Posted on October 12, 2023 by Rolando Ramon
The Recital Hall on UTSA’s Main Campus will become a portal to the mystical realm of the afterlife when Ballet Nepantla brings their show Mística to campus at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17.
The Recital Hall on UTSA’s Main Campus will become a portal to the mystical realm of the afterlife when Ballet Nepantla brings their show Mística to campus at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17. Offering a unique experience that honors Mexican cultural roots and provides a fresh take on Hispanic tradition, Mística is part of the UTSA School of Music and UTSA Arts’ En Vivo guest artist series.
A professional ballet company from New York City, Ballet Nepantla is a fusion of contemporary dance and ballet folklórico, a traditional Mexican folk dance. Their stage productions use original music, detailed costumes and visual effects to create immersive experiences. All elements of their shows also integrate various genres of African dance, due to its heavy influence on Mexican culture.
The show was initially conceived as a virtual production in 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were experiencing new hardships caused by poor economic conditions, high death tolls and widespread fear worldwide. A community within a village called Chinatla in Puebla, Mexico was critically affected during this time, losing many people to the pandemic. Inspired by their plight, Mística was created to commemorate the lives lost and to keep everyone involved with Ballet Nepantla hopeful during a time of strife and tribulation.
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— Rolando Ramon
