexico on the southeast; it is located on the Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf of Mexico - a large body of water that borders Mexico to the east.
Guatemala - a country that borders Mexico on the south. It also borders the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of
Mexico.
Isthmus of Tehuantepec - an isthmus in southern Mexico. (An isthmus is a narrow strip of land with water on
two sides - it connects two larger landmasses.)
Matamoros - a city in northern Mexico that borders the southernmost tip of Texas, USA.
Mexico City - the capital city of Mexico; it is located in central Mexico.
Pacific Ocean - a large body of water that borders Mexico to the west.
Sonoran Desert - a desert in northwestern Mexico near the USA border.
Tijuana - a Mexican city located at the northwestern corner of Mexico, just below California, USA.
United States of America - the country that borders Mexico to the north.
Yucatan Peninsula - a peninsula off the southeast coast of Mexico (in the Gvlf of Mexico).
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Mexico Map Quiz Answers
1. What is the capital of Mexico? Mexico City
2. What country borders Mexico on the north? USA
3. What two countries border Mexico on the southeast? Guatemala and Belize
A. What ocean borders Mexico on the west? Pacific Ocean
5. What large body of water borders Mexico on the east? Gulf of Mexico
6. What is the name of the city in the northwestern comer of Mexico? Tijuana
7. What is the name of the desert in northwestern Mexico? Sonoran Desert
8. What is the name of the long peninsula on the northwest coast of Mexico? Baia Peninsula
9.What is the name of the city in the northeastern corner of Mexico (at the southern tip of Texas)? Matamoros
10. What is the name of the peninsula in southeastern Mexico? Yucatan Peninsula
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