tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55172617387348725182024-03-14T11:17:37.703-07:00One Big Wedo (Guero): The Journey of an American Folklorico Dancer!One Big Wedo (Guero) is the experience of Michael Smith, a white male born in the Midwest, and his journey learning Mexican folklorico dancing. Michael shares his perspective, experience, basic folklorico knowledge and his life, all in a humorous and unique way.One Big Wedohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15504877388648397873noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517261738734872518.post-31802644395278693182014-02-17T16:04:00.002-08:002014-02-17T16:04:45.851-08:00Viva Navidad - The Pictures - Part 3 - Week 56Welcome Denmark, Mongolia and Peru to the blog! This week I want to wrap up the whole "Viva Navidad" guest performances for Disney with the remaining photos. Last week I shared the regions of Sinaloa and Veracruz. This week I will continue with Chihuahua, Jalisco and Puebla. Enjoy!<br />
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Alisen, Carmen, Devon, Jose & Karina from Ballet Folklorico Sol de Mexico.</div>
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Rafa & Selena from Ballet Folklorico No Te Rajes Jalisco</div>
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Daniel from Ballet Folklorico Images Of Mexico</div>
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Liz from Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles</div>
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Angelica, Araceli, Chloe, Denise, Diana, Jaime, Jennifer, Karla, Michael, Priscilla, Richard, Tina, Tiffany, Sylvia & Veronica from Ballet Folklorico de Herencia Mexicana<br />
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Carlos, Cristina, Eva, Raquel, Ricky, Yolie & All the entire Disney staff for all their help behind the scenes. </div>
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We would also like to acknowledge everyone who came out to the park to see us perform and support our group. There were many of you in the audience and we saw you! </div>
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And now the photos! Here is the collection of pictures at random from all six shows:<br />
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On April 29, 2012 Dolores Huerta celebrated her 82nd Birthday with a Zoot Suit themed party at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in downtown Los Angeles. In addition to celebrating Dolores' birthday, the event honored the 70th anniversary of the infamous Sleepy Lagoon Trial which was a precursor to the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943. It was a star studded affair with many of the original cast of the Zoot Suit play and film. The Dolores Huerta Foundation sold tickets to the event and encouraged everyone to dress in Zoot Suit theme and wear their dancing shoes.<br />
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Dolores Huerta is a labor leader and activist who, along with Cesar Chavez, cofounded the National Farmworkers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers. Huerta has received numerous awards for her community service and advocacy of workers', immigrants', and women's rights. She is a role model to many in the Latin community (Source - Wikipedia). I look forward to seeing the upcoming movie release of Cesar Chavez, starring Michael Pena, to see if her story is included. </div>
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Wikipedia states that "The "Sleepy Lagoon murder" was the name newspapers used to describe the death of Jose Gallardo Diaz, whose unconscious body was discovered on a road near a local swimming hole (later known as Sleepy Lagoon) on the morning of August 2, 1942. The unconscious Diaz was taken by ambulance to General Hospital where he died shortly after, never regaining consciousness. The hospital autopsy showed that he was inebriated from a party the previous night and had a fracture at the base of his skull. This might have been caused by repeated falls or an automobile accident. The cause of death remains a mystery to this day. However, Los Angeles Police were quick to arrest seventeen Mexican American youths as suspects. Despite insufficient evidence, the young men were held in prison, without bail, on murder charges. Nine of the defendants were convicted on second-degree murder and sentenced to time in San Quentin Prison. The rest of the suspects were charged with lesser offenses and incarcerated in Los Angeles Jail. The convictions were reversed on appeal in 1944. The case is considered a precursor to the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943."</div>
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The Zoot Suit Riots themselves are explained by Wikipedia as "a series of riots in 1943 during World War ll that broke out in Los Angeles, California, between white sailors and Marines stationed in the city and Latino youths, who were recognizable by the zoot suits they favored. Many European American servicemen resented the sight of Latinos socializing in clothing considered extravagant and unpatriotic during wartime. Specifically, the wool used in Zoot Suits was rationed, causing many to wonder how apparently poor young men legally acquired it. Also, large numbers of healthy-appearing, young Latino males were not in the military, prompting questions of their patriotism." Thus, riots broke out between them. For more in depth details and explanation, visit the complete story on Wikipedia. </div>
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Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico was invited to be part of the event which included performances of all kinds by various groups, including the cast of the Zoot Suit play. Mi Tierra is known for their performances at the Hollywood Bowl for Mariachi USA, television appearances and celebrity events. Richard was invited to dance with the group for this event. Although Mi Tierra is primarily a folklorico dance group, they were asked to perform Zoot Suit style dancing for the cast reuniting for the party and guests. What an incredible opportunity. The Zoot Suit sound is a 1940s jump blues style of music which is accompanied by Swing dancing.</div>
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In 1997, Steve Perry, vocalist and frontman for the American ska-swing group Cherry Poppin' Daddies, wrote a song called "Zoot Suit Riots" for their compilation album by the same name. Here a link to hear the song. Have a listen:<br />
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Now I did not perform, nor was this a folklorico performance, I write about it because a folklorico group was asked to perform. The style of dance requested is very different from folklorico! Goes to show you that you never know where folklorico may lead you. Its good to be diversified and adaptable. Opportunities are everywhere! On a side note, I have performed once with Mi Tierra for a Colima Festival broadcast on Estrella TV. Richard has performed with them on numerous occasions. I've written about it in the blog already, but here's a photo of Richard and I with the group:</div>
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The group practiced long hours the weeks prior to the event. I attended a couple of the practices. I recall watching the movie, specifically the dancing, to get a feel for what was expected. Rafael Valpuesta choreographed the dances. Three couples performed. Richard enjoyed the experience and he practiced and studied the Zoot Suit swing style at home between group practices. He loves exploring new dance styles, new to him anyway, and learning new dances. His costume came right out of his own closet, he dresses like that regularly. Before the event went live, the group had a run through with event coordinators, including Mike Gomez. Mr. Gomez commented to Richard that he "liked where he was going with the dancing."<br />
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The Zoot Suit movie is a 1981 film adaption of the Broadway play Zoot Suit. Both the play and film were written and directed by Luis Valdez. In Zoot Suit, Luis Valdez weaves a story involving real-life events of the Sleepy Lagoon murder trial - when a group of young Mexican-Americans were charged with murder - and the Zoot Suit Riots (source - Wikipedia). Many consider the movie to be a must have classic in any Mexican, Latin, Hispanic movie library. Check it out sometime. I love all the dancing with its swing flare. Energy, pizazz, fun!<br />
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The day of the big event came and I purchased my ticket to the event so I could see the show. I arrived at the venue with Richard in my Stacy Adams attire, courtesy of Richard's closet, of course. We were dressed to the nines from head to toe. Upon arrival we mingled amongst the crowd of guests which included many celebrities. Edward James Ramos, Lupe Ontiveros, Mike Gomez, Alma Martinez, Luis Valdez, Pepe Serna, Apollonia 6, Martin Sheen, Sal Lopez, Lalo Alcaraz, Dolores Huerta and many others were all in attendance. Everyone was very friendly, accessible and approachable! Can someone say "photo op!" </div>
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Richard and I even got interviewed and photographed by the media! We were approached because of our outfits by Masa Revolution. I have no idea if anything ever was published with us in it, but I was flattered nonetheless! I took a lot of photos at the event, including several of Richard and the group performing. Check them out!<br />
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Of all the photos I took that day, this picture was perhaps the best one of the day! After posting it on Facebook, I saw it pop up on several other Facebook pages as people shared it! People liked it! And to think, I snapped the shot!</div>
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I even got a few photos of me with some folks. I went straight for the "A List"! Here is a picture with Martin Sheen. He was very kind and as I walked toward him he asked me, "Are you hot in that suit?" It was a warm day out there in the sun. I think he was amused with my get up.</div>
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Here's another photo of me with artist and "La Cucaracha" cartoonist Lalo Alcarez. Richard got in on the action too. <br />
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Apollonia was there too, but I didn't get a chance to take a picture with her. Bummer! Many of you may recall her dancing for Prince and for her video hit "Sex Shooter"! Check out the video:<br />
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All in all, it was a fun filled day of food, fun, music, entertainment and dancing. Happy Birthday Dolores! Here's a media news release video on the event - check it out! Can you spot Richard and the other dancers? </div>
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Wow, writing this weeks post was fun! Hope you enjoyed it. Until next time folks - Wedo out. After Thought: I think we need to incorporate the Zoot Suit Swing dance into our show! What do you think? </div>
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Welcome Back! Mauritania checked out the blog this week! Thank you and welcome! The blog continues to grow! It's funny how these things go. Last week I announced that week 52 was my "official" last post of the One Big Wedo blog. I made a one year weekly commitment in January 2013 to write about all my folklorico experiences on a weekly basis. I stuck with it and accomplished that goal. Apparently, all you have to do to increase readership is to announce "the end" because I had people come out of the woodwork to read it this week. Better late than never I suppose! <br>
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Although I plan on continuing posting from time to time, I wanted to wrap up the "official" 52 week blog by providing my readers with the blog stats and some closing thoughts and reflections on the past year. What a year it has been! I thought maybe I would reach 7000 to 7500 readers by the end of the year. I am pleased to say that as of this posting, I have had 9797 page views! I am shocked. I find it mind boggling at times, that people actually take the time to read these posts. Who knew a white man dancing Mexican folklorico would turn so many heads! It got people's attention! Blogger's tracking charts show a steady growing audience from the beginning to now. Thank you to everyone who has read the blog and made it a success. You make it all worth it.<br>
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Several months ago, on week 27, I put out a friendly competition to all the countries around the globe and challenged them to read, read, read. The blog stirred up a frenzy and was received all around the world. So how did things end up? Which countries read and followed the blog the most? Here is a list of the top ten countries who embraced the Wedo:</div>
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Of course there were many others who checked out the blog. Here's a list of all the countries that read the blog. From my calculations, there are 73 total:</div>
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Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Kenya, Lebanon, Malta, Maldives, Mauritania, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Venezuela, Vietnam</div>
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My goodness! I really need to brush up on my geography! That's a lot of countries! There's still a whole lot more out there too! Keep sharing the blog and let's see if we can reach them all! I believe it can and will happen! I'm still open to a world tour! Who wants to host the Wedo and dance group. Have boots, will travel! <br>
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As far a the posts themselves, Week 31's "Modern Folklorico Dancing" took the #1 spot for all time most read post. It also generated a lot of feedback. To be honest, I was surprised that so many folks read it. It wasn't even one of my personal favorites. In fact, I felt that I didn't do a good job explaining myself and that I came off as somewhat contradicting. But I'm my biggest critic and people understood the message the way I intended nonetheless. Some felt it was controversial, which may have aided in its success. Overall, most agreed it provoked thought.</div>
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Now not to go all back into it, but I do want to say that on the one hand I was trying to make the point that there are many variations of the same dance in the folklorico world - some more traditional and authentic than others. On a different note, I was trying to inspire originality in style an execution. I made the comment that many group imitate Amalia Hernandez and Ballet Folklorico de Mexico's style, dances and choreography. It's kind of like going and seeing a tribute band. Yes, they sing the same songs an even copy the original band's look. However, at the end of the day, everyone still prefers the original band because they are the "real" one. I even had one of the dancers from Mexico write me a note thanking me for the post. Anyway, lets just move on.<br>
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Now on the contrary, the all time least read post was week 32's "Why A Blog?" How bizarre that week 31 was the top post and week 32 was the bottom. Perhaps folks got turned off by week 31s post, who knows. I actually wrote week 32's post due to some of the feedback I received regarding week 31's post. Some folks after reading week 31 asked "Who is this Wedo and what gives him the right to write about folklorico?" So I wrote a post about how the blog actually came about. I personally like week 32s blog much more than week 31s. Go figure! </div>
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I acknowledged that there are a plethora of highly qualified individuals out there, much more so than I, that should be blogging and writing about folklorico. I even presented the idea of guest bloggers for my blog. I approached several qualified folks to write a post to share on my blog. Most agreed, but in the end, no one followed through, leaving my voice to be heard alone. So that whole idea was a flop! Kind of like week 32's post! Of course now that I've mentioned it here, it will probably be in the top 10 by next week!<br>
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Since I'm sharing flops, the kids coloring activity didn't go well either! Not a single soul sent the Wedo a picture. Oh well. Too bad, so sad. I gave it a shot. I had one person submit some logos for my logo contest. Thank goodness for that! How embarrassing it would have been if no one had responded. At one time, I presented an idea of creating a folklorico themed t-shirt line. That didn't happen either! Besides, Miicamisa Folk/Urban Wear already has a full line of fabulous folklorico themed items. I discovered them after I presented my desire to create some folklorico t-shirts of my own under the label "We do Wear!" I may have some One Big Wedo blog t-shirts made up yet. Anyone interested out there? Of course, with my bald head, folks may mistake me for Casper! For other folklorico t-shirts and products, check out Miicamisa online and on Facebook. And what's up with no movie offer, reality television show, music/dance video, interview or book deal? Hello Hollywood! I'll even settle for a 12 month Big Wedo calendar! Now that's sure to be a big seller! I'm waiting! Call me Hollywood! I guess there's still some hope in creating a stage show at least, but time will tell. I even hit Cher up on Facebook to have us perform a number at her upcoming show in Ontario in July. All I've heard back is crickets!<br>
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Now that I've shared the flops, how about some more positive areas of success? I received lots of encouragement and emails over the past year. I even had a couple college dance professors from Texas share my blog with their students as recommended reading on their class syllabuses. How cool is that! I heard from some of the students themselves! Hopefully they are still reading! Multicultural California, Folklorico Page and Folkloricochannel were all very supportive of the blog this past year. Thank you very, very much. In fact, Folklorico Page recently gave me this compliment which has to be among the best I've ever received. As part of the response to my post about "Richard Solorzano - Week 52", Folklorico Page wrote, "One Big Wedo's blog is [also] the "real deal", funny, informative and insightful." I am so going to have you write the book review if I should get a book deal! I recommend everyone to check out Folklorico Page on Facebook. I find the commentary and photos very inspiring. Keep up the great work.</div>
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With the announcement of the blog being officially complete, I received several texts, emails and messages encouraging me to keep blogging. Of course, this sparked my thinking of what I might still write about. I thought of a few things but then I couldn't remember if I've already written about the topics. So this week, I spent some time reading and reviewing my own blog and guess what, I haven't written about them. That means I have three or four potential new blog topics to post about. Plus, with 2014 just getting started, there's a whole year of potential posts just waiting to happen. Stay tuned. However, if the blog should end after that, I have to be honest in saying I won't miss all the work it takes to write these little gems. And I won't miss all the computer errors, unsaved and deleted posts, rework and the like. Nothing is more disappointing and aggravating than spending all day working on a post only to lose it. Even so, I really appreciate Blogger and Google for the free service and for providing a place for my voice to be heard. Your voice can be heard to, sign up and get to writing!<br>
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Let's take a moment and look at all the performances! Here is the current list of shows I've participated in since the very beginning:<br>
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May 11, 2012: Mariachi de Azusa 6th Annual Benefit Concert - Azusa, California (Herencia Mexicana) - Live Mariachi<br>
May 13, 2012: Our Lady of Assumption - Mother's Day - Carnival - Claremont, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
May 18, 2012: Plaza Mexico Performance - Lynnwood, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
July 19, 2012: Azusa Memorial Park Event - Azusa, California (Herencia Mexicana) - Live Mariachi<br>
July 25, 2012 : 2nd Annual Viva La Vida @ Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant - Montebello, California (Images of Mexico) - Live Mariachi<br>
July 28, 2012: Durado Cultural Heritage Foundation Fundraiser Event - El Monte, California (Herencia Mexicana & Images of Mexico) - Live Mariachi<br>
August 19, 2012: Private Birthday Event - Pico Rivera, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
September 14, 2012: Plaza Mexico Performance - Lynnwood, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
September 15, 2012: Private Birthday Event - Montclair, California (Herencia Mexicana) - Live Mariachi<br>
September 26, 2012: Private Wedding Event - Loma Linda, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
October 7, 2012: St. Adelaide Church Carnival - Highland, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
October 28, 2012: Private Birthday Event - Azusa, California (Herencia Mexicana) - Live Mariachi<br>
December 1, 2012: Foster Care Event (DFCS) - Montebello, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
December 9, 2012: Riverside Festival of Lights - Riverside, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
December 11, 2012: Durado Foundation, Misa y Fiesta de Celebracion a la Virgen de Guadalupe - Riverside, California (Images of Mexico) - Live Mariachi<br>
February 9, 2013: Mission School Event - Redlands, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
March 9, 2013: Santa Teresita Hayden Child Care Family Festival - Duarte, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
April 6, 2013: Private Birthday Event - Ontario, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
April 13, 2013: Herencia Mexicana 2013: El Mitote - Historic Civic Center Theatre - Corona, California (Sol de Mexico Ballet Folklorico) (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
April 28, 2013: City of Azusa - 2013 Cinco De Mayo Celebration, Azusa, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
May 5, 2013: Workman & Temple Family Homestead Museum, City of Industry, California. "Romance of the Ranchos" (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
May 12, 2013: OLA Fiesta! Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Claremont, California. (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
May 18, 2013: Private Family Reunion Event - Arcadia Park in Arcadia, California. (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
June 1, 2013: Ascension Church Community Festival 2013 - Los Angeles, California. (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
June 14, 2013: Orgullo 2013 (Sponsored by Unidos Y Orgullo) - Potrero Night Club - Glendale, Colorado (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
June 15, 2013: Denver Pridefest 2013 @ Civic Center Park - Orgullo Latino Stage - Denver, Colorado (Herencia Mexicana - 2 Shows)<br>
June 16, 2013: Denver Pridefest 2013 @ Civic Center Park - Orgullo Latino Stage - Denver, Colorado (Herencia Mexicana - 2 Shows)<br>
September 1, 2013: Disney's Community Arts Showcase - Disney California Adventure - Hollywood Backlot Stage - Anaheim, California (Sol de Mexico Ballet Folklorico)<br>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">September 29, 2013 - LA County Fair - Plaza De Las Americas Stage - Pomona, California (Herencia Mexicana)</span><br>
November 2, 2013 - Day of The Dead 2013 - Olvera Street Gazebo - Los Angeles, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
November 2, 2013 - Dia de Los Muertos Ten Year Anniversary - Historic Downtown Riverside @ Market & Tenth - Riverside, California (Herencia Mexicana) (BF Sol de Mexico)</div>
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November 9, 2013 - Private Event - Quinceanera - Razzle Dazzle Dance Studios - Riverside, California - Live Mariachi (Herencia Mexicana) (BF Sol de Mexico)</div>
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November 16, 2013 - 50th Wedding Anniversary Private Event with Mariachi Los Camperos - The Ritz Gardens - Whittier, California - Live Mariachi (Dancers from Various Groups)</div>
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December 7, 2013 - D.C.F.S. Holiday Event at Montebello Senior Center - Montebello, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
December 14, 2013 - Riverside Festival of Lights sponsored by The Mission Inn - Main Stage at University & Main - Riverside, California (Herencia Mexicana)</div>
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December 21, 2013 - Disney Viva Navidad Guest Performances - Disney California Adventure Park - Anaheim, California - Paradise Gardens Stage - 4 Shows (Herencia Mexicana)</div>
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December 22, 2013 - Disney Viva Navidad Guest Performances - Disney California Adventure Park - Anaheim, California - Paradise Gardens Stage - 2 Shows (Herencia Mexicana)</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">March 29, 2014 - Priscilla's Quinceanera - City Of Industry Expo Center - Industry, California (Herencia Mexicana)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">April 27, 2014 - Azusa Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Azusa City Hall - Azusa, California (Herencia Mexicana)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">May 1, 2014 - Riverside Cinco de Mayo Celebration at I.E. Art walk - Riverside, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>May 6, 2014 - First Steps Independent Living Cinco de Mayo Event - San Bernardino, California (Herencia Mexicana)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">June 21, 2014 - Denver Pridefest 2014 at Civic Center Park - Latin Stage - Denver, Colorado (Herencia Mexicana - 3 shows)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">June 22, 2014 - Denver Pridefest 2014 at Civic Center Park - Latin Stage - Denver, Colorado (Herencia Mexicana - 2 shows)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">July 26, 2014 - 15th Wedding Anniversary Celebration - Mentone Moose Lodge - Mentone, California (Herencia Mexicana)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">September 28, 2014 - Los Angeles County Fair - Plaza de Las Americas, Pomona, California (Herencia Mexicana)</span><br>
October 5, 2014 - Unity Fellowship of Christ Church Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration - Riverside, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
October 12, 2014 - Private Wedding Reception Performance - Mentone Moose Lodge, Mentone Beach, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
October 18, 2014 - Herencia Mexicana's 2014 Annual Fundraiser Event - The Ranch - Riverside, California - 2 Performances (Herencia Mexicana)</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">November 22, 2014 - Disney Viva Navidad! - Disney California Adventure Park - Paradise Pier/Goofy's Sky School - Anaheim, California - 2 Shows (Herencia Mexicana)<br>November 23, 2014 - Disney Viva Navidad! - Disney California Adventure - Paradise Pier/Goofy's Sky School - Anaheim, California - 2 Shows (Herencia Mexicana)</span></div></div>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">December 6, 2014 - Knott's Merry Farm - Knott's Berry Farm - Calico Stage - Buena Park, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
December 13, 2014 - Winter Wonderland - The Roosevelt Bowl @ Perris Hill Park - San Bernardino, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
December 13, 2014 - Riverside Mission Inn Festival of Lights - Riverside, California (Herencia Mexicana)<br>
December 21, 2014 - KCAA Radio Event @ The Carousel Mall - Performance & Radio Interview - San Bernardino, California (Herencia Mexicana)</span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">January 18, 2015 - Disney Community Arts Showcase - Hollywood Backlot Stage - Disney California Adventure - Anaheim, California (Herencia Mexicana)</span></div><div><br></div>
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I count 40+ shows! Not too shabby. That's a lot of foot tapping going on! Almost averages out to one performance for every year old I am! One Big Wedo thanks all the dancers, dance groups, directors, teachers, photographers, videographers, Wikipedia, various reference resources, You Tube, Facebook and the like, who all contributed to the success of the blog. There's a saying that goes something like "It takes a village to raise a child." I guess it could be said "It takes a village to help a wedo dance and blog folklorico!" I especially want to thank God, Richard and my parents. Even during the tough times! <br>
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If you check out my profile on Google+ and Gmail, you can view tons of photos I've posted in the blog. There are also a few photos that Google selected to enhance! They are referred to as "Google+ Auto Awesome Photos"! Check them out sometime.</div>
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In other news, just as the blog ended, Herencia started up practices for the 2014 season. Everyone came back a little bit sluggish from the holidays. We are all a bit weighted down, if you get my drift. Now I didn't eat tamales, but I had my share of tortillas and chocolate. Now comes time to "feel the burn" and lose those extra pounds before our first show of the new year. Speaking of weight, check out this photo of me I found from a couple years ago. I was a much bigger boy! Folklorico makes you skinny!<br>
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Hey, here's a completely random piece of information for you. I must be having one of my ADD moments. After our fair performance last year, we received some feedback about our costumes. Although everyone liked our costumes, it was brought to our attention that the women's bloomers didn't match. So guess what, now they do. Richard designed a Herencia bloomer that all the women have wear, so everyone is uniform now. And I thought I suffered from OCD. Yes folks, even the underwear have to match! </div>
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In closing, I want to share something I learned in college. Many of you have read and know that I studied Bible and Theology. I recall one class where the professor shared how there will be a day when all the nations of the world stand before God and present their contributions to life and society to God. We discussed various aspects of life in which nations and people contribute too. I remember thinking that one of the great contributions of Mexico is folklorico. I often think about how I am not only dancing before men, but also before God. Folklorico dancing reflects God and His creativity through man. That's my opinion anyways. What a beautiful thing.</div>
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Guero, whetto, wettoh, huero, weddo, weddoh, whedo, wedoh, huerro, Guerro, guedo, wetto, huedo, wero, guelo, wello, wheddoh, wedian and FOLKLORICO! But no matter how you prefer to spell it, I'm still the One Big Wedo! <br>
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That's pretty much it! So what does next week bring, if anything? Check back and see! I already have folks trying to persuade me in going on some new adventures so I can write about them! Until then, this Wedo needs a moment to catch his breath! Wedo out!</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br>Google E-mail: <a href="mailto:onebigwedo@gmail.com">onebigwedo@gmail.com</a><br>Facebook: One Big Wedo (Guero)<br>Twitter: Michael Smith @onebigwedo<br>Blogger: <a href="http://www.onebigwedo.blogspot.com/">www.onebigwedo.blogspot.com</a><br><br><strong><u>Contact Information for Ballet Folklorico de Herencia Mexicana:</u></strong><br><br>Richard Solorzano, Director: <a href="tel:(909)%20201-1957" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">(909) 201-1957</a><br>Facebook: Herencia Mexicana<br>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com">Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com</a><br>
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There's an old saying that goes something like "Save the best for last". In fact, Vanessa Williams even recorded a hit song by that title. In my opinion, I have done just that! Welcome to week 52 of the One Big Wedo blog, the official last post of my one year commitment to weekly blog postings. But do not fear, I will be back! I have a Viva Navidad - Part 2 to write and post, as well as a Flaming Folklorico - Part 2. I have a few other ideas to write about too. <br>
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This week's topic is Richard Solorzano. You have read about him throughout the course of the blog and now I want to share more of his folklorico story. He's a vital part of One Big Wedo because without him there wouldn't be this dancing and blogging Wedo. I've heard people say that I am his "#1 Fan!". And perhaps that's true. Read and decide for yourself. On week 42, I wrote a blog called "Who is Herencia Mexicana? A History!" I recommend you read it because it gives some history on the group and Richard. It's a good foundation for this week's post. Richard is the only member of Herencia Mexicana that has actively been there the entire time throughout the years. He hasn't missed a beat! The Herencia story is really his story, but there is so much more to his personal folklorico journey to discover. Let's take a look!<br>
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Richard Solorzano was born April 18, 1979 to the proud parents of Richard and Cristina Solorzano, residents of Redlands, California. In 1988, at the age of nine, they put little Richard, his sister Tina, and brother David in folklorico at St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico of Redlands '74. Now allow me to inject here, that many folks have taken the credit for teaching Richard folklorico over the years. It never ceases to amaze me all the people that have told me personally, that they are the ones responsible for his folklorico training and success. And perhaps many of them have influenced him and his dancing technique/style over the years, but this week I'm going to write it from Richard's own point of view. Richard credits Jenna Cortez Aguirre of St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico of Redlands '74 with teaching him the foundational fundamentals of folklorico. She taught him the basic steps and foot work and got him started on the right path. She was his first folklorico teacher.<br>
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Richard had a passion for folklorico from the very beginning. He shared with me the story how the children practiced first on rehearsal days. Then after their practice, the adults and advanced students would practice. All the other children would run off and play during the adult class. Richard however, would stay in the back of the class or in the hallway and practice the adult/advanced material. He loved folklorico and wanted to learn as much as he could. He had found something that he really enjoyed and took to it.<br>
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Another story Richard shared with me was his parents had him take trumpet lessons from successful mariachi musician Juan Jimenez. Trumpet was not Richard's passion, dancing was. Even his teacher noticed and told his parents that if Richard were to practice and play the trumpet like he danced, he would be an amazing trumpet player. Again it was confirmed that Richard was destined to be a folklorico dancer. Richard is largely responsible for his own personal dancing development and success over the years as he spent hours of his own time developing his technique, learning, and practicing. He invested the time, energy and effort. He was largely self taught, more on that in a bit.<br>
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In 1990, at the age of 10, Richard's parents founded the group Nuestra Herencia Mexicana. They sought out Mr. Jose Ruiz de la Torre to instruct the group. Mr. Ruiz de la Torre agreed to teach the group after seeing the potential in the group and in little Richard. Mr. Ruiz de la Torre told Richard's parents that Richard had "it" and "he would go far". Richard considers Mr. Jose Ruiz de la Torre to be his primary folklorico teacher. <br>
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Richard has been dancing and performing for 25 years now. Although he has never had any "formal" dance training from an academy, college or university, nor has he been a part of any classically trained ballet school or dance company, Richard has studied folklorico consistently through the years through various groups and workshops, as well as on his own. I asked him for a list of the groups he has been part of and performed with over the years and this is the list he provided:</div>
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<li>St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico of Redlands '74</li>
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I think it's safe to say and make the claim that all these groups with their instruction and guidance, influenced and contributed to the folklorico dancing development of Richard R. Solorzano. In addition to the studio classroom, Richard studied independently, using videos as a guide. Richard spent a great deal of time studying, analyzing and learning the repertoire of Amalia Hernandez and other greats. He taught himself. This also aided in developing the unique dances he created for Herencia Mexicana. Not wanting to copy other dance groups, he used other groups dances as a foundation to create something new. <br>
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I asked Richard to share with me some of the highlights and accomplishments of his performing career. Here is a short list of some of the performances and accomplishments he recalls from the past 25 years:</div>
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<li>Performing at the Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival with Mariachi Sol De Mexico, Las Reynas de Los Angeles and singer Graciela Beltran.</li>
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<li>Performing at numerous restaurants in the greater Los Angeles area on various occasions including: Casa Sanchez, La Fonda, Fiesta Mexicana, Guadalajara Grill and Pancho Villas. All with live mariachi.</li>
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Of course it's hard to calculate the total number of performances Richard has done during his 25 years of dancing. He has performed all over the place and he never kept a detailed record of each performance. All I know is that he frequently says, "I performed there" or "I danced for them". I recall that he made a list once of all the different dances he learned and performed over the years. The list had several hundred dances on it, including multiple variations of the same dance. He's probably danced the Jarabe Tapatio several thousands of times over his 25 years of dancing. That's really something in my opinion. Just goes to show, if you commit to something an stick to it, you can create a rich history.<br>
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As I mention in the early weeks of the blog, the first time I ever saw Richard perform he caught my attention. There was something different about him. He had that "it" factor. He is unique, original and fresh. There's just something about him. He has a level of engagement and connectedness with his partner that goes beyond what I have typically seen. He's a pleasure to watch dance. There is also an element of showmanship that exceeds the norm. Very entertaining! Some may say I am partial, but I have seen him dance side by side with the "pros" and not only does he hold his own, but there is a rare quality about him that draws attention to him. It must be that "it" factor. There's no other way to describe or explain it.<br>
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Over the past couple years I have had the opportunity and privilege to dance and work along side Richard. I have really gotten to know him well. I have witnessed firsthand his level of commitment to folklorico and the sacrifices he has made to teach, direct, coordinate and perform. It is an exhausting work and labor of love. He has paid the price. I've heard him say that "he did not have a normal childhood" as he was dancing all the time. He also paid the price by going the extra distance in a somewhat competitive folklorico world. With an abundance of folklorico dancers and groups in the Los Angeles area, it is easy for you to be replaced. During his time at Pancho Villas he was injured in an automobile accident. There was no time to find a replacement and not wanting to lose the venue, Richard performed with a broken collar bone. He paid the price. He recalls it took three people to help in get into the charro costume. The mariachi were shocked at the bruising on his body. Nonetheless, the show must go on, and it did. He recovered and Herencia kept the venue. Some may think that's ridiculous and extreme, but as I've stated before, there's always someone willing to pay the price.<br>
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Being a dancer with longevity has its challenges. Richard has had his share of battles with weight and with all the affects of aging. Even so, his feet are still tapping away. After 25 years you would think that one would burn out, and at times he has, but he has always found a way to keep going and stir up the excitement to continue on. I know that there was a time when he was ready to give it up and move on in life, but he knew how much I enjoyed the dancing, so he stuck with it for my sake. He knew my commitment to Herencia. Together, we have managed to keep it going. <br>
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In closing, I want to say that I believe Richard Solorzano is the "real deal". He has lived the folklorico life and I applaud him. What an honor it has been for me to come along side him. Thank you Richard for being you. Richard has had the added benefit, honor and privilege of reading each Big Wedo post before it has been published. Now there's an advantage worth dancing about! He's so lucky! LOL!<br>
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There you have it folks, 52 weeks of One Big Wedo! How did I do? Hope you enjoyed them. In closing, I want to give a quick shout out to my friends at Miicamisa Folk-Urban Wear. Thanks for your encouragement and support! Check them out online and on Facebook. Until next time ya'll - Wedo out! And remember, do not fear, "I'll be back!"</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br>Google E-mail: <a href="mailto:onebigwedo@gmail.com">onebigwedo@gmail.com</a><br>Facebook: One Big Wedo (Guero)<br>Twitter: Michael Smith @onebigwedo<br>Blogger: <a href="http://www.onebigwedo.blogspot.com/">www.onebigwedo.blogspot.com</a><br><br><strong><u>Contact Information for Ballet Folklorico de Herencia Mexicana:</u></strong><br><br>Richard Solorzano, Director: <a href="tel:(909)%20201-1957" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">(909) 201-1957</a><br>Facebook: Herencia Mexicana<br>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com">Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com</a><br>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Note: Looking for your own adventure or journey? Herencia is a great place to find one! Folklorico lessons and performances are both available. Herencia Mexicana performs for private & public events of all kinds. Book your event today! Herencia Mexicana welcomes new students. No previous folklorico or dance experience required. <strong><u>All are welcome.</u></strong></span><br>
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Welcome to week 51! Here we go again, another episode in the life of the dancing Wedo. Let's see what drama we can kick up this week! Before we get goin', let's all welcome Ireland and Jamaica to the blog! Glad to have you along as part of the journey. Okay, now let's get started!<br />
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In the midst of summer, Herencia was approached with an opportunity to perform at Disney for Mexican Independence Day. An event was being planned for September 16 at the park with portions televised on participating stations. Herencia was encouraged to submit a resume with pictures for consideration to be part of the event. Several folklorico groups, mariachi and Mexican entertainers were to be part of the all day event. We sent in our information and Herencia got started right away getting prepared with new costuming and dances for the event, just in case we were selected. We were practicing for our performance for the LA County Fair anyway, so rehearsals served two purposes. You can read all about the LA County Fair experience back on weeks 40 and 41. Check them out.<br />
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To make a long story short, the event didn't happen in the full format as initially planned. Therefore, Herencia did not perform. Our name was put in however for Disney's upcoming holiday events taking place during the months of November and December. On October 13th we received an email with the instructions to submit an "official" application to be part of the Viva Navidad festivities at Disney California Adventure. We returned all the documentation required immediately! Then came a period of waiting. During this time, Herencia put together our Day of the Dead show for performances on November 2nd. Read more on those performances back on week 45's post.<br />
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Word was out that we were possibly heading for Disney and a list of dancers interested in being part of the group for Disney began to grow. It was on October 30th that we received official notification from Disney that we were selected to participate. From that point forward, the group's attention was focused primarily on the Disney shows.<br />
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Now you may recall my post on week 47 called "The Audition"! I suggest you read it if you haven't already because it ties in with this week's topic directly. For those of you who have been following the blog, you know how busy Herencia and the Wedo has been this year. Never a dull moment. There's always something in the works. It's necessary to always have something going on to keep that momentum and the group moving forward. Anyway, week 47 gives you a bigger picture of this whole story, so pause now and take a look at it!<br />
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After October 30th, regular ongoing communications with Disney coordinators took place. They had specific show requirements and provided much information about the set and such, so Richard could put together the production we would present. In the midst of all this, Herencia also had a show for Riverside's Festival of Lights scheduled for December 14th. Although <span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">the show in Riverside was an actual performance, it quickly became labelled as the live dress rehearsal for Disney.</span></div>
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We were scheduled initially for two shows at Disney on December 21st and two on December 22nd. After reviewing our information and video submissions again, Disney asked us to do all four shows on Saturday December 21st, as well as the two on December 22nd! We accepted. We were the featured guest performing group for the entire day on Saturday! It was an honor to be selected and asked. Herencia had not performed at Disney in several years, what a way to return - 6 shows!<br />
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Many of you have been following the blog for almost a year now and have read all the drama that goes on behind the scenes when putting a show together. Our Viva Navidad show for Disney California Adventure was no exception. We had all the regular stuff going on: practices, costume preparations, dancers dropping out of the show, adjustments - you name it. The actual show is just the tip of the iceberg so to speak. I have attempted to give my readers the full spectrum of what "folklorico" really is. One director made the comment to me that "the dancing is just one facet of folklorico, all the drama and activity behind the scenes, now that's really folklorico!" Anyway, I won't bore you with a play-by-play account of all the behind the scenes preparations, but here are a few photos of our dancers getting prepared:<br />
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As the holidays approached and the shows got closer, the list of dancers kept shrinking. They were dropping like flies and the stress was mounting. We were contracted for 20 dancers and had to deliver. That shouldn't have been a problem, but everything that could happen, did! People went out for surgery, injuries, work issues, practice conflicts and so on. I believe it's Murphy's Law that states, "If something can go wrong, it will." My reply to that is, "Yup"! With people coming and going, it made it difficult for the show to progress and take on its full potential. Nonetheless, the show must go on, and it did!</div>
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Richard gave it all he had. He worked so hard. He had done his part and now it was up to the dancers to pull it off. The day of our Festival of Lights performance arrived. We had several new dancers in the group that had not performed with us prior. We also had several dancers return to be part of the show including Richard's sisters Tina and Tiffany. Everything was set: costumes, music and the dances themselves. Our Disney show was a 17 minute show per the requirements set forth by them. In order to make the show work for the 30 minute Festival of Lights show, Richard added a holiday opening and closing number.<br />
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Our performance time was 7pm on the main stage. Dancers were given a 6 pm call time. The festival itself is a big ordeal. It is sponsored by the famous Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. The lights are amazing. So is the crowd of people that gathers and the traffic. I think I handled the staggered arrivals of dancers pretty well. I didn't let it get to me because as a director said, "that's part of folklorico, it will never change. Just go with it." Most dancers came already dressed and Richard added the finishing touches to the costumes. Several of the costumes had been repaired and refreshed and our Vera Cruz and Jalisco dresses looked practically brand new. The women were dripping in crystal necklaces, broaches and bracelets. And let's not forget the sequins! Yes, we replaced all the Veracruz lace shawls and the new ones have sequins!<br />
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Seven o'clock came quickly and it was showtime. Just one problem, one dancer was missing, stuck in traffic for over an hour trying to get to the stage. The stage is operated by the City of Riverside. Performances are voluntary, meaning they are unpaid. They do not provide parking or changing areas for the entertainers. So everyone is on their own. The stage manager was rushing us to get started. She would not wait even for a couple of minutes as our dancer ran through the streets from the freeway, literally! The show must go on - NOW! What to do?<br />
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Now during the week, I had made up a bunch of beaded necklaces with our business cards attached. To stall, dancers threw them to folks in the audience. But it came to the point where it was either take the stage or cancel the show. So, in a quick decision, I danced the opening number in the wrong costume so the show wouldn't be cancelled. It wouldn't have been fair to our dancers for the show to be cancelled, some of them had driven all the way from Los Angeles to participate. That's 50 or 60 miles one way. </div>
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The show had its share of challenges. We anticipated it would. But the audience still enjoyed it. It was a good learning experience. We were having our final studio practice for Disney the next day. This show revealed what needed to be fixed and gave us an idea of what to focus on. Some noteworthy happenings during the show were: the new necklace we got recently to accompany the china costume broke and fell on stage. Also, Richard's belt buckle malfunctioned and flopped through the entire performance. What a way to steal the show! One of the Jalisco dresses also had a roaming zipper! Aye, how I hate those malfunctioning zippers. As the dancer moved, so did it. Don't worry, it's been fixed!</div>
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We had two sets of twin ladies dance the show too! How cool is that? Check out these photos from The Festival of Lights:<br />
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For me personally, the show went fine. Aurelio Arellano videoed the show and gave us a copy. Thank you so much. This gave us an opportunity to see the show. After viewing the video, we felt it was a good show even with all the challenges. I had a few friends come out to see the show! Two were a couple from church, the wife was one of my professors in Bible College! It was so nice to see them. Richard's nephew also came to the performance sporting his charro. Check out the future of Herencia - he's already an active little dancer:<br />
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The Disney weekend approached quickly and I started getting a cough on Wednesday. Oh no! Yes, it appeared I had caught the bug everyone was catching and passing around. What poor timing. This was not a good time to get sick. Then on Thursday, I got "the zit". Yes, a nice big red pimple on my nose! Again, what timing! I started treating it right away in hopes of it going away by Saturday's performances. On Friday my co-worker's reaction was enough to tell the gravity of the situation, "Rudolph," he exclaimed! I was the great albino version of Santa's leading deer. Oh Dear! Of course several co-workers offered their pimple face tragedy remedies for me to try. Of which I would like to share my favorite.<br />
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My favorite was a combination of flax seeds, nylons and gauze strips. Apparently, that's all you need to make a pimple vanish or so I was told. So Friday night I decided to give it a try. I bought a 5 pound bucket of flax seeds, a pair or nylons (Leggs or Underalls were recommended), and lastly, some gauze strips. No specific instructions were given so I ate the flax seeds, put on the nylons and wrapped my head in gauze. By the end if the night I was a constipated mummy with silky smooth legs and the crater on my face remained. Where did I go wrong? Hmmmmm! I had missed the process completely. But it was good for a laugh. Totally joking here!<br />
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Truth is, alcohol treatments did the trick and I was all good by Saturday! I did both kinds, the ones you drink and the ones you rub! However, the remedy I spoke of was suggested. Maybe one of you would like to try it and let me know how that works out for you!<br />
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The performances at Disney California Adventure Park for Viva Navidad were 17 minute shows that were upbeat and energetic. Lots of cheering and gritos on stage. Richard put together an action packed performance which displayed the Regions of Sinaloa, Veracruz, Chihuahua, Jalisco and Puebla. Of course, as is the tradition with Herencia, the show closed with Guadalajara. Park attendees took lots of pictures and video of us. Several people walking through the park that were just passing by the stage, stopped to watch the show, which held their attention. Most folks stayed and watched the entire show from beginning to end. The stage we danced on was in the Paradise Gardens section of the park. There was also another stage close by where the Mariachi Divas performed, as well as other Mexican musicians and groups. Our dancers enjoyed the music on their breaks. It was fun to perform in the midst of all the action and bustle of carnival rides. California Screamin' was towering nearby - which I rode twice by the way!<br />
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Richard's Grandma Elaine made a surprise trip from Nevada to come see us perform on Saturday. What a nice surprise. I think I surprised her with the dancing! No one ever expects a wedo to dance Mexican dancing! We also had several friends and fellow dancers from other folklorico groups show up at the park to wach the show. "Very Entertaining" was one comment I heard. Herencia appreciates everyone's support, thank you all for coming to the show.<br />
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This was an extra special event for me as it was the first time my family had ever seen me dance. My mom and dad came out from Florida to see the shows on Sunday. My sister and her family also came down from Santa Barbara. My folks had not been to Disney in California for over 43 years! In fact, my sister had just been born and on this occasion they reunited to return together to the park 43 years later! Of course, California Adventure didn't even exist 43 years ago, but it was still nice to have the family come out and enjoy Disney at the newer park. My parents love Walt Disney World in Florida and go often. At this time of year, you'll often find them at Mickey's Christmas Party in the spectacular Magic Kingdom.<br />
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I was a bit nervous, more so than usual, to perform for my family. Go figure! Even so, I gave it my all. Richard said he was proud and moved at my performance with my folks there looking on.<br />
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Before my folks came out, I mentioned to my mom that I was dancing a polka dance. She said that her parents use to go polka dancing. That's something I didn't know and was exciting to learn about my family. I had no clue that anyone in the family enjoyed folk dancing at all. Apparently, there is a history of folk dancing Wedos right in my own family! Who knew!<br />
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We receive lots of positive comments and feedback on our shows. Richard was moved by all the compliments the staff shared backstage. Everyone gave 100% and did an amazing job. Well done team. It was especially nice to see the group strong again and this event was a positive bonding experience for everyone. We had 20 dancers on Saturday and 21 on Sunday! Hard to believe that earlier this year we were down to only three people left in the group. Membership and momentum are up and I am looking forward to 2014. </div>
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I believe that God really answered all our prayers. I give God all the credit for the success of the show and that we had enough dancers to meet the requirements of the show. Just goes to show you that if God opens the door and brings you to it, He'll bring you through it. <br />
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I want to give a special "hats off" to my dance partner Araceli for doing an amazing job. All six shows were awesome! I think it was the best dancing we've done together since I joined the group two years ago. Way to go! We had our share of classic moments on stage including my hat falling off during the last performance of the weekend. It was priceless how we hammed it up and played it off. Thanks for having fun with me. Here's a picture of us my sister took at the show:<br />
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I also want to thank Richard for all his hard work and congratulate him for his groups' return to the Disney stage. He even included my name in the recorded introduction as co-director of the group. Thanks for the recognition. Richard has been dancing for nearly 25 years now and people are amazed at how he has taken Herencia and transformed it over the years into the performing group she is today. All your hard work is paying off and I am so honored to be a part of the magic. Well done.<br />
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There were a lot of photos taken at the show. In Viva Navidad - Part 2, I'll be sharing them. It's going to take me a moment to collect them all from everyone, so be sure to return for the sequel. Next week's post is about Richard and his folklorico career, so be sure to return and read all about that. That's all for now, be sure to come back next week. Until then, this Wedo is outta here, or as some referred to me this week, "Woody" out!<br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br />Google E-mail: <a href="mailto:onebigwedo@gmail.com">onebigwedo@gmail.com</a><br />Facebook: One Big Wedo (Guero)<br />Twitter: Michael Smith @onebigwedo<br />Blogger: <a href="http://www.onebigwedo.blogspot.com/">www.onebigwedo.blogspot.com</a><br /><br /><strong><u>Contact Information for Ballet Folklorico de Herencia Mexicana:</u></strong><br /><br />Richard Solorzano, Director: <a href="tel:(909)%20201-1957" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">(909) 201-1957</a><br />Facebook: Herencia Mexicana<br />E-Mail: <a href="mailto:Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com">Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com</a><br />
</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Note: Looking for your own adventure or journey? Herencia is a great place to find one! Folklorico lessons and performances are both available. Herencia Mexicana performs for private & public events of all kinds. Book your event today! Herencia Mexicana welcomes new students. No previous folklorico or dance experience required. <strong><u>All are welcome.</u></strong></span><br />
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One Big Wedohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15504877388648397873noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517261738734872518.post-12892466816547399352013-12-22T15:19:00.000-08:002014-02-03T11:33:51.641-08:00Viva Mariachi - Week 50Hello & Welcome Back! Before we get started, I want to wish everyone "Happy Holidays!" I also want to apologize for the erratic blogging and posting these past few weeks. With the holidays upon us and all the year end performances, the blog has suffered. But do not fear, I am still writing and posting, so please bear with me as we get through this busy season!<br>
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A special shout out to Afghanistan this week, thank you for joining in on my blog-dancing journey. This week's topic is Mariachi. I haven't really gone into the details of mariachi throughout the course of the blog yet. I've mentioned briefly performing with them, the charro attire, and that it originated in Jalisco. That's pretty much the extent of it thus far. Truth is, you can't get too far into the world of folklorico without coming into contact with mariachi! It's a wonder how this topic hasn't been addressed until now! We are already at week 50, so lets not delay any further! <br>
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The term "mariachi" is diverse and can be used to refer to: the type of a music style, a group of musicians that play mariachi music or music set and/or arranged for mariachi musicians to perform, or just one musician. So, how is the term defined? Wikipedia explains:</div>
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"Mariachi is a form of folk music from Mexico. Mariachi began as a regional style called "Son Jaliscience" in the center west of Mexico originally played only with string instruments and musicians dressed in the white pants and shirts of peasant farmers. From the 19th and 20th century, migrations from rural areas into cities such as Guadalajara and Mexico City, along with the Mexican government's cultural promotion gradually re-labeled it as Son style, with its alternate name of "mariachi" becoming used for the "urban" form. Modifications of the music include influences from other music such as polkas and waltzes, the addition of trumpets and the use of the charro outfits by mariachi musicians. The musical style began to take on national prominence in the first half of the 20th century, with its promotion at presidential inaugurations and on the radio in the 1920s."<br>
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The size of Mariachi groups depends upon the availability of musicians. Similar to the world of folklorico dancers, many mariachi musicians go from group to group to group. Meaning, they'll perform with this group under this name today and then perform with a different group under a different name tomorrow. Although some musicians stick to performing with the same group all the time. Typically groups consist of as many as eight violins, two trumpets and at least one guitar; however, it is common to see up to three guitars. Mexican folk harp is another instrument that you may see in the ensemble. As far as the guitars are concerned there is the vihuela, a high pitched round-backed guitar which provides the rhythm, and the guitarron, which provides bass and rhythm. All the instruments are Mexican variations of European instruments. Vocals are often provided by various musicians in the ensemble, taking turns singing lead.<br>
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"The word Mariachi was thought to have been derived from the French word mariage ('marriage'), dating from the French Intervention in Mexico in the 1860s, related to the music's appearance at weddings. This was a common explanation on record jackets and travel brochures. This theory was disproved with the appearance of documents that showed that the word existed before this invasion.</div>
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The origin of the word is still in dispute but most of the prominent theories attribute it to indigenous roots. One states that it comes from the name of the wood from which the dance platform is made. Another states that mariachi comes from the indigenous name of a tree called pilla or cirimo; yet another states that it came from an image locally called Maria H (pronounced Mari-Ache)."<br>
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Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitian is recognized as the oldest and most famous of all the mariachi ensembles. It was founded by Gaspar Vargas in the late 1890s. The ensemble tours throughout the world. I have personally seen them twice, once at the San Manuel Casino in San Bernardino and the other time at Mariachi USA at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Herencia uses many of their musical arrangements to dance to. </div>
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There are many, many groups out there. Some of the other famous groups are Mariachi Sol de Mexico, Mariachi Los Camperos and Mariachi Divas, just to name a few. Many groups have received Grammy recognition. Recently I had the privilege of dancing the Jarabe Tapatio at a private event with Mariachi Los Camperos. I have also had the pleasure of meeting and performing with several other mariachi over the past couple years. It's always a highlight at any performance to dance with live mariachi. A personal observation I've made from performing with live mariachi is that they often speed up the tempo of the music during live performances. I think they enjoy seeing the dancers sweat!<br>
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In addition to Mariachi groups, there are several individuals that have gained fame and stardom as mariachi musicians and singers. It would be impossible to list them all. In the United States, most people have heard of Vicente Fernandez, he is perhaps the most popular and recognized entertainer here. A couple other names often mentioned are Jose Alfredo Jimenez - a great composer, and Javier Solis. I recommend all my readers to spend some time to familiarize themselves with the music and people and groups associated with it.</div>
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Mariachi music is performed all over at all kinds of events. Musicians are often expected to take and play requests, requiring the musicians to know hundreds of songs in their repertoire. You can see them perform at festivals, fairs, religious celebrations, Catholic Mass, weddings, parties, Quinceaneras, and for private serenades - only to name a few places. As I've mentioned in several of my blogs already, folklorico is part of the California culture. Since folklorico and mariachi go hand in hand, the same can be said for mariachi music - it's part of the Californian culture.<br>
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Here in the Los Angeles area, several restaurants have drawn clientele by providing Mariachi entertainment for guests while they enjoy delicious Mexican cuisine. Sometimes they even have folklorico dancers accompany them for the shows. Some of the local favorites include Casa Sanchez, La Fonda, Guadalajara Grill, Fiesta Mexicana, Pancho Villa's and La Paz. The Sunday Mariachi champagne brunch is another favorite event Southern California's enjoy. And on weekend nights, it's always fun to go with a group of friends and watch the shows while enjoying drinks from the bar. Salute! I have personally danced at Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant with the Mariachi there! It was an unforgettable experience. Richard and Herencia Mexicana was the resident dancers for Pancho Villa Mexican Restaurant for over four years. You can still see them in the television commercials for the restaurant today. Head over to the Pancho Villa's Mexican Grill & Entertainment website and view them!<br>
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In Los Angeles you will also find the Mariachi Plaza (Boyle Heights, specifically) that has gained much popularity for the mariachi that gather there and are for hire. I have spoke of this landmark on several occasions during the course of my blog and look forward to performing there one day. And yes, I'll blog about it and post pictures when that happens! I believe it will very soon!</div>
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Another local event of great fame is the Mariachi USA concerts that happen at the Hollywood Bowl and are televised. Visit Mariachi USA on their website or on Facebook to get all the information and updates for future events. I attended the show this year for my first time. Hopefully one day I'll go and see Richard perform there! In addition to the concert at the Bowl, there are other events that take place in Las Vegas and a new one for 2014 in Cochella Valley! You can also check out Mariachi USA Radio and enjoy the music 24/7!</div>
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So how did Jalisco become known as the birthplace? From my reading the origins of mariachi come from a variety of areas within Mexico. Jalisco was very popular for the son style called son Jaliscience. The song "La Negra" is among the most famous. Son music featured string instruments and was divided into various regional varieties. Wikipedia states this as to origin:</div>
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Although mariachi music is Mexican folk music, I see a growing trend of mariachi groups removing the dance element from live shows. It has been expressed that dancers upstage the mariachi and people focus on the dancers more than the musicians. How sad. The two are one, but more and more I see mariachi and folklorico being separated, although the dancers still perform to mariachi music. Dancing always adds to a show in my opinion. I think that we need to set aside any barriers and have more shows with both being represented. That's my opinion anyway.</div>
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One Big Wedohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15504877388648397873noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517261738734872518.post-17811332089534579492013-12-02T09:01:00.001-08:002014-01-05T15:24:20.319-08:00A Look Ahead - Week 49Hello Everybody! Welcome back! One Big Wedo is on the verge of 8100 page views! I am blown away that so many folks have discovered and are following the blog. Thank you! A special welcome to Malta this week for joining the blog! Keep spreading the word out there and let's see how big this blog can grow! Are we friends on Facebook yet? Join me on Facebook at "One Big Wedo - Guero" for all things Grand Wedo! You won't miss a beat.<br />
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This week's blog presents a bit of a challenge as I really don't know what to write about. Oh dear, a dilemma! As I review my pages of notes and ideas, I can see that I've managed to incorporate all my topics of desire into my blog effectively. Wow, how'd that happen? Don't worry, the next three weeks are already plotted, leaving this week open. I wanted to do a Flaming Folklorico Part 2, but my party hasn't happened yet. I'll have to do that in 2014 sometime. If you're not familiar with what a "Flaming Folklorico" is, refer to week 24's post. If you want to host a Flaming Folklorico party, send me an email and maybe we can make it happen! Of course, One Big Wedo will come and serve up the drinks himself. We can all suffer together.<br />
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2014 is right around the corner which means the 2014 season of Herencia Mexicana is at hand. This week I began an aggressive attack on the 2014 schedule. Unlike in years past, this year we are practicing and performing right up to the end of the year. Typically Herencia has taken the holidays off. So preparations for the new year are happening amongst all the chaos. And 2014 is shaping up to be a biggie! Lights, Cameras, Action! 2014 here we come!</div>
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In October, we secured a new studio in Covina to practice at! It has a great hourly rate which provides a huge cost savings. Now our members in the Los Angeles area have a new home to practice at which is conveniently located near the 10 and 210 freeways. </div>
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Also In October, we learned that a practice location in San Bernardino at the National Orange Show Art Gallery was finally going to happen. It took us nearly a year to secure the spot. Thanks to Ishmael Nunez's donation from my Blog Logo Contest winnings, we were able to start up a folklorico program in San Bernardino at our new location! You can read more about my logo contest on weeks 28 and 36! We were able to slash our monthly dues in half because of all the cost savings! That's great news for everyone, we all like saving money! Now students only pay $20 per month to be part of Herencia. And we still provide the performing costumes! That's an incredible deal. If anyone is searching for a group to belong to, join Herencia Mexicana. We have a lot of fun together and we're affordable.</div>
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In November, we started a Thursday night beginner's group that meets from 7 pm to 9 pm. On Sundays, we have our performing group rehearsals back to back - first in Covina from 2pm to 4pm and then in San Bernardino from 5pm to 7pm. Busy, busy! In anticipation of the new year, I've been sending out email notices to our regular show venues and sponsors letting them know we are booking shows and setting up our 2014 calendar. I've also been scouting new venues to perform at in 2014. I feel the group is exciting about some of the new performance possibilities!</div>
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There are many, many appealing venues out there. A couple new ones we are looking at are Knotts Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain. Of course, Herencia would also like to participate in The Community Arts Showcase at Disneyland during the summer too. Our dancers also enjoyed the shows at Olvera Street, The LA County Fair and Riverside's Day of the Dead Festival and Festival of Lights, so we will probably return to those events again. It also looks like we will be returning to Denver, Colorado in June for another series of shows! Yes, 2014 is shaping up nicely!</div>
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In addition to venues, I've been scouting sponsors and writing letters requesting support for advertising and new costumes. We would like to add the regions of Colima, Michoacan, Yucatan, Aguascalientes and Guerrero to our show repertoire in 2014 which means a lot of new costumes to make. We need to replace some of our existing costumes too! It's going to be a year of big investment into costumes. Let the fundraising begin! Of course Herencia accepts donations too, big or small - anything helps. Shoot me an email if you would like to contribute. One area of need is garment bags.<br />
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I've also been starting a Facebook Ad campaign to increase group membership. The group has fluctuated in membership and we would like to have a group with 40 to 60 regular, consistent members. So I've been busy spreading the word out there. It seems to be working because we're up! I think the new reduced rate has sparked a lot of interest. Starting in January, Herencia is going to host some classes for interested dancers to come and try us out. But there's no need to wait, we practice every week. The best time to start is now. As I read this week on Facebook, "A year from now you will wish you had started today." So again I say "The best time to start is now", don't delay!</div>
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Next on my list of tasks is to print up an official practice schedule for 2014 for both the beginners class and the performance group practices. We are also ordering standardized group practice shirts and group performance shirts which are worn to all performances. Richard also has the new Directors Award program which is given to one dancer per year. The award is given to the dancer of his choice and they receive a Herencia Letterman jacket.</div>
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Of course all this is just planning. It's good to have a plan; however, as I read earlier this week, "A plan is just your wish list"! That is so true. And if there is one thing I've learned about folklorico and groups, it's that things rarely ever happen as planned. Something always changes. The grey hairs on my chin are proof of that!</div>
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So what about the Big Wedo? What's happening to the blog in 2014? The blog was a one year weekly commitment. I've tossed around several ideas, even an official season two of the blog, but I've concluded that there will not be any official season two. This has been a huge undertaking folks! Much more work than anticipated, but completely worth it. I've enjoyed my time with you. And I'm not going to let the blog just die! I've invested too much into it for that to happen. I'm going to continue writing posts in 2014 but on no set deadline. The requirement of one a week is too much, especially now with all my added group responsibilities. So as big things happen or inspiration strikes, I will be writing about it and posting it on the blog. It's not an official season two, its just updates at random.</div>
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My special guest posts never happened. I approached several people about it and they seemed interested in doing it, but they never followed through. So I continue to do this work alone. That's ok, I don't mind.</div>
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What about the Wedo dancing? Yes, I will be dancing in 2014 too. I have made a commitment to dance another year. My main focus will remain on Herencia Mexicana, even more so now with all the changes. Which means I'll probably be cutting back some with other groups. I say that, but reality will tell the true story if that happens or not. I enjoy performing, so when opportunities knock, I'm usually quick to say "YES"! But as Herencia Mexicana grows, I will need to channel my attention on it more so than in the past. </div>
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All the practicing has taken its toll on the body too. I'm at an all time low weight of 192. Which is fine, but I feel like I could break cause I am so fragile! There no meat on these bones. And where there is, it has shifted to all the wrong places! I'm approaching 40 people! For the first time in my life, I actually feel and look my age. It's kind of a bummer. The dancing has kept this Wedo moving that's for sure. Even so, I'm feelin it! Plus, I've noticed the younger generation refers to me as "sir" now. It's better than "Mame" I suppose, but it makes you feel old. </div>
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In other news, this week we had our promotional booth for Herencia, sponsored by Jarritos soda! It was a good event and we gained a lot of exposure and interest. We may even have a show for May booked from it! That's always a good thing! Plus we earned some money for costumes! Right after the event ended, it was off to LA to buy more material and accessories for upcoming shows. One big expense was the lace fabric for the replacement of the Veracruz shawls. I had no idea that "bridal" fabric cost so much. I found a nice one for $25 a yard! We needed 25 yards so that one was out of the question. We found another nice one for a bit cheaper. That's just the cost for the fabric, now comes the cost in sewing. All this work is for our upcoming shows in Riverside and at Disney.<br />
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On Saturday we had a last minute show for Los Angeles area Foster Kids. It went well and the kids loved it. You can come on out and see us on Saturday December 14th for the Riverside Festival of Lights at 7 pm sharp on the main stage! Or you can come on out on December 21st or 22nd to Disney California Adventure for one of our six shows on the Paradise Gardens stage. These are our last shows for 2013. Don't worry, Knotts Berry Farm is coming up in the spring! You won't have to wait too long to see us again!<br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br />Google E-mail: <a href="mailto:onebigwedo@gmail.com">onebigwedo@gmail.com</a><br />Facebook: One Big Wedo (Guero)<br />Twitter: Michael Smith @onebigwedo<br />Blogger: <a href="http://www.onebigwedo.blogspot.com/">www.onebigwedo.blogspot.com</a><br /><br /><strong><u>Contact Information for Ballet Folklorico de Herencia Mexicana:</u></strong><br /><br />Richard Solorzano, Director: <a href="tel:(909)%20201-1957" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">(909) 201-1957</a><br />Facebook: Herencia Mexicana<br />E-Mail: <a href="mailto:Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com">Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com</a><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Note: Looking for your own adventure or journey? Herencia is a great place to find one! Folklorico lessons and performances are both available. Herencia Mexicana performs for private & public events of all kinds. Book your event today! Herencia Mexicana welcomes new students. No previous folklorico or dance experience required. <strong><u>All are welcome.</u></strong></span><br />
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Hello & Welcome! Puerto Rico and Vietnam joined the blog this week, a very special welcome to all of you! This week we are going to explore five states of Mexico and highlight some of the regional dancing and specific dances that accompany them. But before we get started, I want to thank Jarritos Soda for their generous donation to Herencia Mexicana. On Thursday, I had the pleasure of driving into the city of Los Angeles to pick up the donation of soda for an upcoming event to promote the group. Jarritos anyone? Here are some pictures of my trip:<br>
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You just never know where a folklorico journey may lead you! I never anticipated all that I have gotten to experience because of folklorico! Wow! Here is another experience I got to have, after a practice with his daughter, this proud father took me on a ride on his Harley! Go biker Wedo! The trip put the fear of God in me let me tell you! It's something I'll never forget! Hold Up! Is that Richard too? Yes folks, believe it! Even Richard let his hair down and went for a ride. Next up, roller coasters! <br>
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This week Herencia received this certificate of recognition from the Riverside Dia de Los Muertos celebration event. Over 12,000 people attended the event this year! That's awesome! Check it out:<br>
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You can see us again in Riverside on December 14th downtown at The Festival of Lights at 7:00 pm on the main stage. If you missed us last time, this is a good opportunity to come see us!<br>
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Something I learned this week about folklorico is, in addition to regional dances and dance forms from the various states, you also have period dances and dance forms. One such period is the Revolutionary period. These dances may be performed by several different regions/states as they are not specific to any one state and they come with their own special costume. So, that adds to the complexity of understanding and classifying folklorico dances. The deeper you investigate this art, the more you find out. Oh my, it never ends! I've barely scratched the surface! Gotta love it!</div>
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So let's get going, first up is Aguascalientes! Here is what Wikipedia states about the state of Aguascalientes:</div>
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"<strong>Aguascalientes</strong>, officially Free and Sovereign State of Aguascalientes (literally: Hot Waters), is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 11 municipalities and its capital city is Aguascalientes. </div>
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It is in North-Central Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Zacatecas to the north and Jalisco to the south. Its name means "hot waters" in Spanish and originated from the abundance of hot springs in the area, the corresponding demonym for the state and its inhabitants is hidrocalido.</div>
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The state is located about 480 km (300 miles) from Mexico City. It covers 5,471 square kilometers (2,112 sq miles) and has a little more than one million inhabitants. Most of its inhabitants live in the densely populated metropolitan area of its capital city.</div>
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The state as it is now was created on October 27, 1857 when it was separated from Zacatecas after the tale says that the wife of the governor of the state promised to give a kiss to the President of the time, in exchange for the separation of Aguascalientes from Zacatecas, which explains the shape of a kiss the state has. It bears the name Aguascalientes taken from its largest city and capital also called Aguascalientes."<br>
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As far as the regional dancing is concerned, perhaps the most famous and recognized dance from this region is called "Pelea de Gallos". The state of Aguascalientes is known for its cockfighting, hence the battle between the roosters during the dance. Roosters are often embroidered on the costuming for both the men and women. Serapes are used to give the effect of wings flapping during the dance. The winning rooster wins the hen and boasts in his victory. <br>
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Other than this common information, I found very little written in English about the regional dancing. A perfect opportunity for a maestra or maestro of dance to write and detail the region. Wikipedia has an interesting article called "Folk Dance of Mexico" that highlights some of the tribal folk dance forms as well as folklorico dances. For Aguascalientes, however, it only shared the tribal dances. When I searched the web, most information was written in Spanish and there were several dance videos from the region that came up. You should watch some of them sometime.</div>
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Next we will visit Nayarit! Here's what our friends at Wikipedia have to say about Nayarit:</div>
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"<strong>Nayarit</strong>, officially Free and Sovereign State of Nayayrit, is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, make up the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 20 municipalities and its capital city is Tepic.</div>
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It is located in Western Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Sinaloa to the northwest, Durango to the north, Zacatecas to the northeast and Jalisco to the south. To the west, Nayarit has a significant share of coastline on the Pacific Ocean.</div>
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Nayarit contains hundreds of miles of rain forest in the sierra. Its wildlife includes jaguars, mountain lions, wild bears, deer, caymans, armadillos, small wild cats and many more species. Unfortunately most of the rain forest has been exploited, especially around the region of Santa Maria Del Oro. The conservation and protection of the rain forest and wildlife of Nayarit is an issue of crucial importance."<br>
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"<b>Nayarit:</b> This is a small southwestern state which was once part of Jalisco. The men wear the traditional white shirt under a colored shirt that is tied in the front and white pants with bandannas on their head. The women dress in a small flower print ranchera style outfit and use a Huichol fan instead of a rebozo or shawl like the Jalisco women wear. Interesting to this state is the dance of the machetes, where men dance clanging and tossing their machetes to the point of making sparks. This is done while women dance through an arch of clanging machetes. This dance is originally of Moorish influence, originating when Spain was conquered by the Moors. The Moors influenced not only the music (compare Spanish falsetto to Arab falsetto) but also the appearance of Spaniards as they introduced the olive skin and dark hair and eyes into the European bloodlines. The women dance in the flamenco style with their arms held high, arched upper back, low side bends and twists, coy shoulder shrugs and saucy head tilts. There is also a Mexican folk dance honoring St. James that is in reference to a battle with Moors."<br>
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Next up, Oaxaca! Here is the Wikipedia information:</div>
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"<b>Oaxaca</b>, officially Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca, is one of the 31 states which, along with the Federal District, make up the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 571 municipalities; of which 418 (almost three quarters) are governed by the system of Unos y Costumbres (customs and traditions) with recognized local forms of self governance. Its capital city is Oaxaca de Juarez.</div>
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The state is best known for its indigenous people's and cultures. The most numerous and best known are the Zapotecs and the Mixtecs, but there are sixteen that are officially recognized. These cultures have survived better than most others in Mexico due to the state's rugged and isolating terrain. Most live in the Central Valleys region, which is also an important area for tourism, attracting people for its archaeological sites such as Monte Alban, native culture and crafts. Another important tourist area is the coast, which has the major resort of Huatulco. Oaxaca is also one of the most biologically diverse states in Mexico, ranking in the top three, along with Chiapas and Veracruz, for a number of reptiles, amphibians, mammals and plants.</div>
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The name of the state comes from the name of its capital city, Oaxaca. The name comes from the Nahuatl word "Huaxyacac", which refers to a tree called a "guaje" found around the capital city. The name was originally applied to the Valley of Oaxaca by Nahuatl speaking Aztecs and passed on to the Spanish during the conquest of the Oaxaca region. The modern state was created in 1824, and the state seal was designed by Alfredo Canseco Feraud and approved by the government of Eduardo Vasconcelos."<br>
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One interesting article I read online was from Gourmet.com archives and written by Elisabeth Lambert Ortiz. The article is called "Oaxaca" and was originally published in December 1977. In the article she shares her trip to Oaxaca and a little bit about the culture she encountered and the food. Worth the read, check it out. Another article I recommend can be found on Oaxacadream.com under the articles for Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast. The article is called "Nuptials and baptism in rural Oaxaca: The mandate of tradition". This article was an interesting read and detailed the account of one event in a style similar to how I blog about my experiences. Take a look!</div>
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The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company Of Chicago states "Oaxaca is the home of the Zapoteca and Mixteca indigenous people. It is also where some of the finest expressions of mestizo culture can be found. The most important display of dancing, that celebrates the seven regions of Oaxaca, takes place on the last two Mondays of July near the city of Oaxaca in a festival called La Guelaguetza (Zapotec: offering)."</div>
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Recently I was asked why I spend so much time sharing geography and state history in my blog about dancing. Well, by understanding the geography and the characteristics of the landscape that are attached to it, you begin to gain understanding and the correlation between the regional dances and the state. Plus many of the regional dances cross state boundaries and therefore it's good to know where the states are in relation to each other. I'm hoping that readers understand now why a dance like La Iguana is danced in Veracruz, and so on. The more familiar you are with the surroundings, the deeper your understanding. I imagine that folklorico dancers who have had the privilege and opportunity to explore and visit the various states of Mexico have a much deeper rooted foundation and understanding to build their dance experience on. </div>
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In addition the popular "Turtle Dance" which as known for being somewhat provocative in depicting the mating rituals of turtles, another dance from Oaxaca is about the folk legend and mythical belief of "La Llorona". Although it may not be as popular of a dance as others, I mention it because of the folk tale that so many have been fascinated with. Here is what Wikipedia shares about La Llorona:<br>
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"<strong>La Llorona</strong> (The Weeping Woman) [a.k.a. The Cry]:<br>
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Although several variations exist, the basic story tells of a beautiful woman by the name of Maria who drowns her children in order to be with the man she loved. The man would not have her, which devastated her. She would not take no for an answer, so she drowned herself in a river in Mexico City. Challenged at the gates of heaven as to the whereabouts of her children, she is not permitted to enter the afterlife until she has found them. Maria is forced to wander the Earth for all of eternity, searching in vain for her drowned offspring, with her constant weeping giving her the name "La Llorona." She is trapped in between the living world and the spirit world. <br>
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In some versions of this tale and legend, La Llorona will kidnap wandering children who resemble her missing children, or children who disobey their parents. People who claim to have seen her say she appears at night or in the late evenings from rivers or lakes in Mexico. Some believe that those who hear the wails of La Llorona are marked for death, similar to the Gaelic banshee legend. She is said to cry, "Ay, mis hijos!" which translates to, "Oh, my children!"" <br>
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In some Aztec variations of the story, the story is linked to the fall of the Aztec empire as the discovery of the New Spain came into being and consequent demise of indigenous culture. Other variations of the story also say La Llorona seduces men and them drowns them out of vengeance for her lost love. Many image depictions of her are in a white wedding dress and veil. To some, the drownings are a symbolic metaphor for baptism, which is a sacred ritual to Mexicans.<br>
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Although there are many costuming options, I want to look at one that has been spoken of in many of the articles I've read. Perhaps because some find it a bit unusual or dramatic and eccentric. People love things that are over the top! Here is how the U.S. National Park Service and the Chamizal National Memorial in Texas describe this Oaxacan wardrobe:</div>
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"The sleeveless flowered huipil (tunic) covers a skirt with a broad heavily starched white eyelet flounce around the hem. Another perfectly matched, pleated flounce frames the face. The distinctive headdress - called a huipil grande, resplandor or bidaniro - was actually a child's baptismal gown and is worn by the Istmenas, women from the region of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec."<br>
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One of the myths I heard behind how the women came about wearing these grand garments on their heads is that the woman of Oaxaca discovered a ship wreck and part of its contents was children's baptismal gowns which were used for head coverings. Further research of huipil grandes led me to a Wikipedia article on huipils in general with no mention of the baptism gowns. Nonetheless, the article was interesting and I encourage readers to take a look at it. </div>
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Next up, Sonora! Let's see what Wikipedia says about this one! </div>
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"<b>Sonora</b>, officially Free and Sovereign State of Sonora, is one of the 31 states that, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 72 municipalities; the capital city is Hermosillo. Sonora is located in Northwest Mexico, bordered by the states of Chihuahua to the east, Baja California to the northwest and Sinaloa to the south. To the north, it shares the U.S.-Mexico border with the states of Arizona and New Mexico, and on the west has a significant share on the coastline of the Gulf of California.<br>
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Sonora's natural geography is divided into three parts: the Sierra Madre Occidental in the east of the state; plains and rolling hills in the center; and the coast on the Gulf of California. It is primarily arid or semi-arid deserts and grasslands, with only the highest elevations having sufficient rainfall to support other types of vegetation.<br>
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Sonora is home to eight indigenous peoples, including the Mayo, the Yaqui and the Seri. It has been economically important for its agriculture, livestock (especially beef) and mining since the colonial period, and for its status as a border state since the Mexican-American War. After the Gadsden Purchase, Sonora lost more than a quarter of its territory. From the 20th century to the present, industry, tourism and agribusiness have dominated the economy, attracting migration from other parts of Mexico."<br>
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As far as regional dancing from Sonora, I want to focus on just one dance that has gained popularity called Danza del Venado or Deer Dance. Here is what Wikipedia's Folk Dance of Mexico article states:<br>
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Lastly, lets take a look at Zacatecas! Here is what Wikipedia says about it:<br>
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<strong>"Zacatecas</strong>, officially Free and Sovereign State of Zacatecas, is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 58 municipalities and its capital city is Zacatecas.<br>
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It is located in North-Central Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Durango to the northwest, Coahuila to the north, Nayarit to the west, San Luis Potosi and Nuevo Leon to the east, and Jalisco, Guanajuato and Aguascalientes to the south.<br>
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Although information about Zacatecas folklorico dancing is limited, I found this description from The Mexican Folk Dance Company of Chicago:<br>
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"The company's version of Zacatecas is based on the state's incredible and peculiar musical style: Tamborazo Zacatecano (The Zacatecas Big Drum band). This Wind and percussion instruments band, is reminiscent of European ensembles left behind by the revolutionary movement of 1910. Local authorities in Central and Northern Mexico decided to use these musicians as Sunday entertainment in local town square gazebos.<br>
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The repertoire, composed initially of selected classical and semi-classical pieces, gave way to more traditional music, appealing to the taste of the locals. Thus jarabes, sones, polkas and other danceable rhythms became the selections of choice. Soon after, the bands left the gazebos and were booked to play at dances and other social affairs, or to follow a drinking party down the hillside streets of the city.<br>
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The gorgeous city of Zacatecas is one of the most treasured reliquaries of Mexico and has been declared Human Cultural Patrimony by UNESCO.<br>
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Costumes: Female costuming for the dance varies from region to region within the state. The women wear the traditional full ruffled calico skirt topped with a matching solid color blouse based on turn of the 20th century French couture. The men wear a pair of cowboy (Charro) pants, a white shirt covered with a dark jacket, tie a bandanna on their heads and a white sash on the waist. All dancing is done by couples and include lots of foot stomping.<br>
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La Marcha de Zacatecas - Mexico's Second National Anthem: In 1891, Genaro Codina composed "La Marcha Aréchiga" in honor of the governor (who then changed the name to Marcha de Zacatecas) and won a bet he had made against his brother in law. However, after the revolution the "Zacatecas March" has become a forced identifier of any civic or commemorative heroic event. It is used in remote villages and large cities to announce the beginning of every activity from a civic assembly to the curtain raiser of a circus function, a starter for a movie theatre show or a school event; and it is recognized by every single Mexican national, as the second national anthem."<br>
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We made it! Five states of Mexico! There's so much to discover. Come back next week. In the mean time, the wedo is out!</div>
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One Big Wedohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15504877388648397873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517261738734872518.post-65435789676501293842013-11-24T15:29:00.000-08:002014-01-05T15:30:47.984-08:00The Audition! - Week 47Hello everyone and welcome back to One Big Wedo - the blog! Here we are on week 47! I call this one "The Audition"! But before we get started, I want to give a special shout out and welcome to Columbia this week! Thank you for reading! I reached my goal for the year of 7500 pageviews this week! That's five weeks early! Let's see how high it goes. Now I want to reach 200 likes on my Facebook page "One Big Wedo - Guero". Do you like me? Visit my Facebook today!<br />
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On October 10, 2013, Shawn Slater issued this official media release from Disney on the Disney Parks blog. The post is called "Disney Viva Navidad Brings a Festive Celebration to Disney California Adventure Park"<br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Okay so it’s still Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, but behind the scenes, the Creative Entertainment team is already hard at work getting ready to deck the halls for the holidays. And this year, they’re bringing something new to Disney California Adventure park that’s sure to be fantástico – Disney <em>¡Viva Navidad!</em></span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Disney <em>¡Viva Navidad!</em> will bring the Paradise Gardens area of the park to life with festive music, vibrant colors, jubilant dancing, character appearances, delicious food and fun activities for the whole family.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">On October 6th & 7th on Relampago del Cielo, Inc.'s Facebook page, notices were posted for auditions for the show. Auditions were held on October 9th. Here is the official casting call ad:</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">The Orange County School of the Arts brought back so many memories of my days in music conservatory over 20 years ago. It had that same familiar feeling. Boy, doesn't that make me feel old! Upon arrival, we made our way to the studio space where the audition was to be held. There we were given a form to fill out in detail to share our performing and dance experience. Once handed in, we were given a number to wear so we could be identified during the audition.</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Now, that morning when I got up, I prepared myself for the audition! How? Well, I know I'm an old man already - especially for a dancer. So I did it! I painted my mustache and goatee with Just For Men Mustache & Beard dye! In just five minutes, I took off ten years. My first time ever to cover the gray like that. Usually I just use a pencil for something more temporary. Anyways, I had a nice black patch on my chinny chin chin. Now if it just removed wrinkles! Botox here I come!</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Before leaving and driving the long trip home, the men were instructed on the facial hair policy and that only a mustache would be allowed for all performances. We were told if we received the call back, we would need to come to the practice the next day shaven and looking the way we would hope to be performing. This way our picture could be taken and submitted for approval. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">On the way home we shared our excitement over this incredible opportunity. Although the rehearsal schedule was aggressive, I was determined that if I got a call back I would go for it. I would suck it up and pay the price for the opportunity. Especially since they seemed to be willing to work with people's schedules and have some do weekends and holidays only. At that point, all we could do is wait and see if we got a call back.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">The next morning I got up and shaved of my goatee, leaving only my mustache. If I got the call back, I would need to leave straight from work to head to Anaheim for practice. I went to work and coworkers were shocked. They said I looked like a entirely different person. And of course, they joked and poked fun at me. I was told I looked like the cat juggler from the movie The Jerk with Steve Martin, I was told I looked like Officer Dangle from Reno 911, I was also told I looked like Freddie Mercury from Queen. Other folks thought I was getting a jump on Statchetober or Movember for prostate cancer awareness month. Personally, I was aiming for more of a Inigo Montoya look from the movie The Princess Bride (previously thought to be Montego Montoya - thanks Ben for the correction!). Folks were impressed I grew the statche so quickly. I had to tell them that all I did was shave off the goat. Oh yeah, and I darkened it! Shhhhhhh! That's our little secret! I'm only 29. I think my nose just grew.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Back in the day, I had some good friends named Chris and Peri Alcaide. They have both passed away. Peri owned Peri's Pictures of Hollywood and Chris was an actor. He was in many movies and on television. One show he played on was The Riflemen. He did a lot of western roles. I spent a lot of time with them in their senior years at their home in Palm Springs. Anyway, I asked him once what it was like to be a big actor and the experience of television and movies. I remember he told me that I "wouldn't like it. Many people find I boring because you wait around a lot. It's not what most people imagine it would be like. Yes, you get your moment, but It's not nearly as glamorous as people think."</span></div>
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"The Three Caballeros is a 1944 American animated musical film produced by Walt Disney Productions. The film premiered in Mexico City on December 21, 1944. It was released in the United States on February 3, 1945 and in the UK that March. The seventh animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series, the film plots an adventure through parts of Latin America, combining live-action and animation. This is the second of the Disney package films of the 1940s<br />
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The film is plotted as a series of self-contained segments, strung together by the device of Donald Duck opening birthday gifts from his Latin American friends. Several Latin American stars of the period appear, including singers Aurora Miranda (sister of Carmen Miranda) and Dora Luz, as well as dancer Carmen Molina<br />
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The film was produced as part of the studio's good will message for South America, but is less obvious propagandistic than others. The film again starred Donald Duck, who in the course of the film is joined by old friend, Jose Carioca, the cigar-smoking parrot from Saludos Amigos (1942) representing Brazil, and later makes a new friend in the persona of pistol-packing rooster Panchito Pistoles, representing Mexico.<br />
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It was severely edited and re-released in featurette form on April 15. 1977 to accompany a re-issue of Never a Dull Moment."<br />
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Sounds like I'm going to go get me a copy of the movie or rent one on Netflix or something. It sounds interesting and I would like to see the whole film.<br />
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</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Here is a photo of me when I was a youngster. It was my birthday and look at the cake. Yes, it's Donald Duck! I suppose some would claim that it was set in my destiny to be part of a production that centers around Donald Duck one day. I'm excited to be part of associated performances that are part of the overall event! If your in So Cal on December 21 or 22, come on out to the park and see us perform. How special to be performing on the 69th anniversary of the movie's release in Mexico City on December 21st. </span><br />
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In other news, on Saturday our performance turned out to be a bigger deal than I initially anticipated! I got to dance with Mariachi Los Camperos! Norma and I danced the Jarabe Tapatio together! It was nice to share the stage with friends of ours, musicians and dancers, for this special event. I even got a new red tie and black sombrero for the show! And another exciting development this week, Olvera Street hit me up and asked if they could use some of the photos from our Dia de Los Muertos performance for their advertising and publicity! How awesome is that! Thank you, thank you, thank you!<br>
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A very special welcome to the countries of Italy and Slovenia this week. Thank you for checking out my blog! This week I want to explore four Regions of Mexico and the regional dancing that accompanies them. Two of the Regions, Michoacan and Yucatan, are Regions that Herencia has performed in the past - although we have only practiced them since I have joined the group. Hopefully, in 2014, they will be put on stage! The other two, San Luis Potosí and Nuevo León, are Regions that Herencia has not danced, but I found some information on them and thought I should share. First up, Michoacan!<br>
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Whenever someone asks me where I'm from, I always answer Michoacan! Actually, I'm from Michigan but Michoacan sounds so close! It always brings a smile the person asking. So let's see what Wikipedia states about Michoacan: </div>
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"Michoacan, formally Michoacan de Ocampo, officially Free and Sovereign State of Michoacan de Ocampo, is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. The state is divided into 113 municipalities and its capital city is Morelia (formerly called Valladolid). The city was named after Jose Maria Morelas, one of the main heroes of the Mexican War of Independence.</div>
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Michoacan is located in South-Western Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Colima and Jalisco to the west and northwest, Guanajuato to the north, Queretaro to the northeast, the State of Mexico to the east, and Guerrero to the southeast. To the southwest, Michoacan has a stretch of coastline on the Pacific Ocean.</div>
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The name Michoacan is from Nahuatl: Michhuahcan, from "michhuah" (professor of fish) and "can" (place of) and means "place of the fisherman" referring to those who fish on Lake Patzcuaro."</div>
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Michigan is known as the Great Lake State and lots of people like to fish there, so it appears that there is a bit of a similarity in that aspect. Guess my claims of Michoacan might not be as far fetched as I originally thought! As far as the regional dancing is concerned, The Houston Institute for Culture states this:</div>
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"Michoacán is largely inhabited by indigenous people. Unlike many of the Mexican Indian tribes, women are allowed to dance. The men wear the muslim white pants and shirts embroidered at the legs and arms with a sash, a poncho, and huaraches. The women wear a black skirt and multi-colored apron with a white embroidered shirt. They wear a long black head wrap tied behind their head wit a straw hat sometimes adorned with multi-colored flowers. Most famous to that region is El Baile de Los Viejitos or Dance of the Old Men. This was a chance to mock the Spanish ruling class by doing a dance hunched over like old men with canes. They would wear a mask looking like an old European (pink face with white hair). This dance is customarily done during festivals like El Dia de los Muertos. This is a missionary influenced holiday in which the padres allowed the Indians to celebrate their Indian rituals of honoring the dead by combining it with All Souls Day. Indians believed that it would be a day when their dead's souls would come back to earth to savor earthly delights. Therefore, they would (and still practice) bring some of the dead's favorites and wait at the cemetery for their loved ones. This has also become a day for family to customarily gather, pray, reminisce and bond."<br>
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On the website PELinks4U they have a section called Mexican Folkloric Dance: Bailamos? There you will find under Example 1 the dance of Los Viejitos. Los Viejitos is probably the main dance that is often associated with Michoacan folklorico. It's a dance that I am looking forward to performing someday. I'm an old man already so I might not even need the mask! This site has provided the steps and counts for you to learn the dance. There's even a video link! Check it out and have some fun with it.<br>
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Check out Richard and I sporting our masks on my birthday back in August. Makes sense now why the masks are white men with blue eyes!:<br>
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Some other features of Michoacan dancing I have seen is the use of sonajas during some of the dances. In another dance called La Botella, dancers had brightly decorated bottles in which they placed on the ground and danced around them. I have also seen dances of drunken old men stumbling around foolishly on stage. Sure to put a smile on your face and make you laugh.</div>
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The next region is Yucatan! Here's what Wikipedia says about the State of Yucatan:</div>
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Before the arrivals of Spaniards to the Yucatan Peninsula, the name of this region was el Mayab. In Mayan language, "ma'ya'ab" is translated as "a few". It was a very important region for the Mayan civilization, which reached the peak of its development on this place, where they founded cities of Chichen Itza, Izamal, Motul, Mayapan, Ek' Balam and Ichcaanzihoo (also called T'Ho), now Merida.</div>
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When I first heard music from Yucatan it reminded me of carnival music a little bit. It sounded like the music they use to play on carousel rides when I was a kid. Some of the unique and fun features of Yucatan folklorico dancing are the use of props, like trays that have glasses and bottles on them that get balanced on the dancers head as they perform. Another is either the snapping of fingers or the twirling of the rebozo over the head. Very festive and a lot o fun. The footwork is crisp and clean. I really like the region and I can't wait to perform it one day.</div>
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Next on the list of states to visit this week is San Luis Potosí. Here's some information on this one from Wikipedia:</div>
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One thing I've noticed from writing about so many of these Mexican states is that there is frequently a city or capital that shares the same name as the state itself. At times when I search for information on the state, the information on the city come up instead. Anyways, just an observation! As far as the regional dancing, the Houston Institute for Culture states this:</div>
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It is located in Northeastern Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Tamaulipas to the north and east, San Luis Potosí to the south, and Coahuila to the west. To the north, Nuevo León has a 15 Kilometer (9 Mi) stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border adjacent to the U.S. state of Texas.</div>
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"Nuevo Leon is a northern state that borders Texas. When the Germans came, they settled mostly in the Texas hill country and Nuevo León. Unlike the hill country Germans who were mostly agricultural, the latter settled in Nuevo León to also establish breweries. Their influence in Texas country-western music and Tejano music is unmistakable but often overlooked. In the folklorico costume for Nuevo León, men wear the leather fringed vests or coats, boots, bandannas and cowboy hats. The women wear clothes straight out of "The Sound Of Music". Their hair is braided with ribbons. The style of dance: polkas, waltzes and chotize, or "schottische". The tuba sound in Mexican/Tejano music was improvised by base guitars and the accordion was introduced. The accordion in Tejano conjunto music was mostly used by the common labor working people; not to be confused with Tejano orchestra music which was influenced by mariachis and the big band sounds of the 40s considered to be more urbanized. Much of the original Tejano music was based on ballads or corridos from Mexican revolutions; another oral history form, such as: Adelita, Tiempos, Amargos, El Cuartelozo." </div>
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So there you have it - four Regions! As Richard and I were talking about our vision for Herencia Mexicana this upcoming year, we agreed that we should bring Michoacan and Yucatan to the stage! We also would like to see Colima and Guerrero too. And we want to bring the Tamaulipas back into the mix. All this means more costumes and lots of practice! 2014 is shaping up to be a fun-filled year! Come and join us!</div>
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Until next week everyone, Wedo out! Here is some upcoming events:<br>
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<strong><u>Contact Information for "The Big Wedo":</u></strong><br>
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Google E-mail: <a href="mailto:onebigwedo@gmail.com">onebigwedo@gmail.com</a><br>
Facebook: One Big Wedo (Guero)<br>
Twitter: Michael Smith @onebigwedo<br>
Blogger: <a href="http://www.onebigwedo.blogspot.com/">www.onebigwedo.blogspot.com</a><br>
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Richard Solorzano, Director: <a href="tel:(909)%20201-1957" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">(909) 201-1957</a><br>
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E-Mail: <a href="mailto:Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com">Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com</a><br>
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Note: Looking for your own adventure or journey? Herencia is a great place to find one! Folklorico lessons and performances are both available. Herencia Mexicana performs for private & public events of all kinds. Book your event today! Herencia Mexicana welcomes new students. No previous folklorico or dance experience required. <strong><u>All are welcome.</u></strong><br>
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One Big Wedohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15504877388648397873noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517261738734872518.post-11854058986087971682013-11-12T19:44:00.001-08:002014-02-03T11:29:21.330-08:00A Deadly Transformation - Week 45Hi Everyone! A special welcome to the Faroe Islands this week! Wow, I've never even heard of that place, but they checked out the blog. So, I had to check them out online. This whole experience has taken me on a global trip, at least through the Internet anyway. I also want to welcome Trinidad & Tobago to the blog. I'm almost to 7000 pageviews now, let's keep the counter rollin'!<br>
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Here we are once again as I share the true tale of the One Big Wedo. My, oh my, where do I begin this week? Who celebrated the Day of the Dead or Dia de Los Muertos? Me, me, me! This was a weekend I've been planning for and anticipating for a long time. I wrote a post about it back on week 30 called "The Day of the Dead". I recommend you check it out! This week, I had the pleasure of performing at two "off-the-hook" venues on Saturday November 2nd! A real treat. How would I sum it up in just one sentence? To quote a famous passage, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times!" (From A Tale of Two Cities). Was that dramatic enough for you? Allow me to explain.<br>
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As some of you may know, I am the "Administrator" for Herencia Mexicana. Richard is the "Director", "Instructor" and "Costume Coordinator" and I do most of the other stuff. Whoop, whoop! It's a position that I fell into over the course of time. I have a full plate between being one of the groups dancers, going to practices, learning new dances, answering emails, Facebook posts, scheduling shows, filing paperwork, other clerical duties, being the go between dancers and the director (Lord, Help Me!), taking care of dancers profiles, records, texts, dues and so on. Lastly, I write this blog, which is an independent work that I pursued on my own! Richard never asked me to do it. I did it for me because I wanted to. I never imagined all of this when I got involved! I'm not complaining. I'm just shocked at how dancing, specifically folklorico, moved into my life. Never expected that to ever happen! Surprise Wedo, you're a dancer now - Now Prance! It's practically a full time job!<br>
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Recently, Herencia Mexicana had several retired alumni come back and start dancing again. In two short weeks, Richard put together the Day of the Dead show we performed November 2nd. The group only had two practices. Some of these people hadn't danced in years! Pressure was on! It had all the potential for disaster. So how'd it go? Overall, the dancers really pulled themselves together and the shows were great! Yet, there were some minor road bumps along the way. So let's get into all those details! I've kept it real with you through the whole blog, so why stop now.<br>
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Richard and I have been really striving to get Herencia back to the amazing performing group she once was. It has been a roller coaster of emotion and hard work. We're tired! But it appears that things are moving in the right direction finally! A new season of awesomeness is upon us! Watch out 2014! But, as with all things, there's always that component of stressful situations that arise. It's a miracle that shows come together with any success at all. It's always hectic to get dancers to the right place, on time and ready to go. It never fails that someone or multiple people run late, someone pulls out of the show at the last minute or some other annoying circumstance happens. You can never prepare enough. I've seen it all and it can be very disappointing at times. To a small degree, it has tarnished my overall folklorico experience.<br>
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The first venue of the day was Olvera Street! What a honor to be able to perform there on such a significant holiday. Thank you Olvera Street for the invitation! As one director put it, "When Olvera Street comes a knocking, you always go!" So, we went! Performances took place in the big gazebo, across the street from Union Station. This was my first time dancing at Olvera Street. It was also my first time to have my face painted like a skull. Many friends and family from around Southern California showed up to show their support and watch our 3pm performance. <br>
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Olvera Street had all kinds of activities, entertainment, displays, artwork and special events happening for the holiday. It was a huge production and celebration. They even included Herencia Mexicana in the official event flyer, which included this history on Dia de Los Muertos:</div>
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""Dia De Los Muertos" or Day of the dead is a Mexican tradition that dates back more than 3000 years to the indigenous ceremonies of the Pre-Columbian civilizations of the Aztecs, Mayans, Toltecas and others native to Mexico. When Christianity was introduced to the new world in the 16th century its religious symbols were incorporated into the ancient ceremony. The celebration begins Nov. 1st, All Saints Day, when it is believed the spirits of the children, "Los Angelitos," return to visit. On Nov. 2nd, All Souls Day, adult spirits return to their families. A special altar is made and adorned with pictures, flowers, personal belongings and the favorite foods of the deceased. Dia De Los Muertos is an opportunity for the family to reunite with their deceased loved ones who intercede on their behalf and bring good fortune to the living. It is a time to come to terms with our mortality and become aware of the cycle of life and death. Olvera Street merchants were the first to promote and honor this traditional celebration in Los Angeles and the US."<br>
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Richard and I got up early on November 2nd to head downtown because we had to pick up a few last minute items before the show. Specifically, we needed one more blinged out hair comb and some glamorous necklaces to complete the look of the day. Plus, we needed to get there early to find parking in all the chaos and unload all the costumes. Now the night before we had one last practice with two of the dancers. We also had one dancer back out of the shows, so the pressure was on to find a replacement. Cindy Perez saved the day and the shows by stepping up and dancing! Thank you Cindy! <br>
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Upon arrival to Olvera Street we got checked in and they directed us to the dressing rooms. We unloaded the car and wheeled the costumes through the streets of Los Angeles over to the dressing rooms, where we got confronted by the director of another group. Once again, just like at the fair, a director did not want to share the public dressing rooms with us until after their performance. Avoiding an ugly situation, we parked our stuff on the side of the street until 1:30. Check in time for our dancers was 1:00. Many dancers ran late and I was hit with numerous texts and calls from them with their explanations and status updates. Thankfully everyone showed up. But they stressed out this old Wedo in the process. OMG! I have too many gray hairs as it is people! Punctuality please!<br>
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Now, as we were parked out there on the curb waiting for access into the dressing rooms, Richard suddenly realized that one of the Veracruz dresses was missing its lace shawl. His exact words to me were, "You're going to kill me, I'm missing a shawl." Somewhere along the line we had misplaced it and so he ran off down Olvera Street to purchase a shawl. Thank goodness they have costuming there. Richard returned from his shopping spree with a new shawl, a fan and tangerine rebozo. All of which ended up being used for the shows! Nice save!<br>
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After that came one of my personal favorite moments of the day. Richard, my mentor, teacher and friend, painted my face. This was important to me. Not just that I look good for the show, but that he was the one to do it. He painted the skull on the right side of the face only, as that is what the group had decided to do. Of course, I didn't shave my goatee and so it was tricky trying to get that covered up. But we had really good make up/paint and Richard's sister, Tina, assisted him in covering my goat and creating the teeth. I was very pleased with my look. Thank you Richard and Tina! Even after all the years of their existence, this was Herencia's first time participating in Day of the Dead festivals and this was the first time the group has ever painted their faces. It was fun for all.<br>
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Unfortunately, I did not get any pictures of the face painting process like I had wanted to. However, I did find this video on YouTube of the skull face transformation. Check it out:<br>
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Once in the dressing room, Richard went into director mode and helped get everyone dressed and coordinated. I continued to respond to dancers texts and get them in the right place. For these shows I got us some skull rings for the scarves we wear around our neck. There's that attention to detail. Now in the process of getting the Veracruz women ready, Richard realized that a black rebozo was missing. Not his fault! There was a miscommunication between a dancer and him. What to do? The tangerine one he bought was to replace an orange one that was too weathered for stage. There was no time to go buy another. Richard always has a solution to everything. That's why he's the director! The Wedo, on the other hand, well that's a whole different story. Anyway, taking some extra black scarfs we had, he created a rebozo! Bam! Solution! No one even noticed! Whew! Again, nice save!<br>
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Now in the midst of all the dressing room commotion, I was having a bit of a down day on the personal side of things. Combined with all the stress of the show and performing, anxiety set in. Not just nerves, but a heavy weight and complete numb feeling. And for a moment, I thought I was going to have to pull out of the show myself. Talk about having a bad day. This is the first time, and hopefully last, this has ever happened. I even called Richard's name to get his attention and tell him I didn't think I could do the show, but he didn't hear me in all the hustle and bustle of the changing room. I took a deep breath and said a little prayer. The prayer worked because I somehow got my focus back and off all the stress and personal crud I was dealing with. So, it was by the grace of God that I pulled myself together! Thank you Lord! Prayer really does change things! It works!<br>
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We were ready for the show and we made out way out to the gazebo. There many folks took pictures. Ballet Folklorico Sol de Mexico joined us again for the show to help and present Chiapas. Thank you Sol! Elizabeth Mendieta also came out to help us with costume changes and with the passing out of business cards. Thank you Liz! Before we took the stage, the entire group gathered in a circle, held hands and prayed. Many in the audience were moved by it. Then it was showtime! The show was a big hit. It was like performing for the paparazzi! So many people took video and pictures. We attracted a large crowd. A special thanks to Christoper Bernal for video taping. Here are some pictures from the show - Thank you Cristina Solorzano for photographing the show:<br>
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Richard had a unique idea for the Guadalajara show closer. He asked dancers to a bring framed picture of a loved one that had passed. I took one of my grandma and grandpa from my mom's side. During the finale we held the photos and a candle and danced the closing song. It was a powerful ending. Some dancers carried skulls or other elements found on memorial altars. It was awesome and the nice part about it, no one else did it or thought of it. Bravo Richard! </div>
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As I mentioned earlier, many of the Solorzano family came out for the show, including the original directors, Richard and Cristina. Many came just for the ending of the show to see their loved ones represented and memorialized on stage. Some photos were of loved ones that passed away just this year. It was a nice tribute to their legacy. Also included among the photos was a picture of Jose, the original Herencia teacher. You can read more about him in my blog from week 42 called "Who is Herencia Mexicana? a History!" </div>
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Richard was also happy that some of the new generation of family was there to see the show. They are the future of the group! Richard's mother enjoyed the Banda Sinaloa dance Vuela Paloma so much, she even thought she might learn the dance. That made Richard happy. <br>
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As far as any eventful happenings during the show, Jennifer danced the Jarabe with me and she got to be the first woman to where the special necklace we bought for the china dress ensemble. Check out last weeks blog for more on that. Jessica got to wear a special black Sinaloa dress we had made just for The Day of The Dead. Every year in November, one lucky dancer will get to wear the dress - a new tradition! During the Chiapas, two bracelets broke which sent beads everywhere! That's festive!! The floor of the gazebo was very slippery as it is, glad I avoided all the beads! I would have broke my hip! Also, there was an echo of the footwork you could hear under the canopy. That was bizarre! In a costume change rush, a soloist wore black shoes instead of white. It happens! And Richard and I swapped sombreros by mistake and I had to dance with his which is too small for my head. Aye! And lastly, the bows at the end of the show need work, people looked lost and confused. Guess what we will be practicing now till the next show? Bows! <br>
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It was nice that there was a man that announced for the group. He was also the sound tech. He did a great job introducing the group in Spanish. He took several photos during the show too. At the end, he made the comment in Spanish, that we not only danced but are performers and entertainers! Thanks for the compliment. And thanks to Richard for translating for me!</div>
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After the show it was a mad rush to get all packed up. But before we got out of there, one lady caught Richard for one last photo and told him how "handsome" he is! Looks like someone has a new admirer. Oooooh! We all journeyed independently out to Riverside for our 8pm performance at the festivities there. This was Riverside's Ten Year Anniversary for the event! Richard and I took a pit stop to get the black rebozo and a few items we needed for Riverside. We got to Riverside and the festival was in full swing. Talk about a party. Wow it was incredible. Parking was almost impossible to find, but we found some, unloaded and then got to the dancing area. There were no real changing rooms. The city gave us an area on the street for our stuff, right out there in the open. Oh my! A side show too!<br>
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Once again the dancers trickled in and the Wedo got a few more gray hairs! They didn't believe Richard when he advised them to head straight to Riverside from Olvera Street. He warned them of all the chaos an limited parking. But everyone came through! Late, but they came through. More friends and family showed up to support the group. We even saw some ex-HERENCIA dancers. Susie Torres joined us for the festivities and helped out by passing out business cards! Thank you Susie! Folklorico Page was in town for the event too. Check out Folklorico Page on Facebook to view photos and videos of all the groups who performed in Riverside! The event even included Herencia Mexicana in their official flyer! Wow thank you. Here is what this flyer stated about Dia de Los Muertos:</div>
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"Dia de Los Muertos dates back to the Aztec Indian belief that death was not a sad event, but an occasion to celebrate the entering of the new world, a new life. The Day of the Dead is celebrated by Mexican families who wait for the spirits of their loved ones to return and visit. A special altar is made and adorned with candles, food, and marigolds, which are the traditional Mexican flower for the dead. November 1st, All Saints Day, is when the spirits of the children are expected to return. At night, the families shoot off firecrackers to light the way for their children. November 2nd, All Souls Day, is when the adult spirits return. On that day you can find families having a picnic with their families at the cemetery with their loved ones. Food and drink are offered to the spirits so that they may be strong enough to return to the other world. When the day is done, everyone has enjoyed the feast and the visit with their loved ones.</div>
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Dia de Los Muertos began as a ritual practiced by indigenous people where they believe the souls of the deceased return to Earth for the day. The souls are guided and welcomed back by altars decorated with an abundance of food, music, and things they enjoyed during their life. Although merged with Catholic theology, the celebrations still contains Aztec principles including use of skulls. Today these skulls are made of sugar and sometimes grains, and decorated with color and creativity. The day coincides with All Saints Day and All Souls Day, and is celebrated November 2nd.</div>
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Marigold: For everlasting life.</div>
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Candles: A symbol of the element of fire. It is the light that guides the souls back to Earth.</div>
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Water: Symbolizes life, baptism, and serves to quench the thirst of the souls.</div>
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Incense: Unites the sky with earth, and carries prayers.</div>
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Salt: As once used to keep bodies from rotting after death, the salt reunites the souls with their flavorful life and represents a defense against the evil.</div>
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Food and drinks: Represents the pleasures the deceased indulged in during their life, it is a way to welcome them back and allow them to regain strength after their long travel back to Earth.</div>
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Calvaeras: Symbolizes the element of earth.</div>
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Papel Picado: Symbolizes the element of wind."<br>
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Here are some photos posted by audience onlookers on Facebook - Many by Eduardo Ruiz:<br>
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Once again, it was an awesome show! So what stood out to me? The crowd! Wow, it was packed and there was so much happening on that stretch of street. Truly an amazing experience. I saw some large and amazing tribal head dresses off in the distance parading up and down the street. There were Catrinas everywhere, including a giant one. I also had a man in the sound booth shake my hand and tell me something to the extent of, "I know who you are. I've read your blog and you dance well." Thanks for the compliment. Guess people really are reading these posts! I'm shocked. <br>
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Another interesting thing happened during one of my quick costume changes, a lady passing by got all offended and told me to "Cover Up!" My apologies, but why you looking? There was also a man snapping some pictures of the changing process! What was that about? Probably made the front page! Next year the city really needs to provide a tent or something for changing. Sol was smart and brought their own. </div>
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During our performance a couple ambulances showed up and several official people to respond to a lady passed out on the street. She probably got a glimpse of my alleged streaking and fainted! I have that affect on people! We also had a slight pause in the show to announce a lost child was found and they were looking for the parents. I kind of wanted to take her out to dance with me, but it didn't happen. After we wrapped that show up, Richard and I got to perform with BF Sol de Mexico! That's three shows in one day! Busy fun.<br>
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Afterwards, I got to talk with a few folks! That was nice. Even a coworker of mine was there! He didn't know I danced. I also had another special highlight of my day. The second highlight was meeting Crystal and Alicia. They have been wanting to meet the Wedo for a while. Here is a photo of us after a full day of performing. It was so awesome to meet them. And this is one of the best shots of the awesome paint job Richard did on my face. You can see where all my hats rubbed off the paint on my forehead.<br>
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In other news, I wanted to share these pictures from Disneyland I took on my last visit. Disney even celebrated The Day of The Dead! Check it out:<br>
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I also wanted to say that I noticed a strong representation of the holiday this year. Perhaps that's because I'm more aware of it now. More so than in the past. There were all kinds of unique expressions - everything from balloons to fingernails! <br>
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In closing, I encourage everyone that's on Facebook to explore the Day of The Dead pages on there. One of particular interest to me is Mexican Sugar Skull.com. They take you through the whole process to make your own! You can also check out these YouTube videos:<br>
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That's all folks! How did I do? Until next week ya'll.....you know the rest. See ya.</div>
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Contact Information for "The Big Wedo":</span></u></strong><br>
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<span style="line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Google E-mail: </span><a href="mailto:onebigwedo@gmail.com"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">onebigwedo@gmail.com</span></a></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"><strong><u>Contact Information for Ballet Folklorico de Herencia Mexicana:</u></strong></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Richard Solorzano, Director: <a href="tel:(909)%20201-1957" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">(909) 201-1957</a></span></span><br>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Facebook: Herencia Mexicana </span></span><br>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Facebook: Herencia Mexicana IE (Inland Empire) </span><br>
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One Big Wedohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15504877388648397873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517261738734872518.post-8847651748231224822013-11-05T14:57:00.003-08:002014-02-03T11:27:49.102-08:00Lookin' Good - The Costume Connection! - Week 44Here we are again, week 44 already! Only eight weeks left. Wow, I can hardly believe it. It went by so fast. Time really does fly when your having fun. A special welcome to Lebanon this week. So what's my topic for the week? One word, costumes! On week 5, I wrote a post called "What to Wear". Check it out! This week I want to share the process of costume making and putting it all together. Let's get right into it!<br>
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I encourage everyone to visit my blog on week 41 called "Herencia's 2013 L.A. County Fair Show - The Sequel" to check out all the spectacular photographs, many taken by Folklorico Page, of our costuming. I have received many email messages complimenting the group on their costumes. Thank you. Richard and I have worked hard to create a visual experience through both the costuming and the dancing. But where do all these wonderful pieces come from? Who designs them? How does it all come together? I'm glad you asked! Hopefully, I'll answer all those questions and more this week.<br>
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I think I've done a pretty good job of establishing that there is a costume for each different region. In many cases there are several. Typically, there is a more common, recognizable regional costume that most group utilize; however, as mentioned in last weeks post, "Chihuahua, Chiapas & Baja", a single region can have several different costumes depending on the dance and its purpose. Last week I mentioned that the typical accepted Chiapas dress is black dress with colorful floral stitched print. Even so, I have seen many variations of Chiapas dresses.<br>
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I would say that although there is a general accepted look for many of the regions, they are not absolute and variations are common. One such variation for Chiapas is a white dress with the stitched floral designs, not a common as the black. There are many other indigenous costumes, as well, that some groups utilized that may not be immediately recognizable for the region to some in the viewing audience. Guess it would depend how in tune you are with the region and its costuming. Oftentimes, I have had to ask what region a group is dancing, especially when they don't use the common dress. <br>
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There are several stores that sell folklorico costuming. Many of them are located on the historical Olvera Street in Los Angeles. There are several sources from Texas as well. Just look up folklorico costumes on the web and they all pop up! Often times, they sell basic standardized dresses and costuming. Sometimes they will offer a generic version and a deluxe version for more money, of course. For some of the regions, Herencia will use standard manufactured costumes and then dress them up with accessories or embellish them by adding beading, sequins, lace, etc. These costumes are often manufactured in Mexico and then brought over to the US and put up for sale. However, many dancers and directors themselves have taken voyages into Mexico to purchase costuming and bring back. This can save you some money if you have the time to go.<br>
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Some of the general costumes Herencia uses are the deluxe Chiapas dress, Yucatan dress, Tamaulipas skirt and jacket, and china skirt and blouse. For the men, often times the costumes are general ones, except the charro suits - those are custom made. Other men's costumes that are general include the standard Veracruz shirt and pants, Norteno suit for Chihuahua, and the Tamaulipas chaps and jacket. Of course, Richard adds his special touch to the look to give it that Herencia flare! Snap! Snap! Snap! Work it Richard! Own it!<br>
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As I mentioned, some costume pieces get embellished or enhanced. One common enhancement I've seen is on the china blouse. Many take the standard blouse and the add sequins over the floral design to spice it up. Of course, this kind of work comes at a hefty price, unless you're skilled and can do it yourself. As for the china skirts themselves, as I mentioned In my blog "A Tale of Two Chinas", there are many various creations on the market. However, I have seen some skirt designs more common that are used by several folklorico groups. Some brave and patient folks have even made their own. The sequin and beading work takes an immense amount of time. It's a labor of love and pride. Check out these sequins and beading material I recently purchased in downtown Los Angeles. I told you I want to restore our two chinas and the investment has begun! Although each item is fairly inexpensive, it adds up! Not to mention the cost in labor to re-create and repair.<br>
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The city of Los Angeles is a wonderful place to hunt for costuming treasures. The city has specialized districts within. For example, there's the fabric district, the garment district, the jewelry district and so on. Within these districts you will find sub-districts of sorts. For example in the fabric district you will find fabric stores, lace, trim and ribbon shops, bead and accent shops, and so on. Every component to create a fabulous garment can be found downtown.<br>
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In the fashion district you will discover the ever so popular "alleys"! Here you can go on the hunt for all kinds of accessories to really spice up your look. All at a fantastic price. It's all about the details! Details, details, details! If you want a folklorico group that really stands out, you will have to really invest in the details. </div>
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Downtown Los Angeles and its treasures are common knowledge to people within the city and those working in the costuming/design industry, folklorico people included! It's no secret. However, I have found that people do not share their sources! They make you do all the leg work yourself to find what you need. No one likes to tell you specifically where to go to find what your looking for. Another common occurrence I find humorous is that people who shop here often claim to have gotten a better price than you. It never fails that when someone asks how much a yard you spent on something, they always seem to get it for half of what you paid! Yeah right!<br>
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Richard and I have spent hours and hours searching for the best deals and most spectacular pieces. Although for the really spectacular pieces, you still spend a hefty price. We went down one time to look for some crystal hair combs that we saw other groups using with their trenzas. We liked them and wanted to incorporate them into our look. No one would tell us the source, of course, so the hunt was on. It's amazing how people just can't remember where they got them! Hmmmm. Anyway, we never found them, but we found something even better and no one else is using them! We will never tell you where we found them! Go look for them yourself! <br>
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Another rule about shopping downtown is if you see it and like it, buy it because it will be gone next time. A lot of what you find is there only for a short season. Fashion and trends are always changing. Another fact, the more you buy, the more they negotiate the price. Herencia has acquired so much jewelry, that we could have a show every weekend and we could change the accessories for each show without repeating! Seems like every time we go we find a new necklace, earrings, you name it! Just recently we purchased a major bling necklace to go with the china costume. But we only purchased one so, if only one women performs it in a show as a solo with her partner, she gets the added benefit of wearing the necklace! The necklace made its stage debut this weekend at our Dia de Los Muertos performances. Return next week for a chance to see it in one of the photos I post.<br>
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Of course, one of the things I look forward to when shopping downtown is the street vendor food carts! Bacon wrapped hot dogs anyone! This is a Los Angeles specialty! I love them. Can't get enough. Who cares if they don't have a food license! There's a shot for everything these days! All I can say is yummy! I get one, or two, or three every time I go downtown. Take a chance and try them sometime!<br>
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Herencia has custom made dresses for the regions of Jalisco, Veracruz, Chihuahua and Sinaloa. We have other custom costumes in process as well. Granted there is a certain base look each region has to encompass. A Jalisco dress needs to look like a Jalisco dress and a Veracruz dress like a Veracruz and so on. What makes them custom and unique? The details and design. It is a fascinating process to see a gown go from a roll of fabric to a fully fledged masterpiece ready to go on stage. <br>
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Many groups go to great efforts to make the costumes there own signature look. Many groups do not want to be copied on stage. Details to fabric type, lacing, ribbons, trim, designs, pattern, colors and the like, can really change the look of the garment. These nuances make the garment your own. I have heard of groups purchasing entire lots/runs of trim and lacing so that no other group will have access to it and copy their dresses. It's that serious! Ribbons width and variations also create a unique design on dresses. Some make rows of three ribbons around the skirt, other make 5. Some do more or less - it's their preference. Anything that can be changed up to make it your own - beading, embroidery, accent trim, sequins and so on.<br>
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Richard designed the custom made dresses for Herencia. He first made drawings of his vision, incorporating various elements often seen from the region. For example, in his Jalisco dresses he incorporated the star pattern on the skirt. Although some folklorico groups have staked claim in originating this pattern, the star pattern comes from dresses that women in Mexico wore while riding horseback side saddle. The ornate design on the dresses could be appreciated as it draped along the side of the horse. Another design he created was the wave pattern in his Veracruz dresses. Working side by side local seamstresses, together they brought his drawings and vision to life. The Veracruz dresses were made in 2006. Since then, at least four other groups have copied the design for their groups. So it's back to the drawing board to create all new Veracruz dresses.<br>
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Richard's Jalisco and Chihuahua designs have also been copied. He is constantly working on changing them to keep them unique and fresh. Costumes are provided to Herencia dancers that perform. Although they remain the property of Herencia, the costumes get tailored to fit the performer. There is ongoing visits to the seamstresses workshop as performers come and go. Seems like there is always something in progress of development or being repaired. These costumes are constantly being used and things happen, for example, rips, snags, broken zippers, torn lace or ribbon and the like all require regular maintenance and upkeep. It never ends.<br>
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Once the dresses are complete, then comes all the extras: Jewelry - necklaces, earrings, combs, broaches and bracelets, trenzas with ribbon and/or flowers, hats, make up and eyelashes, shoes or boots, stockings and bloomers, accessories like Spanish imported fans, rebozos and aprons, scarfs and bandannas, props, masks, canes and so on. There's a whole lot going on isn't there! It never ends. All the elements get brought together and result in an awesome display of color, creativity and art.<br>
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That's basically it! Never ending collecting and investing in details! Not a week goes by that we don't add something to the closet. Costume creation and development is time consuming, but is fun. I have enjoyed it and appreciate that Richard has included me in the creating process. So there you have it! Costumes!<br>
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In other news, I wanted to share Chaffey High Schools ballet folklorico group with you. For the past few years, Ballet Folklorico Tenochtitlan has come and performed at my work for Hispanic Heritage Month (September). Here is some pictures of this years performance!<br>
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That's all for this week. My apologies for publishing late this week. I lost all my pictures for the blog and had find some new ones! Things have been too hectic, busy and I'm all stressed out. Be advised, the next few weeks may be a bit inconsistent. I have lots of shows and dances I have to learn so my focus will be on that. I appreciate your understanding! Until next week (or whenever) my peeps, this Wedo is out, about, and looking good!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Note: Looking for your own adventure or journey? Herencia is a great place to find one! Folklorico lessons and performances are both available. Herencia Mexicana performs for private & public events of all kinds. Book your event today! Herencia Mexicana welcomes new students. No previous folklorico or dance experience required. <strong><u>All are welcome.</u></strong></span></span><br>
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One Big Wedohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15504877388648397873noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517261738734872518.post-8687155852956496852013-10-26T07:15:00.000-07:002014-02-03T11:26:53.602-08:00Chihuahua, Chiapas & Baja - Week 43Howdy folks and welcome back to One Big Wedo! Hong Kong visited the blog this week! Thanks for checking me out! Is everyone getting ready for Dia de Los Muertos? I am! In fact, I'll be blogging about my experience of it for sure! So check back to read all about it! You can start reading up on it by going to most post on week 30 called "The Day Of The Dead". In the mean time, HAPPY HALLOWEEN!<br>
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This week I want to take a look at three regions that I've talked about in my blog but never really went into much detail. What are they? The states of Chihuahua, Chiapas and Baja. Let's take a look together at these three and see what we can discover. We danced all three of these regions recently at our LA County Fair performance. Visit my blog for week 41 called "Herencia's 2013 L.A. County Fair Show - The Sequel" to view costumes and photos from these regions!</div>
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One of the first thing that comes to your mind when you say the word "Chihuahua" is the little dog with the big dog mentality and sharp little teeth! This breed has received a lot of attention thanks to Taco Bell commercials and hit movies like Legally Blonde. They have certainly become and American icon representing Mexican culture, just like the cartoon character Speedy Gonzales! Do you remember him? You remember! </div>
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It may come to a surprise to many that Chihuahua is not only a breed of dog but is actually a state in Mexico. Did you know that? I had no clue until after I started dancing and learning about my neighbors to the south. I wrote a post on week 3 called "The United States of Mexico" that you should read that introduces all the states in Mexico. Here is what Wikipedia states about the State of Chihuahua:<br>
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"Chihuahua, officially Free and Sovereign State of Chihuahua, is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. Its capital city is Chihuahua. </div>
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It is located in Northwestern Mexico and is bordered by the states of Sonora to the west, Sinaloa to the southwest, Durango to the south, and Coahuila to the east. To the north and northeast, it has a long line with the U.S.-Mexico border adjacent to the U.S. states of New Mexico and Texas. </div>
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Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico by area, with a mainland area of 247,455 square kilometers (95,543 miles), it is slightly larger than the United Kingdom. It is consequently known under the nickname El Estado Grande ("The Big State").<br>
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Although Chihuahua is primarily identified with the Chihuahuan Desert for namesake, it has more forests than any other state in Mexico. Due to its vibrant climate the state has a large variety of fauna and flora. The state is mostly characterized by rugged mountainous terrain and wide river valleys. The Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range, an extension of the Rocky Mountains, dominates the state's terrain and is home to the state's greatest attraction, Las Barrancas del Cobre, or Copper Canyon, a canyon system larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon. On the slope of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains (around the regions of Casas Grandes, Cuauhtemoc and Parral), there are vast prairies of short yellow grass, the source of the bulk of the state's agricultural production. Most of the inhabitants live along the Rio Grande Valley and the Conchos River Valley."<br>
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Sure sounds like cowboy country to me! Sign me up! Other states of Mexico that border the United States of America include Baja California, Sonora, Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas. These states all are in the Northern part of Mexico (or Norte). The land of the cowboys and home to what we call Norteno or Nortena music which often consists of accordion instrumentation and a western sound.<br>
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While researching folk dancing from the state of Chihuahua, I found very little information in English in print. I was disappointed as this is one of my personal favorite regions to dance. Sounds like a good opportunity for a maestro or maestra of Chihuahua folk dancing to write about it. This is what I was talking about in my post on week 32 called "Why A Blog". There is a need for people to write in English about the various Mexican folk dance forms and publish them for all to enjoy and learn. </div>
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Basically, all I found about Chihuahua folk dancing is that it is often danced in couples to polka music. Now I have often associated polka music and dances with Germany. I have several German polka records that sound almost identical to many of the Chihuahua dance songs. One resource states that the Chihuahua folk dances were heavily influenced by the Czech polkas. I don't have a very discerning polka pallet so I can't explain to you the distinguishing differences between polka styles. I have also heard that it was a common form of saloon dancing. <br>
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As far as costuming, I have seen many folklorico groups use Norteno suits for the men and cute polka style dresses for the women. Although I have seen some groups dance it in western wear as well. I have also seen several groups dance songs similar to line dancing, not in couples. Often common is the long trenza braid for the women and cowboy hats for the men. The men hold their belt buckles when they are not dancing and/or holding their partner.</div>
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"Norte: The northern part of Mexico, also known as Norte, is recognized for its energetic and joyful dances. These dances, the polkas, chotis, and redovas became popular during the Mexican Revolution of 1910 with some dances evolving as recently as the 1970's. The music and dance forms are highly influenced by Central European countries, including Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Germany, mother of the accordion sound that is now symbolic of "Norteno" music."</div>
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"The polka is a Central European dance and also a genre of dance music familiar throughout Europe and the Americas. It originated in the mid 19th century in Bohemia. Polka is still a popular genre of folk music in many European countries and is performed by folk artists in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Croatia, Slovenia, Germany, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia and Slovakia. Local varieties of this dance are also found in the Nordic countries, United Kingdom, France, Ireland, Latin America (especially Mexico), and in the United States.".<br>
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Recently, I took an adult beginners class/workshop at the Steps of Gold Dance Studio in Whittier, California hosted by Paso de Oro Dance Company. Much to my surprise they taught Chihuahua! I really enjoyed the class. It was so much fun. I would definitely go back if I lived closer to that area. It was a bit much to get there on a Friday in rush hour traffic. I would highly recommend it to anyone in that area. Check out Paso de Oro Dance Company on Facebook and look for upcoming events for more information. If you want to dance, this would be a great place to go.<br>
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Now before we move on to Chiapas, I need to share an event that I have been completely avoiding in my blog. I have made it a priority to be as transparent as possible and share my folklorico experience completely - even if it has been embarrassing, shameful or unpleasant at times. So allow me to tarnish my good image some more! I was contemplating writing a whole post called "Tiffs & Tantrums" or "All The Ugly Stuff" but I've decided not to give it that much attention and just address it here. So here you have it! I have to own up the fact that I have had some pretty rotten attitudes at times. One such "attitude" resulted during Richard's first attempt to show me a Chihuahua dance, hence the reason I bring it up here. <br>
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In one of our final dress rehearsals for a show that was happening the next day, Richard wanted to add a Chihuahua dance. We were in the last few minutes of practice and he wanted to show me the dance so I could perform it the next day. Now you know how I stress over shows, so it may come as no surprise the panic and the lack of desire that arose. He started showing me the dance and I wasn't open to it. It didn't help that the dance was one where the men fight each other over the girl. So you can see where this was headed. "Houston we have a problem!" Things flared up and got heated under the pressure and the Wedo snapped. I'm ashamed, embarrassed and continue to beat myself up over it still to this day. To make a long story shorter, the dance didn't happen for that show. I wish I could say this is the only time this has happened. Some people just like to test my high blood pressure!<br>
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I like to be prepared and ready. I hate things at the last minute. These episodes of ugliness have always resulted from last minute, under pressure situations. I obviously need to manage them better. I read a quote just today that said, "Amazing things rarely happen in your comfort zone." Other times this occurred from a partner not cooperating and/or not wanting to be handled and led, from a partner not being prepared or a song version changed to another with a much faster tempo. So that's it, folklorico people can have an attitude, myself included. The circumstances may make it understandable why, but it doesn't excuse or justify the nasty reaction and make it right. So I take ownership for my actions and publicly apologize to Richard and anyone who saw it happen, ever. No one is more disappointed than I. Thank goodness that has't happened often. Moving on.</div>
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The next region I want to introduce is Chiapas! Let's head south together for a visit! Here is what Wikipedia says about Chiapas:<br>
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"Chiapas, officially Free and Sovereign State of Chiapas, is one of the 31 states that, with the Federal District, make up the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 118 municipalities and its capital city is Tuxtla Gutierrez. Other important population centers in Chiapas include San Cristobal de las Cases, Comitan, and Tapachula. Located in Southwestern Mexico, it is the southernmost State of Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Tabasco to the north, Veracruz to the northwest and Oaxaca to the west. To the east Chiapas borders Guatemala, and to the south the Pacific Ocean.</div>
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In general, Chiapas has a humid, tropical climate. In the north, in the area bordering Tabasco, near Teapa, rainfall can average more than 3,000 mm (120 in) per year. In the past, natural vegetation at this region was lowland, tall perennial rainforest, but this vegetation has been destroyed almost completely to give way to agriculture and ranching. Rainfall decreases moving towards the Pacific Ocean, but it is still abundant enough to allow the farming of bananas and many other tropical crops near Tepachula. On the several parallel "sierras" or mountain ranges running along the center of Chiapas, climate can be quite temperate and foggy, allowing the development of cloud forests like those of the Reserva de la Biosfera el Triunfo, home to a handful of Resplendent Quetzals and Horned Guans.<br>
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Chiapas is home to the ancient Mayan ruins of Palenque, Yaxchilan, Bonampak, and Chinkultic. It is home to one of the largest indigenous populations in the country with twelve federally recognized ethnicities. Much of the state's history is centered on the subjugation of these peoples with occasional rebellions. The last of these rebellions was the 1994 Zapatista uprising, which not only succeeded in obtaining new rights for indigenous people, but also constructed a world in which they have realized their own vision of freedom and autonomy, and continue to fight for a world in which other worlds are possible."</div>
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As far as regional folklorico dancing from Chiapas, escamillaentertainment.com states this:</div>
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"Chiapas: The music and traditional dances of Chiapas are very cheerful and come from both indigenous and Spanish roots. The Marimba, which is the most represented instrument of this state, also owes its roots to African rhythms. To the company of the sounds from the wood instrument, these dances are simple but carry rhythmical steps that can become frenetic with complex footwork. The Danzon has become a signature dance of the region, performed in such dances as "Las Chiapanecas" and "El Alcaravan""<br>
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Echo of the Southeast: Chiapas is located in the southeastern region and is the "other" frontier of Mexico. Its name comes from the Nahuatl: Chiapan of the river of Chia. Most of this state is embedded in a semi-tropical forest full of vegetation and wild life and is the home to various indigenous groups, direct descendants of the Mayan civilization that inhabited the area before the Spanish conquest. </div>
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Chiapas is sub-divided into several regions, each demarked by the most predominant indigenous group. Because of this regional and ethnic division, the state's folklore is extensive and varied. It includes several styles, most of which are reminiscent of ancient Maya rituals that have managed to survive to the present. These dances either include mocking animal moves or sounds or are still extremely religious in their themes. </div>
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Costuming: It would take a complete, web site to describe the immense and rich variety of daily use costuming of Chiapas' ethnic diversity, not including the celebration and religious outfits. However, what has become the traditional "Chiapas" costume is a modern creation that has captured the vivid colors of local flora against the darkness of the jungle. [Hence the black]<br>
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The marimba is a percussion instrument similar to the xylophone that came from Africa into Mexico during the colonial period by the African slaves. The original instrument created the resonance with tuned water filled gourds. But the abundance of precious woods in the Chiapas and Guatemala jungles have provided the resonance bars that to the present characterize this masterful instrument. Marimbas have been the source of inspiration for many Mexican musicians, while most of Guatemala's folklore is played on them. The destiny of both locations lived a converging history some time ago."<br>
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For my readers that would like to explore more of Chiapas and have some fun, I recommend you visit PELINKS4U.org's site for Mexican Folkloric Dance. On their site, under Example 2, they have a dance from Chiapas you can learn! Complete with steps and videos. Go check it out and give it a try! They even write out the steps, kind of like I use to. Check out my blog from week 14 called "Breaking the Language Barrier" to learn how I write out steps!</div>
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One thing I want to mention about the women's Chiapas dresses is the intricate colorful floral designs. These are embroidered floral prints that I would compare to needlepoint canvases. The strings composing the flowers can snag easily, so it is important to avoid anything that may cause damage! For example, you don't want to collide with another dancer wearing a sequined China dress That would be disastrous! Trust me, I've seen it happen! Read more about China dresses on week 12's post "A Tale of Two Chinas".</div>
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Recently we went to a church fair in San Bernardino at Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic Church. The fair had plenty to offer: games, food, car show, mariachi and, you guessed it, folklorico! Both Resplandor de Mexico and Ballet Folklorico Tierra Flor y Canto performed. Mariachi Infantil-Juvenil Corona de Angeles also performed. Tierra Flor y Canto presented an interesting Chiapas dance about a boar. One young boy represented the boar, complete with boars head on top of his own. I really enjoyed the dance, even as hunters came and killed the boar, carry him off on a stick! Boars are common to the jungle and this dance makes much more sense now that I know a little history of Chiapas. Here are some pictures of the days event at the fair:<br>
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Tierra Flor y Canto also presented Baja and did an amazing job. This leads us right into the next region, Baja!</div>
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<b><br></b>The Baja California peninsula is located in northwestern Mexico and separates the Pacific Ocean from the Gulf of California. The peninsula is home to two states, Baja California and Baja California Sur. Here is a little information on them from Wikipedia:</div>
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"Baja California, officially Free and Sovereign State of Baja California, is the northernmost and westernmost of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. Before becoming a state in 1953, the area was known as the Northern Territory of Baja California. The state is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the east by Sonora, the United States of Arizona, and the Gulf of California (also known as the Sea of Cortez), and on the south by Baja California Sur. Its northern limit is the U.S. state of California. Over 75% of the population of the state lives in the capital city of Mexicali, in Ensenada, or in Tijuana."</div>
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"Baja California Sur, lit. "Lower California South", officially Free and Sovereign State of Baja California Sur, is the second smallest Mexican state by population and the 31st admitted state of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, make up the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. Before becoming a state on October 8, 1974, the area was known as the South Territory of Baja California. It is bordered to the north by the state of Baja California, to the west by the Pacific Ocean, and to the east by the Gulf of California, also known as the "Sea of Cortez." Also, the state has maritime borders with Sonora and Sinaloa to the east across the Gulf of California. The state is home to the tourist resorts of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. Its largest city and capital is La Paz, a tourist resort and historic landmark."<br>
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As far a regional folkloric dancing from Baja, Texas A&M University states:</div>
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"The "cowboy dances" of Mexican folkloric dance, Baja California was born in the late 1950's as the Nortena style began to gain popularity. The dancers interpret various jumps, turns, and kicking movements from the animals and how the cowboys handled them." <br>
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Often you will see men and women in plaid shirts, vests, bandannas and western hats. Women typically where denim pencil shirts and cowboy boots. Men wear tight denim jeans with cowboy boots. These dances are very energetic and highly recognizable by the rolling circular leg movements. This is one region I have not danced yet, but I'm down to give it a shot sometime.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Richard Solorzano, Director: <a href="tel:(909)%20201-1957" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">(909) 201-1957</a></span></span><br>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Facebook: Herencia Mexicana </span></span><br>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Facebook: Herencia Mexicana IE (Inland Empire) </span><br>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">E-Mail: <a href="mailto:Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com">Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com</a></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Note: Looking for your own adventure or journey? Herencia is a great place to find one! Folklorico lessons and performances are both available. Herencia Mexicana performs for private & public events of all kinds. Book your event today! Herencia Mexicana welcomes new students. No previous folklorico or dance experience required. <strong><u>All are welcome.</u></strong></span></span><br>
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One Big Wedohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15504877388648397873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517261738734872518.post-44726763657536592332013-10-20T08:57:00.001-07:002014-02-03T11:26:01.864-08:00Who is Herencia Mexicana? A History! - Week 42<div>
A special welcome to the country of Jersey this week! The blog continues to expand globally! Wow! The more folks share it, the quicker we can achieve total world wedoness! Oh my! Thank you for all your help in spreading the word! I exceeded 6000 pageviews this week! If anyone wants to come out and see us perform, here are some upcoming events!<br>
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"Who is Herencia?" This was the question recently asked on Facebook after I posted the LA County Fair folklorico schedule. Even after 23 years of folklorico performing throughout Southern California, many are not familiar with the name or the group. This inspired me to write a general history of the group so folks would know who we are, where we came from, what we do, and how we operate. Welcome to this week's post! I wrote about the group briefly back on week 11 in a post called "I Believe In Herencia". Here's a little more history, some awards & recognitions, and a few vintage photos (note: I went through thousands of photos of the group - there's 23 years worth! Hope you enjoy these). </div>
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As I mentioned last week, a biography highlighting some of the groups achievements was read at our recent show at the 2013 L.A. County Fair. This is what was read:<br>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">"In 1990, a
team of parents formed a dance group under the direction of Richard
Solorzano.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The name, Nuestra Herencia
Mexicana Ballet Folklorico was given by Grace Solorzano, grandmother to
Richard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nuestra Herencia Mexicana
entertained throughout Southern California with vibrant dances and colorful
costumes. The humble community based group performed for the San Bernardino School
Districts and in Riverside and San Bernardino County fairs, including The
National Date Festival in Indio, The National Orange Show in San Bernardino,
The Orange Blossom Fair in Riverside and The Victorville Fair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nuestra Herencia Mexicana performed annually
for Disneyland’s Magic Music Days [on the Carnation Plaza stage].<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In 2005,
Richard R. Solorzano Jr. revamped the group under the new name, Ballet
Folklorico de Herencia Mexicana.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keeping
true to the foundation set by his father, Richard took the community group and
transformed it into a performing dance company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Herencia Mexicana has been seen on TeleMundo, Estrella TV and in television
commercials for Pancho Villa’s Mexican Restaurants which are located in Fontana and San
Bernardino, California [as well as other local television stations]. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Herencia
Mexicana was the resident dance company for Pancho Villa’s Mexican Restaurant for over 4
years [performing weekly with Mariachi International de Mexico.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Visit Pancho Villa's website to view videos of Herencia dancers at the restaurant].</span></span></span><br>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Presentations have included city
events, colleges & universities, mariachi concerts, parades, special events, fiestas and festivals, accompanying Mariachi Sol de Mexico and Las Reynas de Los Angeles on several
different occasions, including the first two years of The Riverside Mariachi
Festival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other presentations include
performances at Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles, Plaza Mexico in
Inglewood, The Riverside Festival of Lights, Workman and Temple Family
Homestead Museum in City of Industry, The LA County Fair in Pomona and The
Orange County Fair in Long Beach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br>
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Herencia Mexicana returned from providing entertainment on the Latin stage for
the UNO-Unidos N Orgullo organization’s 2013 event in Denver, Colorado - which
is the third largest festival of its kind, drawing 350,000 people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Herencia Mexicana was invited and showcased
at Folklorico Dance Competition 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In 2012, Richard Jr. was sought as a judge
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Other names affiliated with group are Ballet Folklorico de Herencia Mexicana de Richard Solorzano, Herencia Mexicana, Ballet Folklorico Nuestra Herenacia Mexicana, and Herencia Mexicana de Richard Solorzano. Rehearsals for the group have taken place at various locations throughout Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.</span></span><br>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the beginning, Richard's parents, Richard (Rick) and Cristina Solorzano, sought out Jose Ruiz de la Torre to teach the group in 1990. He had been referred to them by the mother of Nina and Michelle, sisters, who were instructors for Herencia. Mr. Ruiz de la Torre was living in Silverlake, near Los Angeles, and was retired from teaching and performing folklorico dancing. Mr. Ruiz de la Torre had been a dancer for Sylvia Lozano's Ballet Folclorico Nacional de Mexico Atzlan or Ballet Folclorico Nacional de Mexico Atzlan de Sylvia Lozano and had a rich history of professional folklorico dancing. Although he initially did not want the job, Mr. Ruiz de la Torre agreed to teach after seeing the potential in the group and in Richard Jr. Mr. Ruiz de la Torre stated that "Richard had what it takes and he would go far". </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Once a month, Richard's parents would go to Silverlake to pick Mr. Ruiz de la Torre up at his home and drive him to Redlands for practice. He would then show Nina Luna, Michelle Escalante and Richard Jr. the technique and dances and then they, in return would teach the rest of the group for the rest of the month. Nina and Michelle had both previously studied folklorico under Mr. Ruiz de la Torre's instruction. Before his passing, Mr. Ruiz de la Torre gave Richard Jr. his personal Azteca costume, including an eagle head dress, and two Azteca capes that he himself had help create. Richard Jr. stills owns them to this day.</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">"I started studying with him when I was very young. I started when I was around 4-5 years old and he stopped instructing us probably when I was around 10 years old. He very much helped Nuestra Herencia get off the ground. I think my mom helped Rick get in contact with him to see if he would be willing to come and instruct us. Michelle and I were already instructing at that time but we needed a new outlook on the dances and choreography. My grandmother knew the family for many years and my mom grew up with them. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">The one thing I remember about Jose that I will never forget and it was his passion for dancing. He was so graceful and just passionate. He demanded your attention and your respect and when you were in his presence and you did not want to give him anything less than what was expected of you. His very presence filled a room. We loved him so very much. He gave us a pride in our heritage that to this day, those that were taught by him, still have."</span></span><br>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It was very important to Richard Jr's parents that the audience remained alert and engaged. Therefore, the rule of no stopping the music between numbers was implemented. Costume changes need to be quick. No down time. This can be challenging for a performer. Audience members get bored quickly and you can lose their attention, so you have to keep the show rolling. Just recently, we attended a show of another dance group and they took too long changing costumes. Everyone thought the show was over and left. They didn't get to finish their show.</span></span><br>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Overtime, as Richard Jr. took a more defining roll in the group, he spiced up and altered many of the original dances. Even so, when I watched YouTube videos of Sylvia Lozano's group, I could still see elements of influence from her style within the group that were passed along through Mr. Ruiz de la Torre. Herencia also took many workshops, including several with Disney choreographers as part of the Disney Magic Music Days. Richard's personal dance career also influenced the development of the Herencia style as he performed with numerous groups and worked with various dancers, choreographers and instructors from all over. I will be sharing more of his personal experience in a post on week 51. </span></span><br>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Richard himself describes his Herencia style as very "showy". He agrees with critics that it isn't "traditional" at times, although he has a respect and appreciation for the traditional culture. Nonetheless, the audience is pleased and gets the show they desire. Richard once stated to me, "Most people who come to a show are not there for a history lesson in what is "traditional" or "authentic". They have an appreciation for the heritage and culture behind the dance style and want to be entertained. Therefore, at times, I move away from the realm of what some declare as "traditional" in order to show off the detailing in the women's dresses, so audiences can be "wowed" by the beauty of them."</span></span><br>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">One maestra made the comment to me, "Richard's skirt work is not as traditional, at times, as what many groups consider to be traditional. However, even skirt work that most consider traditional, isn't traditional. There's traditional, traditional!" My reply to her was, "So what you're saying is that traditional, really isn't traditional!" Sometimes I wonder if people just claim that any skirt work other than what they do, and/or how they do it, is non-traditional because they are not accustom to it. I've seen several groups do skirt work very similar to Richard's, so I've deducted it is a common, accepted practice. You've read my arguments throughout my blog on all that, lets move on!</span></span><br>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Richard has often said of Herencia's dances that they are "set for show" or "performance", rather than "competition". He states, "In competition you definitely want to keep it more traditional." Even so, Herencia has competed in the past, taking first and second places at the Indio folklorico competition. Herencia also competed in the Santa Ana folklorico competition for two years, taking first and second place as well. As mentioned earlier, Richard also served as a competition judge at the Anaheim Marketplace's annual folklorico competition. </span></span><br>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There is a lot of kissing action in folklorico dancing! Herencia is known for having a flirtyness between couples. This had led to the practice of extremely close kisses between couples! Richard </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; line-height: 115%;">wants his couples to get in each other face and space! He wants the audience to believe couples are actually kissing. If someone snaps a photo, regardless of the angle, it should appear as if they actually are kissing! Sometimes, in all the commotion, you do!</span><br>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Richard's teaching style is very patient. He breaks down the steps in detail, which is great for learning. He is mild mannered, yet, has a professional expectation of everyone. He expects everyone to take the dancing seriously. He does not throw tantrums like some directors. He feels a persons dancing will reflect their level of commitment. He feels the individual dancer is responsible for their own growth. You are representing yourself on stage, although you're preforming in a group and his name is linked to the group overall. If you mess up on stage, it's a refection of you.</span></span><br>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Much of his ideology stems from his belief that the only motivation for dancing is if you want to do it, not because someone makes you do it. You, as a dancer, have to want it. Richard expects his students to practice at home and be prepared. To his credit, he has taught many student from scratch. Many have gone on to other performing companies. One of his students went on to dance with Pacifico.</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Over the years, Herencia has attracted a wide range of dancers. Experienced dancers, that have been part of the group, stated they joined because it was creative and different. They like that Richard thinks outside the box. Many have stated that his repertoire is challenging and complex at times - not the simplified versions of dances that many groups perform. Many have come to develop themselves, to become more flexible dancers, grow, learn and expand. Several have commented how they enjoy themselves, it's fun and refreshing doing something different. Some stay only a while and then move on! Several have gone on to start new folklorico groups. Even so, Richard's group remains! The group has also hosted several folklorico workshops as well.</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">As common in most folklorico groups, tattoos and piercings are not allowed on stage. Nor is multicolored or radically dyed hair! No pink, blue, purple, green or any other trendy hair color! Leave the colors for the dresses! This has led to some altercations between dancers and Richard over the years, as refusal to cover tattoos or conform to the image has resulted in dancers being pulled from a dance or show entirely. A good rule of thumb I have heard many dance instructors tell their dance students is, "think before you do something. Remember you're a dancer and need to be presentable on stage."</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">One last defining characteristic of Herencia is the practice of being prepared should the music suddenly stop. Richard expects his dancers to know the dance, even if the music should cut out during a performance. No stopping! You carry on as if the music is still playing. Although this rarely happens, it has happened. I have been reviewing many videos of past performances. During one of the groups performances at the LA County Fair years ago, when the group was at one of its peaks, the music suddenly stopped. The group continued dancing as if nothing happened, with full choreography. The audience went wild! Later, Richard told me that was the first time the group had danced that particular dance. It was awesome.</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Herman Melvil said, "It is better to fail in originality than succeed in imitation." Originality always comes with a certain amount of risk and criticism, but it has worked for Herencia Mexicana for over 23 years! Sustained over the years by the work and efforts of Richard Solorzano Jr., Herencia continues to provide quality performances that audiences enjoy. Call and book a show today!</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">So what has changed with Herencia? First of all, costuming. Richard started to redesign and create all new costumes and a new look for the group! Over the years, Richard's original designs and patterns for the dresses have been copied and taken by other groups and individuals as their own; therefore, Herencia needed to find a new look. As they say "copying is the sincerest form of flattery." In this case, it's costly and annoying. Even the business cards are getting a whole new look!</span></span><br>
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Herencia provides the costuming for their performing dancers. Dancers do not purchase or make their own costumes! Most groups make you buy your own costumes, which is costly. At Herencia, dancers are provided with a costume to use during performances. All costuming remains the property of the group. They are not for the dancers to keep.<br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Secondly, practice locations. Richard is now teaching out of Covina and San Bernardino, California. This makes it easy and convenient for dancers to find a location close them to practice! LA County dancers go to Covina. Inland Empire dancers go to San Bernardino.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Thirdly, collaborations. Richard is doing a lot more of this, teaching Herencia material to dance groups that support in Herencia shows.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Fourthly, compensation! Richard is able to pay his dancers for some private events now. Public events for publicity and exposure remain unpaid.</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Fifth, lower monthly dues! Everyone loves saving money! Herencia has cut their monthly membership dues in half! Also, Herencia offer two free classes for new students. Can't beat that! And you won't be paying for costumes either!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">If you are looking for a folklorico home, consider Ballet Folklorico de Herencia Mexicana. Also, any trained folklorico dancers that are interested in learning Herencia's material for paid performing opportunities, contact Richard for details and an audition/interview. Herencia is seeking new dancers, from beginners to trained and experienced. We would enjoy having you! Contact Richard at <a href="tel:909-201-1957" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">909-201-1957</a> or check us out on Facebook.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">In closing, folkloricochannel on YouTube reposted several older Herencia performance videos! Thank you folkloricochannel! Go have a look. Search "Herencia Mexicana Folklorico" and they'll come up. Some other group's videos come up too because they have a similar name, you'll have to filter through them. That's all folks for this week! Wedo out!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Richard Solorzano, Director: <a href="tel:(909)%20201-1957" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">(909) 201-1957</a></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">E-Mail: <a href="mailto:Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com">Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com</a></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Note: Looking for your own adventure or journey? Herencia is a great place to find one! Folklorico lessons and performances are both available. Herencia Mexicana performs for private & public events of all kinds. Book your event today! Herencia Mexicana welcomes new students. No previous folklorico or dance experience required. <strong><u>All are welcome.</u></strong></span></span></div>
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So where did we leave off? That's right, Carmen and Yolanda took the stage, wearing Herencia Jalisco and Veracruz costuming, to introduce the group and announce the show! The two women shared with the audience a brief overview highlighting Herencia's 23 year history here in Southern California. I will be sharing that history and more in next week's post "Who Is Herencia Mexicana? A History!" Here is a video clip of the intro courtesy of folkloricochannel on YouTube:<br>
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This year's show was composed of all experienced adult dancers (and one Wedo). Richard put together a high energy show, sure to keep audience members engaged, interested and entertained. The dances were purely Herencia in their choreography and very recognizable Richard stylizing.<br>
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The first Region presented was Sinaloa. Two songs were danced. The first song, Vuela Paloma, was performed by all women. The six women performed in new head-to-toe costuming. Then the men joined in for the second number called El Pato Asado. Check out these photos from the show of Sinaloa. Thank you Folklorico Page and others for the pictures. I had several readers contribute pictures for the blog this week!<br>
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You can watch the Sinaloa videos from the show on YouTube! Here are the links to view them! You're only a click away:<br>
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When the men joined in, I was the first man to run out onto the stage! I think Richard planned it that way on purpose. He always goes above and beyond to give me an extra special experience. Perhaps because he knows I'm going to write my review! Just kidding! There was a lot of energy and excitement in the air. We had a real nice turn out for the show. A lot of friends and family! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the group. I even heard a few people yell out "Wedo" from the audience! How cool is that! <br>
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Next, it was time for the Baja California Region. The Romo sisters took the stage for two dances. The names of the songs they performed to are La Loba Del Mar and Palomita Linda. The sisters appeared courtesy of Ballet Folklorico Sol de Mexico. This was the only portion of the show that was not specifically Herencia Mexicana's dances, choreography or costumes. They did an outstanding job. Here are some pictures of the Baja California Region and YouTube links to their performance. Thank you ladies for helping us with the show and dancing with Herencia!<br>
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The next Region presented was Chihuahua. One of my personal favorites. I even purchased a brand new hat just for the Fair! Again, new costumes were worn by the women in the pink and blue dresses. The green is also fairly new. Lookin' good ladies. All the women wore new petty coats and hairpieces too. The Chihuahua Region had the least amount of practice time before the show and it was evident. A little rough around the edges! Nonetheless, it was the Region I received the most compliments on afterwards! Go figure! The three dances presented were Santa Rita, La Difficultosa, and La Jesusita. Chihuahua is commonly a Region that is associated with Herencia. We have been sought out for this Region alone on several occasions. Here are some pictures and the video links:</div>
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Chiapas was next. Seven ladies from Sol took the stage. They rocked it. This was one of my favorite parts of the whole show as I watched the video afterwards. These seven ladies auditioned to dance in the show! The two dances performed were El Rascapetate and Las Chiapanecas. Outstanding job! I loved the choreography and constant movement. Visually, it was like watching fireworks in my opinion. Richard commented to me, "I have taught these Chiapas dances and choreography to several groups, this is the first time a group has performed it the way I intended." Doesn't get any better than that! Richard had special gold embroidered orange belts made for the Chiapas dresses for this show and new trenzas too. Here are some photos and the video links for you viewing enjoyment:<br>
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Lastly, the Region of Puebla. Six chinas and six charros! Yes, even the two chinas I wrote about on week 12 were included in the show! Although the music was to be held until we got into position on stage, it didn't happen. So dancers had to dance on and it was a little staggered at the beginning. But it wasn't bad looking. Even though it felt odd as a dancer. I guess because I knew how it was suppose to be. Anyway, the two dances performed were Jarabe Tapatio and Guadalajara. Guadalajara is the signature trademark ending for all Herencia shows. The Herencia alumni in the audience were moved that Richard still ends his shows the same way after all these years. One even teared up with emotion, realizing the tradition continues on. Afterwards we bowed and exited the stage to exit music. Here is some pictures and video of the big finish. Check out the new hairpieces!<br>
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On a positive note, I had very little trouble with my sombrero! Richard fixed the string on the back of my hat in a way that actually keeps it planted on my head - Nice and tight! The Puebla portion was one another of my favorite parts of the whole show. We received a lot of compliments on it. There was a folklorico boot casualty during the Puebla. A men's black boot lost its heel during the Jarabe. I noticed it on stage as someone kicked it out of the way and it shot right past me! This is a second time I have been in a show where this has happened to a dancer! Last time was at Disney! Hope it never happens to me! You can break an ankle from that! I already walk funny as it is!</div>
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My personal feelings of the show is that it was an overall good show. There were a few hairpiece and hat issues that could and should have been avoided. But overall it was good. The experience of performing the show was very different than watching the show. We watched three videos by different people, from different angles. Each one gave a different perspective. There was room for improvement, however; folks really enjoyed the show and were entertained. In fact, several shows have been booked due to the performance. A good indication of a good show. Even the fair coordinators were impressed, so that's a good sign.<br>
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After we exited the stage came the mad rush to get changed, packed up and moved out before the next group's turn. In a hurried chaos, everyone worked to get things done. An extra special thanks to Carmen for staying over and helping organize the costumes for us. After loading up the costume rack and storage bins, Richard and I wheeled the costumes back out to the car in the parking lot, loaded them up and then returned to the fair for some fun. What kind of fun? Food fun!</div>
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Unfortunately, due to the rush right after the performance to get out of the backstage area, I did not get a chance to go greet anyone in the audience. My apologies. There were many familiar faces that I would have enjoyed talking to. A couple folks came to see us backstage. One camera man even caught me changing! Aye! There were two young ladies waiting to meet me after the show that I missed too. I got messages from their parents telling me they wanted to meet me because I danced Chihuahua! So I'm looking forward to meeting them someday, hopefully soon!</div>
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Richard and I had some Hot Dog On A Stick and sampled some other treats before we headed to the costume storage to unload. Yes, the work never seems to end. After a long, exhausting day of performing, we packed up the costume back into the unit. That's it, the show was finally over!<br>
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We received lots of emails, Facebook messages and calls about the show afterwards. Several Facebook friend requests as well! We watched the videos and critiqued ourselves, noting areas needing improvement. There is a lot of talent and potential within this group. One of the compliments the group received was, "Your group has a very clean and polished look. Very professional." Thank you to all the dancers from Images Of Mexico, Sol de Mexico BF and Herencia Mexicana for all the hard work and effort. Let's do it again soon, even better!<br>
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Personally, I made my share of mistakes, especially in the Chihuahua. My timing was off on the polka step which cause the whole group to look bad. Oops! I also noticed many other little things that I did throughout the show that should have been more crisp as well. I'm such a perfectionist! My journey continues as I strive to be better. Thank goodness for all the videos. They are great tools to learn by. I received my share of compliments too! I was told by one director in the audience that I had "good posture!" What? Me? Guess that brace is working! I was told by several others that I "danced well." Thank you! I'm working hard at it! I have a great teacher! </div>
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So what's next? Dia de Los Muertos in Riverside on November 2nd. Check out the ad below! Hope to see you all there! There's a chance I may even get to try and dance the Region of Zacatecas! Sol de Mexico Ballet Folklorico will be dancing as well! <br>
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There you have it, the 2013 LA County Fair experience! You should start dancing now so you can be part of next years show! Seriously! Richard and I have already been discussing ideas for the 2014 Fair show and it will be something you won't want to miss! So get involved today!</div>
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See you all next week for another Big Wedo blog! Next week is about the history of Ballet Folklorico de Herencia Mexicana. A lot of folks are wondering where we came from and who we are, so I am writing a post that will hopefully answer those questions! You can check out my post on week 11 called "I Believe In Herencia" in the mean time. That's it, Wedo out!</div>
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One Big Wedohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15504877388648397873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517261738734872518.post-16456966012128354532013-10-10T17:10:00.000-07:002013-10-10T17:10:42.197-07:00A Big L.A. Af-Fair! - Part 1 - Week 40Welcome Back! Hello Costa Rica and Guam, it's nice to have you join the blog! Last week's post was another one of those that surprised me. People must have connected with it because I had a huge spike in readership! Wow! Thank you. This week I am kicking off a two part blog series on the 2013 L.A. County Fair. Let's get right into it.<br />
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The 2013 L.A. County Fair in Pomona, California ran from August 30th through September 29th. Over 1.5 million Southern Californians showed up to experience all that the fair has to offer. And it offers plenty - Entertainment, a huge variety of food, animals, cars, rides, shopping, exhibits, and much, much more! There is definitely something for everyone! A fun time for all! If you missed it, don't worry, it will be back around before you know it!<br />
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Nestled towards the back of the Fairplex, next door to the Fair View Farms, rests an area referred to as Plaza de Las Americas. The overall theme of this area is Mexican oriented; however, several Latin, Spanish and Hispanic cultures can be found represented here. In the Plaza there is a stage where a variety of entertainment from these cultures is put on display for fair attendees. Every year, several folklorico groups from around California come and share their talents in colorful choreographed presentations. Many of these have been captured on film by "Folklorico Page" on Facebook. Visit their timeline and photo albums for viewing. Folklorico Page and Multicultural California always do an outstanding job of photo and video documenting the arts. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. You are greatly appreciated.<br />
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The stage is sponsored by Bud Light and Cardenas grocery stores and sits between the beer garden and King Taco. Check out this giant inflatable "Saturday Night Fever" King Taco chef that was there striking a pose. Get your disco on man! Several cultural retailers also surround the area. Shows are every half hour to hour on the weekends, when the fair is at its busiest. You never have to wait very long. Groups are allowed up to 30 dancers maximum and you'll see every age group represented. There is usually a good turn out by fair attendees to watch the shows throughout the day. <br />
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In the fall of 2011, the first show I saw Herencia Mexicana perform after my initial exposure to the group in 2010, was their L.A. County Fair appearance. Here I am with Richard back in 2011, carrying some costumes into the fair. The show that year was awesome. I remember thinking that one day I might have the possibility to perform there too. Just one problem, I wasn't part of the group yet and I had no training. So I had lots of work to do if I was ever going to get up on that stage.<br />
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Herencia did not perform at the fair in 2012. The group took the year off due to high turnover, which I have written about in past posts. Many members graduated and moved on in life! We did attend the fair, however, and watched some of the groups perform. Specifically, we went to see Sol de Mexico Ballet Folklorico and Resplandor de Mexico perform. We also went to the Ramon Ayala concert. </div>
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In June of this year, 2013, Richard received an email from the fair offices with the application to perform at the fair. Richard asked me if I would like to dance at the fair and if Herencia should do it. Now, I've shared how I like to hoard venues and performances, so of course I said "yes"! So an application was submitted. Later, our request to perform was approved and confirmed. Herencia was assigned a show slot on September 29th from 1:30 to 2:00 pm, which was the last day of the fair. You know what they always say about "the last"!<br />
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Now after the application was all submitted, Richard had the task of putting together a show. A 30 minute show seems simple enough, but it's a bit more work than one might imagine. To complicate matters, Richard was in the process of transforming his group. I'll be sharing more about that in a post in a couple weeks, so stay tuned!<br />
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After returning from Denver, practices resumed with Images of Mexico. You can read more on Denver in posts back on weeks 26 & 27. Richard started teaching his Sinaloa dances and others to Images. Herencia continued to share practice time and space with Images in Covina, California. The two groups worked together, under Richard's instruction, to execute his vision.<br />
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After some time passed, Richard and I were asked to dance at Disney with Sol de Mexico BF. So we started practicing with them on Mondays. Read about that whole experience in my post on week 37. After Disney, Richard began teaching seven ladies from Sol who auditioned for the show, two of his Chiapas dances. They learned the dances rather quickly, in just a few short weeks. <br />
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Practices continued with Herencia, Images and Sol through August and September. Above are some pictures of our rehearsals for the fair. In September, I created a Facebook event for Herencia's fair show, inviting over 1400 guests. Throughout September, I continued to promote and share updates on Facebook of our progress.<br />
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Now if that wasn't enough, Sol had their fair show on September 22, 2013. Richard and I were asked to dance in their show. So we danced! The day before Sol's fair performance, on September 21st, Sol danced at the Riverside Mariachi Festival and competed in the folklorico competition. Sol took first place in the competition! Congratulations! The next day they performed at the fair. We joined them for the show and this was my big debut at the fair! My first time. <br />
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I was nervous and excited. We practiced together the Monday before the show and I drilled myself all week. I was ready. The day of the fair came and I took the stage with Sol at 3:30 in the afternoon. I danced their Jalisco, same as at Disney. There was some variation in choreography however. What made the performance nerve racking was other dance groups were present in the audience. As a performer, you could feel the weight of their stare and thoughts in the air. It's sobering to dance for other dancers. St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico of Redlands danced right before Sol. Richard started his folklorico journey with them at the age of 9. So there was pressure to impress.<br />
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The time came for the Jalisco portion of the show and I took the stage. There was a full house and people standing in the back. Seemed like everyone showed up to see the competition champs. The first dance went well. Then came the big Negra finish. We got this! At one point in the dance the men gather to one side of the stage and circle around doing four sets of burracho steps, then they dart across the stage, kicking, to meet up with their partners. Sounds simple enough right? I can count to four, right?<br />
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So what happened? The Wedo only did two sets of burrachos before darting across stage, leaving his fellow comrades behind. Oops! Suddenly, I realized I was all alone. Oh dear. All I could do is smile and say "cheese"! How embarrassing. But as they say, the show must go on and it did. We finished strong but I was irritated with myself for the mess up. I kept telling myself, "You need to read your own blog. You wrote about this kind of stuff" - week 15's "Commitment Failures & Uncertainty". I was pretty hard on myself. Everyone said it wasn't obvious and that things happen, just role with it. I was disappointed in myself, but there was no time to dwell, Herencia's show was only a week away! Thank you Sol for another performing opportunity, learning and growing experience. You aided in preparing me for my next fair performance the following weekend, now I knew what to expect! And, I will definitely get it right next time!<br />
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Now before we get into Herencia's 2013 L.A. Fair show, I need to back up. In addition to teaching Herencia dances to Images, Sol and Herencia dancers, Richard took on the additional task of new costuming. Richard worked with trenza hairpiece designer Yolanda Romo to create all new hairpieces for the show. It was a complete makeover. Richard also had new Sinaloa & Chihuahua costumes made by seamstress Imelda Orozco. He had vests made for the charro suits, as well as new hats and accessories purchased for the show. He even designed and created the Sinaloa hats himself, which received many compliments. It was a massive costume undertaking overall. <br />
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Richard also added some finishing Regions to the show - Chihuahua, Baja California (performed by the Romo sisters) and Puebla. Everything was coming together. All the dances were specifically Herencia's repertoire except Baja. Richard asked Carmen Dominguez and Yolanda Romo to come and announce for the show wearing Herencia costuming. Christopher Bernal took video. Folklorico Page took photography and video. It was a complete production. In all, we had ten dancers from Sol, four from Images and seven from Herencia. A team effort! Make sure you go to YouTube and search for Herencia Mexicana Folklorico and view all the videos posted of us! I'll be sharing some next week as well!<br />
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The Friday before the show, Richard worked extensively on organizing all the costuming. One thing I can say about Richard is that he goes all out on costuming, regardless of the cost. You only get one chance to leave a lasting first impression. Together we invested a large amount of personal finances into this show. We wanted to ensure we looked our best. The costume preparation continued through Saturday. We even made one last trip into Los Angeles for some finishing details. It's all about the details. The car was completely loaded up by Saturday night so all we had to do is wake up, get ready, have some coffee and go.<br />
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After a good nights rest, Sunday morning arrived and I got up and started my pre-show ritual. You should know it already, I shared it back on week 29. There was just one variation, Richard got me an electric nose an ear hair clipper! And guess what, it works! Tickles a little bit but it's less painful than the tweezer method. Thank you Richard.<br />
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Bright and early Sunday we were off to the Fairplex to get an up close parking spot. It was a beautiful Southern California day. Gate 9 is the closest to the stage and we lugged all the costuming from the car to the stage. They set us up in a room to start our final costume prep. In 2012, we bought a steam iron at the fair in one of their many shopping exhibit halls. Richard began steaming out any wrinkles the costumes had from transport. Then as time went on, he determined we needed a second steam iron. So I went on a hunt for another. Found it. After some mild drama, they gave me an iron that actually steamed. We finished up the costumes and dancers started arriving about noon. Check out these arrival pictures and prep photos from backstage.<br />
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Just as Richard had given me the industrial nose and ear trimmer gift, I got Richard a gift as well. I wanted to say thank you for all his hard work and give him something in recognition and appreciation. I think most people underestimate the amount of work these shows require. I have had the pleasure and experience of seeing the whole production come together from beginning to end. It's a lot of work. I've also had the pleasure of petty arguments and snippy remarks as the show get closer and stress levels rise. Exhaustion can bring that out of you! Lucky me! Anyways, I got him a silver vaquero (cowboy) style money clip. I wanted leather gloves, but no one had them in stock yet.<br />
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A crowd began to gather at the stage. There were two other groups that performed before us. A lot of chaos and drama backstage in the cramped changing quarters. Not the most pleasant of experiences at times. After the group that performed right before us finally vacated their dressing rooms and ours, our dancers started getting themselves made up and put together. Before you know it Richard called out "8 Minutes Everyone!" The time was here. Months of practice, preparation and hard work was given its moment. Richard gathered everyone backstage and thanked them for all their hard work. Then he said a prayer as the group held hands in a circle. <br />
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In closing, I want to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Sol de Mexico Ballet Folklorico and Images of Mexico. A special "thank you" to Carmen Dominguez, Director of Sol and Pilla Romero, Director of Images. I like to think that we are building community by having dance groups work together on large projects like this. In fact, Sol has invited us to dance Dia de Los Muertos with them. You know I want to do that! Read more on that holiday on week 30. For more information on Images, read week 21. For more on Sol, read week 16.</div>
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This week's blog is called "The Power In Believing". In addition to the topic of belief, I hope to touch on several others including motivation, criticism, the qualities of a professional and more! A whole lot of personal thoughts for you to contemplate.<br />
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Recently, I had someone ask me if I actually believed that the ideas I've presented here in my blog could really happen. There are the movie ideas, show ideas and all the ones presented in my post on week 35 called "Ideas For Folklorico". If you have been consistently reading over the past 38 weeks, then you're familiar with all of them. I'm full of ideas! My reply back to them was, "Yes, I believe anything is possible! It could happen!"</div>
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I have often observed how many dancers have limited themselves by not pushing their own limits and/or trying new things, myself included. It may be uncomfortable at the moment, but it will ultimately lend to a better performance and personal growth. Everyone loves their comfort zone. But change and development often takes you out of that zone. The Bottom line is if you say you can't, you won't! But if you change your attitude, you open the door for possibility.</div>
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In the beginning, I would often get frustrated and discouraged. Truth is, I still do at times. When things would get overwhelming and seem hopeless, I would be ready to quit. Actually, I think I did quit at least a dozen times in the first few weeks. At times, I would ask myself, "What are you doing Mike?" Although I drove him crazy, Richard was always there to tell me, "Don't give up. Don't get discouraged. Stick with it. You'll get there. You just need to give it time and practice. Just be patient."<br />
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People often limit themselves by what they believe. I have often heard the phrase, "What you believe about yourself, you will become." In other words, "If you don't believe it can happen, that you can do it, or you can be it, chances are it or you won't" This causes me to ask myself the question, "How many times have I missed out on an opportunity because I failed to believe? Have I held myself back?" I need to believe more in myself and that I can do it so I don't miss out on opportunities and can be the best that I can be.</div>
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There is another famous quote that you have probably heard before, "All things are possible to him [or her] that believes." Are you familiar with that one? There are power in words and when we say we "can't", we give our words power over us and become defeated. </div>
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Oftentimes, when we say "can't", we really mean "I don't want to"! Change is often uncomfortable, especially when it addresses our habits and behaviors. It's funny how we pad our words, rationalize, compromise and justify ourselves in our minds to the point of convincing ourselves we are incapable. In my case, I have had to work extra hard on "the white gene". You've heard me speak of this in the past. Truth is, it has been uncomfortable at times to overcome and push past those areas of challenge in my life to become a better dancer. There are plenty of areas for improvement that remain. There's work to be done.<br />
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Richard's words of encouragement and correction have been instrumental in changing my focus from "can't" to "it's possible". I can do things now that I never thought I would be able to do. There were dances and steps I thought were hopeless and impossible for me to learn and execute in the beginning. Over the course of time, I learned them! It feels good to do something you once thought impossible. It encourages you to keep striving to be better. I'm still working on certain steps and dances in hopes of conquering them. It is an ongoing process.</div>
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This whole concept of belief can be applied to our own personal lives as well. Here is something to ponder: What you belief about yourself, whether it be right or wrong, truth or deception, will ultimately rule your life and determine the course of your behavior. Now think about that! It's kind of heavy, so I'm moving on. But take some time to think about it.</div>
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One thing I have learned in this dancing journey is that you need to be able to take criticism. You got to be tough! Everyone has their opinion of you out there and chances are they will express it at some point. Oftentimes, directors and instructors <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">critique </span>you with the intent of helping you become better. Then there are those who are simply vindictive and vicious. Sadly, many of the comments and criticisms from other dancers are often of this nature. Dancers can be ruthless and heavily critical of one another, especially between different dance groups. This is something that I have observed first hand on several occasions. Can't we all just get along? </div>
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I always know what people think of me simply by their words, whether spoken directly to me or behind my back! I have found that many dancers are quick to judge. There always seems to be unnecessary tension when dance groups are around each other. Because of this, I try to be extra nice! Even my kindness has been judged and mocked. As far as people's criticisms are concerned, I have heard everything from "he's got potential" to others that were well disguised as compliments, but had an underlying negative implication. I can appreciate someone being direct and honest with me, but a lot of what people say is really unnecessary or an unsolicited evaluation/opinion. Moving on.</div>
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I am a Facebook enthusiast! Ok fine, addict! I subscribe to all kinds of "quotes of the day" and "positive affirmation" pages. I often share them on my timeline. Recently, I have seen many about "trying", "attempting", and "effort". In fact, here are a couple for your consideration:</div>
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It never ceases to amaze me how many people won't even try things. Even in the dancing world, people often won't take risks. This can limit and cripple the potential in a person. My approach is, "Why not! I'll give it a shot! I have nothing to lose!" I often hear excuses like, "I tried that in the past" or "It doesn't work for me" or "I'm not comfortable with that" or "I don't like that" and so on. Sounds like variations of "I can't" to me. I was taught at an early age, "don't let your past and failures be your excuse for your future." <br />
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When I was applying for colleges, one school I considered was Juilliard in New York City. I recall that part of their application process included auditioning and interviews. One specific area they evaluated was "willingness to take risks". I didn't go to Juilliard, but I did study music elsewhere. Part of my training included improvisational skill building which required you to make an effort and take risks. It was awkward at times, but it helped me grow.<br />
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Another quote I use to hear often was, "It is better to try and fail than fail to try." I encourage everyone to "try" folklorico dancing. "Give it a try!" I encourage dancers to try new things out for their benefit and growth. If you fail, try again and take a new approach. Never give up! To fail to try, or try repeatedly, is to accept failure and defeat! Why not try, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose.<br />
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<b><br /></b>At some point in life you want to crossover from the realm of trying to actually doing. Although trying is good and shows you have intent, doing actually shows that you've gone beyond trying and followed through. Doing shows the level of commitment and dedication you have. I have seen it where dancers get annoyed with other dancers, who have paid the price and worked relentlessly to build their skills and technique. I think there is a bit of envy in their reaction. Rather than appreciate the skill, they seek to bring the individual down. I wish people would be more supportive, especially when they share a common interest and are involved in the same art, perhaps even the same group.</div>
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For me, I want to be the person that I claim to be. Whatever that is! I was always told that "words are cheap" and "actions speak louder than words". Oh no, more quotes! Anyone can do words, few follow through to action. I'm getting to the point in my journey where I want to do things well consistently. I want good performances on a consistent basis. The best performances I've had come from aggressive practicing and focus. Even if the performance is at short notice. Preparation has been key.<br />
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It's ironic that when someone calls for a show, they often request dances that we're currently not working on. Whatever we are focusing on at the moment, usually is fine tuned and looking good. So their request results either in brushing up on some of the classic dances previously learned or learning new dances altogether. From my experience, I feel that I do better learning completely new dances at the last minute rather than "dusting off" a dance I already know. I wonder why that is! You would think that I would be better with the dances I already know. Hmmmmm. What's that about? </div>
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I suppose I could mark it up to being a beginner, lacking experience. Perhaps, my short term memory is better than my long term. I have seen other dancers struggle with this as well. This common behavior drives directors nuts because it's nearly impossible to always practice the same dances and still move forward and learn new material. I think it's human nature to forget if your focus isn't on something regularly. I might be wrong. Sounds like I'm starting to make excuses again. There is a big difference between being an amateur and being a professional. Perhaps that's the reason. Let's explore what makes a person a professional at something.</div>
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Over the past couple years, I have had the privilege of sharing the stage with many talented, skilled, trained dancers. Many that I would consider to be professionals. It has been a challenging experience to hold my own on stage during a performance, dancing next to these people. Ultimately, I think it has caused me to advance and progress a little quicker than some. I like that benefit.<br />
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I am always amazed at these folks who can come to a practice and the teacher shows them the dance in a few minutes and they can turn around and execute it flawlessly right after it is shown to them. Obviously they are highly skilled, talented individuals. They are ready for the stage after one short practice. They perform the dance for one show and they are off to their next dance group adventure. If you see them years later, they will still remember the dance they learned and can execute it flawlessly. These people are professionals. You may think this is extreme, but these people exist. Hats off to them. </div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">There are performances and regular gigs that pay. Typically not that much however. Not as much as you might think for being "entertainment." Instructors earn some money from lessons and workshops. Folklorico dancing is more of a passion that's done in addition to a regular full time job and/or career. Certainly there are a handful of teachers and dancers in touring groups that rely solely on their dancing for income. But in the world of folklorico, I would have to say that is not the norm. If you can make a living solely from folklorico dancing, you are doing very well for yourself. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> I may not be a professional or anything close, but I never thought I'd be dancing! I wanted to be an opera singer. Folklorico has made up for my failed attempt to be an opera star. Probably someone out there is singing opera that wanted to dance folklorico instead! I hope they are enjoying themselves! </span></div>
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Along with the holiday, comes its traditions and terminology. This year, more so than in the past, I noticed many advertisements for "Fiestas Patrias" celebrations. It has probably always been announced like that in the past, I just haven't paid much attention. This year, it caught my eye and I found myself asking, "What exactly is this "Fiestas Patrias" they speak of?" So a hunt ensued and in just one Google search, I instantly became a 30 second expert on the subject. Here is what I discovered.<br />
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The term "Fiestas Patrias", according to Wikipedia, is "a Spanish phrase meaning "Patriotic Holidays" or "National Holidays"." The term is used in Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Guatemala. Wikipedia goes on to state, "Fiestas Patrias in Mexico originated in the 19th century and are observed today as five public holidays." The five public holidays are Aniversario de la Constitucion, Natalicio de Benito Juarez, Dia del Trabajo, Grito de Delores y Aniversario de la Independencia, and the Aniversario de la Revelucion.</div>
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Now on week 19, I wrote a post called "Cinco de Mayo". Many Americans often confuse Cinco de Mayo as Mexican Independence Day and celebrate it heavily. In fact, Wikipedia states this in the definition of Fiestas Patrias, "Contrary to common misconception in the U.S., Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's "Independence Day", but rather commemorates an initial victory of Mexican forces over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In contrast to Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo is observed mostly at a local level (Puebla State) and is a minor Bank Holiday in the rest of Mexico. Many labor unions have negotiated to have the day off, however, since its proximity to Labor Day (May 1) often allows an extended five day weekend or two consecutive three day weekends."</div>
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Now you may have noticed that Grito de Delores and Aniversario de la Independencia are coupled together. So I wanted some clarification and discovered this explanation of the two. Thank you Wikipedia! What would I do without you? "Grito de Delores (on the evening of September 15) and Aniversario de la Independencia (September 16) commemorate Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla's Grito de Delores - on September 16, 1810, in the village of Delores, near Guanajuanto. Hidalgo called for the end of Spanish rule in Mexico. On October 18, 1825, the Republic of Mexico officially declared September 16 it's National Independence Day (Dia de la Independencia). Mexican Independence Day, also referred to as Dieciseis de Septiembre, is celebrated from the evening of September 15 with a re-creation of the Grito de Delores by all executive office-holders (from the President of the Republic down to municipal presidents) and lasts through the night."<br />
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As I mentioned earlier, there were celebrations all over California, including one big one in downtown Los Angeles. I have heard the reading/proclamation of the El Grito in the past, including at a performance last year at Plaza Mexico in Lynwood. My curiosity moved me to explore more about the El Grito and here is what I found. Again, Wikipedia explains, "The Grito de Delores ("Cry of Delores" [also referred to as "Scream of Delores" and "The Cry Of Pain"]), was uttered from the small town of Delores, near Guanajuanto, on September 16, 1810. It is the event that marks the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. The "Grito" was the pronunciamento of the Mexican War Of Independence by Migual Hidalgo y Costilla, a Roman Catholic priest. Since October 1825, the anniversary of the event is celebrated as Mexican Independence Day."<br />
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The exact text of this most famous of all Mexican speeches is not known, and a wide variety of “reconstructed” versions have been published. It is said that there are as many variations as there are historians to reproduce them. There's a good possibility you won't hear the same exact version twice. Here is a brief segment of the speech I found, that is common:<br />
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¡Vivan los héroes que nos dieron patria!<br />
¡Víva Hidalgo!<br />
¡Viva Morelos!<br />
¡Viva Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez!<br />
¡Viva Allende!<br />
¡Viva Aldama y Matamoros!<br />
¡Viva la independencia nacional!<br />
¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México!<br />
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Here are a few YouTube video links I found on El Grito de Delores. These videos are in Spanish as I didn't find anything available in English. If you don't speak or understand Spanish, like me, you'll still enjoy the pictures! Check them out:</div>
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Now before we move on, I want to clarify that there is a difference between the Grito de Delores and a Grito Mexicano or Mexican gritos that are commonly heard at parties and Mexican themed events. In fact, quite often you will hear folklorico dancers belt them out during the course of a show, along with Spanish cheers - amongst my favorite is "Viva Los Gueros!" Wikipedia even speaks of these Mexican gritos and states this:<br />
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It is similar to the yahoo or yeehaw of the American cowboy during a hoedown, except with added trills and an onomatopoeia closer to "aaah" or "aaaayyyyeeee". In Mexico's culture it's usually performed by a singer after singing a patriotic song, or a very excited member of a crowd, it is done immediately prior to the popular Mexican war cry: "Viva Mexico, cabrones!" (Long live Mexico, [word not included]!). Or for a toast, in its family friendly version, "Viva Mexico, Senores" (Long Live Mexico, gentlemen). the first sound is typically held as long as possible, leaving enough breath for a trailing set of trills. The Grito is sometimes used as part of the officially celebratory remembrance of Mexican Independence Day, as in the Grito de Delores. In some non-formal settings, the Grito is belted at parties and friends or family celebrations. The normal position for the yell to be inserted (either by the singers themselves or the listening audience) is at a musical interlude or bridge or after the first few notes of a familiar song."</div>
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Wow, wow, wow! That is a lot of history and information for one week isn't it? Overload! But now you know! Perhaps you already did! Nonetheless, I hope you learned something from it.</div>
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On week 35 I wrote a blog called "Ideas For Folklorico". In the blog I presented an idea for pop star Madonna for her next Los Angeles tour visit. Funny how the recent holiday inspired Madonna MX on Facebook to post several photos of the icon in Mexican attire. Perhaps, my idea wasn't as original as I thought. Although the pictures appear possibly photoshopped. Or perhaps her marketing and publicity people have made sure she has engaged her Mexican audience. You decide! Take a look<br />
Regardless, I still home to receive a call from the Material Girl any day now so we can get started on my idea! Sorry Madonna if I missed your call, I've been busy practicing for the Fair! Don't be shy to leave a message, I'll call you back!<br />
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In other news, the blog reached an audience of over 5000 pageviews this week! That's amazing! A great big thank you to everyone who has shared the blog with others. I want to welcome the students from Roy Lazano's Ballet Folklorico de Texas and Ballet Folklorico at St. Edward's University in Austin Texas to the blog. I appreciate your email and feedback this week and encourage other readers to contact me as well. Please join my Facebook page - One Big Wedo (Guero) and "like" it. You can also recommend the page to your friends by sending them an "invite". I've reached 150 people already, lets add some more!<br />
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In closing, it never ceases to amaze me how life has a way of working things out. As many of you following the blog know, I write this posts on my iPhone. The added time it takes to do so, has led to some time management issues and late publishing. Well, problem resolved! I started carpooling and now I have about an hour or so wait after work to write while I wait for my ride. That's a good thing. Starbucks has become my new after work writing workshop! Coffee + iPhone + Wedo = a blog for your reading enjoyment and entertainment. Lucky you!<br />
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In the midst of summer, another invitation came from Ballet Folklorico Sol de Mexico to join them for a couple of their upcoming performances. You may recall my first account of performing with them back on week 16 in a post called "Heart & Sol". That post holds the rank as the #2 all time most read blog post. Anyway, first up on the calendar this time, Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, California. So Richard and I found ourselves once again at practices at the Sol studio in Riverside, California on Monday nights. There was just one catch, they wanted me to dance Jalisco!</div>
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Now, if you have followed my blog, you know how I am challenged with Jalisco. You also know my rule of dancing regions with other dance groups that I dance with BF Herencia Mexicana. Why? Because learning multiple variations of the same dance for the same region can lead to confusion! What to do? Break the rule! Alright I'll do it! Besides, the best thing you can do for something you struggle with is to tackle it head on. Right? I was up to the challenge. Plus, I haven't had a performance since Colorado and this was Disney after all. You can't pass up an opportunity like that! And I had never been to California Adventure either. Besides, it was only two dances to completely different music arrangements, so I accepted the invite. Have I justified myself enough? Thank you Sol for the invite and this fun filled opportunity!<br>
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Between practices with BF Sol de Mexico, BF Herencia Mexicana and Images Of Mexico, along with the heat in the warehouse, I lost some weight! The week before the show I got my official BF Sol de Mexico T-shirt, Size Large! Not XL or XXL! Whoop Whoop! I feel official and skinny! The best compliment I got from the show was that my stomach looked flat in my charro! That made my day! I was so flat-tered by the compliment! Of course, that didn't deter me from visiting Ghirardelli Chocolates at the park. They give out free samples by the way!</div>
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Since September was booking up with lots of performances, it was time for some new dance boots to perform in. I have been using the same pair since I started this journey back in 2011 and they are worn and dull. Folklorico boots can be costly. Rather than buying the more expensive Miguelito's or Duran dance boots, I went with the Karina's Dance Shoes brand. They're more affordable and are durable. Plus, when you are dancing all over the place for both private and public events, a lot of times you end up dancing on concrete which eats your boots up quick. Which means you have to replace them more often. So Karina's are the shoes for me!</div>
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Here are some photos of my new boots. Aren't they nice and shiny? Let's see how long that lasts! I kept my old boots for practices. Might as well keep them around until they are completely shot and fall right off my feet! I want to get my monies worth! My new boots are for performances only! My new black boots were christened at Disney, now that's a great start! </div>
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I don't think I've ever shared with readers the boots themselves in detail. Folklorico boots are a form of musical instrument in my opinion. The dancer creates music with them as they tap away! What causes the noise? Nails! That's right, nails! Check it out, the heel and toe of the boots are nailed to death! That's what creates all the sounds when you are dancing! There are all kinds of foot movements, steps and tricks to cause the sound to vary. Maestros "tap" into this possibility to create masterful musical dance art. And you just thought we were all just stompin' our feet! There is a skill and artistry to it!</div>
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Back to Disney! The Disney Community Arts Showcase is a program that the theme parks offer to Southern California performers of various kinds - dancers, singers, musicians and the like. The program is a fun opportunity for groups to present their material at the park to an audience composed of visitors and locals. Several folklorico groups have participated in this program. Not surprising, as folklorico is part of the Greater LA and So. Cal culture and visitors here typically want to experience the local culture as part of their vacations!</div>
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The day began bright and early! The park opened at 9 am sharp and we were there ready! We had a few hours of free time until showtime, so we did the whole park thing! Here's some pictures of our California Adventure adventure! I really enjoyed my first visit to the park! My first purchase of the day? A hat! All that white turns red in the sun!<br>
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There are so many more Disney characters now than when I was a kid. What ever happened to Chip and Dale? Are they still around? Guess Richard could be Chip and I will be Dale. Together we'd make Chippendales! Now there's a show for you! But not at Disney! It's all about family entertainment!</div>
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As showtime neared, we all met together and took a group photo before heading backstage to get dressed for our performance. Check it out:</div>
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Once backstage, we were told no personal photos were to me taken. However, Disney's photographer took this photo of us right before we headed out to the stage! See if you can spot me in the picture! <br>
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The show took place on the Hollywood Backlot Stage. Our time slot: 12:50pm! Fortunately, the stage is nicely covered and away from direct sunlight. It was still toasty however. Not even the daily heat endurance test at the warehouse was enough to prepare me. Heat zaps your energy away, let me tell you! Even still, it didn't stop us and the show went well. </div>
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Sol presented the regions of Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas and Jalisco. Here are some pictures of my performance of the Jalisco closing of the show. So thrilled to have this experience! Sol uses blue bow ties and a sash as part of the charro ensemble!</div>
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I've mentioned in a previous post how much I enjoy Sol's Baja dances. Add their Tamaulipas dances to that list! Choreographer Stevan Flores did an amazing job on these dances. Great movement and use of the stage and I really was captivated by them. Perhaps, I'll get a chance to perform them one day with their group! Herencia dances the Tamaulipas region, but not these specific dances, so we're safe!</div>
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After the show we exited the stage, changed, the rest of the day was ours! But before we took off, Disney presented the group with this plaque for their participation in the program. Thank you Disney! There are some additional potential performances for me coming up between now and the end of the year at Disney. I will be sure to keep everyone informed. "Like" my Facebook page "One Big Wedo - Guero" to get performance notices and Big Wedo photos! </div>
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As I shared last week, Disney animator Cynn Marie sketched this drawing of me at the park. Wanted to reshare it just in case some of you missed last week's post. If you did, well go back and read it! Don't miss out!</div>
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As I also mentioned in last week's post, I performed with Ballet Folklorico Mi Tierra at Plaza Mexico in Lynwood, California on Sunday for the Festival Colimense. There were some Latin celebrities there and the show was televised on Estrella TV. Here are some photos from the show! This was my first time dancing with Ballet Folklorico Mi Tierra and I thought my personal performance ranked right up there among my own personal best! It was my first time performing Colima as well !</div>
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I wanted to recommend a Facebook page. Visit and "Like" Dia de Los Muertos USA. This is a new event coming to Cochella Valley in November 2014. I found some of their posts and links interesting. You might also! Check it out.</div>
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Best moment of the weekend? Performing, yes! But the best was a little boy who came to talk to me at the show who was in awe of my height. As I stood there in my charro suit, his mother encouraged him to take an interest in folklorico too. Mission accomplished! Perhaps I just found my replacement! Awesome! </div>
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In closing, I want to share this picture of "the shoe"! Now I have told readers that something always seems to happen that you didn't anticipate at every show. For this dancer at Disney, it was a broken heel! During the course of dancing, it snapped right off! Wow! Better a folklorico shoe than Cinderella's glass slippers! That would have been a disaster! <span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">Until next week my peeps, Wedo out.</span></div>
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<strong><u>****ATTENTION ALL BIG WEDO FANS & FOLLOWERS: MARK YOUR CALENDARS - SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 - HERENCIA MEXICANA WILL BE PERFORMING AT THE LA COUNTY FAIR. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE OF YOU IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA TO COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! MEET THE WEDO! LET'S PACK THE PLAZA AND SET RECORD ATTENDANCE FOR THE SHOW! HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE! PLAZA DE LAS AMERICAS FROM 1:30 TO 2:00 PM****</u></strong><br>
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<strong><u>Contact Information for Ballet Folklorico de Herencia Mexicana:</u></strong><br>
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Richard Solorzano, Director: <a href="tel:(909)%20201-1957" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">(909) 201-1957</a><br>
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Note: Looking for your own adventure or journey? Herencia is a great place to find one! Folklorico lessons and performances are both available. Herencia Mexicana performs for private & public events of all kinds. Book your event today! Herencia Mexicana welcomes new students. No previous folklorico or dance experience required. <strong><u>All are welcome.</u></strong></div>
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Welcome back! Hope everyone enjoyed their Labor Day weekend! I sure did! I had the pleasure of dancing at Disney's California Adventure with Ballet Folklorico Sol de Mexico! Be sure to come back and read all about it in next week's post! Before we get started, a special welcome to Portugal and United Arab Emirates for joining in the journey this week! It's great to have you both along! Let's get going!</div>
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August 31, 2013 concluded my contest for a One Big Wedo designed logo. Thank you to all those who showed interest. Although I received lots of emails regarding interest in the contest, only one person entered my contest with six logo submissions! Check them out:<br />
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Thank you Ismael Nunez of California for your multiple logo entries and congratulations for being the One Big Wedo logo contest winner! </div>
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Upon notifying Ismael of his big win of the $100 prize, he surprised me by telling me he wanted the $100 to be reinvested into the group to support the folklorico arts! Wow! I was so impressed with his decision that I decided to match his contribution dollar for dollar, $100 is now $200 and will be used towards providing costumes, costume restoration, studio fees and folklorico lesson scholarships to Herencia dancers. Thank you Ismael for your generous gift and I will definitely keep you and readers updated as to how the money was invested. Perhaps we can start on restoring the china dresses I wrote about in my blog "A Tale of Two Chinas"! That would be exciting!</div>
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As mentioned earlier, on September 1st we danced at Disney! While there in the park, I had one of their animators draw up this picture of me! Thank you to Cynn Marie for the picture! Too much fun!</div>
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Colima (Spanish pronunciation: [ko'lima]), officially Free and Sovereign State of Colima (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Colima), is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, make up the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It shares its name with its capital and main city, Colima. </div>
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Colima is a small state located in the Western Mexico region on Mexico's central Pacific coast. It shares borders with the states of Jalisco and Michoacán. In addition to the capital city of Colima, the state's main cities include Manzanillo and Tecoman. Despite being the fourth smallest entity in Mexico with the lowest numerical population, the state has one of Mexico's highest standards of living and lowest unemployment.</div>
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Later, Richard Solorzano provided choreography for them. You may recall me writing about these Colima dances back on week 22 in my post called "The World Of Workshops". If you haven't read that one yet, go take a look at it! </div>
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In other news, I want to thank the City of Azusa Recreation Department for the opportunity to perform at their Azusa Senior Center Fiesta Event. As you may recall, we danced at the city's Cinco de Mayo Festival last May. They enjoyed Herencia Mexicana's performance and invited us back to perform for this event. Thank you! Read about the "Cinco de Mayo" show in my post entitled just that!</div>
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This week's post is extra short because I want to get started on writing next week's already! Plenty of fun stuff to write about there! In closing, I want to share this image of a beautiful china we saw at Disney. Ballet Folklorico Mixteco, East LA danced at California Adventure on Sept 1st as well! This dress really stood out to me. It's the one at the end, on the right, with the sun on the front. Very nice. The girl wearing it made the china and did all the sequin work herself. What a labor of love. Of course, all the china dresses made quite an impression. </div>
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BF Mixteco will also be performing at the LA Fair on the same day as Herencia. Perhaps audience members will get the chance to see this china in person! Hope everyone can come out to the fair and see the shows! Until next week everyone, Wedo out!</div>
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Just a quick update to last week's post "Ideas for Folklorico"! Moby's new video for "Perfect Life" was released this week! Is that timing or what? Click the link below to watch it! </div>
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<strong><u><strong><u>****ATTENTION ALL BIG WEDO FANS & FOLLOWERS: MARK YOUR CALENDARS - SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 - HERENCIA MEXICANA WILL BE PERFORMING AT THE LA COUNTY FAIR. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE OF YOU IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA TO COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! MEET THE WEDO! LET'S PACK THE PLAZA AND SET RECORD ATTENDANCE FOR THE SHOW! HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE! PLAZA DE LAS AMERICAS FROM 1:30 TO 2:00 PM****</u></strong></u></strong></div>
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One Big Wedohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15504877388648397873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517261738734872518.post-61771596872634238902013-08-30T18:56:00.000-07:002013-08-30T19:55:11.170-07:00Ideas For Folklorico - Week 35Hello! Welcome back! Hopefully I will publish this week on schedule! Don't want to fall behind again. My first reader from Israel checked in this week! Welcome aboard the journey! Always, lots going on! Next week's post will reveal the logo contest winner! Be sure to check back and find out who won and the logo that I selected!<br>
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It never ceases to amaze me all the feedback, folklorico headlines and media people forward to me. I get emails and Facebook messages all the time from people asking me if I have seen this video or read that article? I enjoy all the stuff people have shared with me. This week I am going to share some of these things with you and more ideas of my own. I already pitched the movie idea, but wait! There's more! Let's get started!<br>
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Recently on America's Got Talent, this folklorico trio performed. Congratulations guys! Click on the link below to view the YouTube video. What great exposure for folklorico!</div>
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Another television show that I have been waiting to see folklorico dancing on is Dancing With The Stars. Apparently in Mexico, there is a similar sort of show. And guess what? Yep, they do folklorico dancing! Click on the links below to view some of the YouTube videos of the show. The show is called "Mexico Baila".<br>
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I had my own idea for a television show for Spanish television. My concept was called "Folklorico Battle"! Folklorico Battle would be a show where people, without folklorico experience per say, learn folklorico routines to famous songs. Then they compete live against each other, battling it out for the title! A panel of judges decides who performs the best and selects the winner from the group of contestants. But wait, there's a catch! The winner has to duke it out on the dance floor against the Wedo! "Bring out the Wedo," everyone shouts! The Wedo comes out and tries to out dance the contestant in a dance both learn the week of the show. In other words they, "Dance for their life!" The audience votes and if the contestant wins, they get a cash prize. If the Wedo wins, he gloats in his victory.</div>
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Someone mentioned to me that the blog itself would make an interesting reality tv show. People would enjoy seeing me getting my butt kicked at practices and then going out and performing, as well as seeing all the behind the scenes costume prepping and dancer drama. Might be fun. Wonder what they would call it? There's certainly enough activity going on to keep a folklorico show interesting. It could happen, who knows? I'm down. Perhaps there could be an episode where I teach the cast of "Little People, Big World" a folklorico routine! That would be a reality tv show featuring a reality tv show! Too much reality?<br>
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Someone else recommended I write a book. Perhaps, I will someday about Richard's dance career and the history of his dance group, Herencia Mexicana. My story I've already shared here in this blog. Now if they develop it into a movie or incorporate it with a movie plot, that would be cool! But who knows, perhaps I will go on to write a book, especially if we go on a world tour next year or I perform for the President. It could happen! And not just for President Obama, but President Enrique Pena Nieto as well!<br>
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I'm surprised that more mainstream pop artists have not embraced folklorico dancing in their music videos. I've seen several other cultural folk influenced dances represented, but not folklorico. It's time to share the spotlight! Don't get me wrong, there are Spanish videos and performances that have folklorico dancing, but not in American music videos. You would think that with all those colorful costumes and the energetic footwork, that more artists would tap into the dance style and broaden their viewing audience. </div>
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Back in the early 90's when I was in college in Chicago, the rave scene was all the rage. Who's ready to bust out their Venetian Paradise hat and pin strip pants? An artist named Moby was making his way on the scene, creating a techno frenzy! I had a friend called Big Bill who was all into Moby and he use to rant and rave (haha) over him. I bought a couple Moby CDs and I really liked his music. Anyone remember "Next Is The E"? One day I was going through some stuff and decided to write Moby a letter. Sure enough he wrote me back...paper mail even! I didn't have email at the time. Moby went on to major success and you can hear his music all over the world.</div>
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Moby lives in Los Angeles these days and I follow him on Facebook. Recently, he posted these photos on his wall from the video shoot for "perfect life". Can't wait to see it when it hits the world wide web!</div>
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Funny people use to tell me that I kind of look like Moby.</div>
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I would like to shoot a YouTube video for One Big Wedo. I think it would be cool to have a contest for DJ's to come up with a dance club hit for me. Or if Moby was up for returning to his dance roots, I would love to work with him on a collaboration. That would be awesome! How about it Moby? As far as the music video itself, it would include lots of folklorico in it and be filmed throughout the Los Angeles area. I have lots of ideas. Who would be interested in seeing the Wedo get his "club folklorico" on in an underground club video? I imagine it to have a somewhat similar vibe like Jipsta's "Too New York" video.</div>
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Here's another concept, I use to go to a lot of concerts. There was a time I wanted to see everyone perform live. One artist I saw multiple times was Madonna. In fact, on her last tour when she performed at Dodgers Stadium, there I was in the front row right up against the stage. Well, as close as you could get anyway. There are even a few videos of the show on YouTube where you can see my bald head. </div>
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Madonna is a studied dancer. I have seen her utilize many styles of dance in her shows, including Flamenco and Salsa. At the Dodger Stadium show, she even had Mariachi musicians play. She has a huge Mexican following. There was also some really fascinating Japanese performers with her on that tour. So when is it folklorico's turn to go on tour with you Madonna?</div>
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Recently Madonna released a song called "Give Me All Your Luvin'" which featured M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj in the video. Click the link below to see the video:<br>
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Nicki Minaj recently released this video "Pound The Alarm" where tribal looking feathered costumes were used. The video depicts Carnival costuming in St. James. Click this link to watch the video:<br>
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I had an idea for Madonna's next LA tour visit. I would like to see the two women reunite for one night and create an tribal and folklorico free for all! You have Nicki and her tribal women vs. Madonna and her white charro clad men. It would be cool if they could incorporate the song "Die Another Day" for the production. I see the two on stage with their dancers challenging each other. Then the two stars unite on stage as the tribal women dance around them and the charro men do deslices around the the women in the opposite direction. What's deslices? Kind of looks like de-slices. But is sounds like dis-lee-sus. Anyway, this is the movement where the guys kick their leg out to one side repeatedly in a chopping kind of motion. You often see this when men dance around the hat during The Hat Dance. The verb in Spanish means to slide, glide, or slip. This continues as the stage with Madonna and Nicki rises. The song finishes with fireworks! A big finale!</div>
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Another celebrity I would love to work with is Gwen Stefani. I adore her! Here's what I have for Gwen! I would love to shoot a music video with Gwen Stafani and dance Jalisco with her in the video. Yes, Jalisco! I see Gwen in a vision of royal blue with her blond hair and intense eye makeup and lashes. I would wear the traditional black charro. The video would start in a traditional Mexican village setting. For the shoot, we could use the area in the back lot of Universal Studios that I believe is called or referred to as "Anywhere Mexico". Gwen would come out into the village square in the heat of the day, sun glaring overhead, in her blue Jalisco dress and blond trenza. What's a trenza, you ask? I had to ask too!<br>
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A trenza is literally, a braid. In folklorico, women's hairpieces are braids and therefore are called trenzas. Trenzas are often made with black yarn, however I have seen some made of synthetic hair as well. Oftentimes, trenzas have colorful ribbons and flowers incorporated in their construction. Trenza making is a unique art of its own and the women who do it take great pride in their work. I have seen several photos of Gwen with flowers in her hair. So a trenza for Gwen is absolutely appropriate! </div>
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Now back to my story, where were we? Gwen, sun, heat of the day, village square! For some reason I see lots of people standing and starring at her from a distance. I also see dust stirred up from her walking and castanets sounding. Although castanets are more associated with flamenco dancing and Spain. Yes, Mexico has a lot of Spanish influence, however people often confuse flamenco and folklorico as both indigenous of Mexico. Even on television, I have seen Mexico represented with features more true to Spain than Mexico. In a future guest post, I hope to share with readers the connection and difference between flamenco and folklorico. Anyways, where was I again? </div>
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That's right, castanets! Scratch the castanets and lets replace them with trumpet and Spanish guitar. Ok there's Gwen in the courtyard village square, hair looking spectacular and make up fierce - eyelashes, red lipstick, the whole works. Then it's my entrance, I come in and we do our Jalisco love dance for a bit. Then Richard appears to challenge me and take Gwen for his own. Aye, Richard!<br>
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Gwen, in a moment of panic, runs into an alley which leads her into the current downtown Los Angeles in a graffitied area of the city. There she is met by a group of men in charros and a dance off ensues. Gwen is captured and taken to a building in the city, Richard's lair! But wait for the ending! </div>
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Gwen sneaks out through the window and down the fire escape! Go Gwen, Go! And behold, there I am on a horse ready to rescue and take her away off into the city sunset! What do you think Gwen? I think you need to add some Mijas to your Harajuku Girls clan. </div>
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This would make a good Big Wedo video as well, featuring the music of Gwen and Moby! Wouldn't that be cool? Hey, Gwen and Moby have already worked together on the video "Southside"! Perhaps they would like to do it again? How about it guys? Here's a link to their last feature together:<br>
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<strong><u>****ATTENTION ALL BIG WEDO FANS & FOLLOWERS: MARK YOUR CALENDARS - SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 - HERENCIA MEXICANA WILL BE PERFORMING AT THE LA COUNTY FAIR. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE OF YOU IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA TO COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! MEET THE WEDO! LET'S PACK THE PLAZA AND SET RECORD ATTENDANCE FOR THE SHOW! HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE! PLAZA DE LAS AMERICAS FROM 1:30 TO 2:00 PM****</u></strong><br>
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Richard Solorzano, Director: <a href="tel:(909)%20201-1957" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">(909) 201-1957</a><br>
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<br>One Big Wedohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15504877388648397873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517261738734872518.post-77735710931295239112013-08-30T18:41:00.000-07:002013-08-31T08:23:48.472-07:00More Folklorico Terms! Test Yourself! - Bonus Post 3Howdy! As I was looking up the correct spelling for the Spanish word "DESLICES" for this week's post, I came across this folklorico terminology resource by PELINKS4U and wanted to share it! So here it is! But first, deslices: a verb which means to slide, glide or slip. <br>
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<strong>Basic Terminology</strong><br>
It is important to use the correct terminology and language in the teaching of the basic dance steps, or the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQVpnWBuQEU" target="_blank">pasos</a>, through the footwork referred to the as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zapateado" target="_blank">zapateado</a>. The challenge in Mexican folklórico dance is that not all terms for the various steps have been standardized, like in American square dance, which can result in confusion. It is important to note that the terms used depend on the teacher or the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maestro" target="_blank">maestro</a>. A quick reference for a selection of common terms and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQVpnWBuQEU" target="_blank">basic pasos</a> may include:<br>
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<strong>Posición tusa</strong> - Standing with the knees slightly flexed to facilitate and execute the dance steps or pasos.</div>
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<strong>Golpe</strong> - Refers to the basic foot stomp on the floor.</div>
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<strong>Remate</strong> - Execution of a sequence of foot stomps.</div>
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<strong>Sequencia</strong> - Combination of steps for a given phrase of music.</div>
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<strong>Sencillos</strong> - Single foot stomp which can be alternated with each foot or repeated with the same foot. Example: stomp once with right foot, stomp once with left foot, etc… May be done in place or in different lines of direction. The speed may vary from slow to fast. </div>
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<strong>Dobles</strong> - Double foot stomp which can be alternated with each foot or repeated with the same foot. Example: stomp twice with right foot, stomp twice with left foot, etc… May be done in place or in different lines of direction. The speed may vary from slow to fast.</div>
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<strong>Metatarsal y talón</strong> - Landing or making contact with the ball of the foot followed with the heel.</div>
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<strong>Paso de tres lentos or balseados</strong> - Landing lightly flat footed then alternating landing with the toes or metatarsal with the opposite leg and repeat such as landing whole foot right, toe left alternating right toe. Similar to the basic triple step.</div>
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<strong>Paso de tres zapateado</strong> - Consists of doing three consecutive stomps alternating the foot that is doing the action. There is an accent on the first stomp only followed by a lighter stomp on the second and third beat.</div>
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<strong>Sequidos</strong> - Continuous steps that are done with scuffing with the heel followed by making contact with the whole foot such as scuff right foot on floor and stomp with right foot then alternate with the left foot. </div>
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These basic pasos and terms can easily be taught, and serve as a great start for becoming familiar with Mexican folkloric dance.</div>
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Another resource I found this week was on quizlet.com. Here are 24 Mexican Folklorico Dance Terms & Facts everyone should know! The site is sort of like a flashcard set up. Test your knowledge!<br>
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Folklore - a collective cultural knowledge of a group of people.<br>
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Dance - celebrates...life, mourns death, offers prayers, expresses a point of view, holidays, social events, life transitions.<br>
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Danza - Indigenous, Pre-Hispanic dances/rituals<br>
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Traditional Mexican Dance - is a collective social practice in dance.<br>
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Traditional Folk Culture - has to be passed down for 3 generations<br>
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Grupo Costumbrista - costumes/original, they seek to bring the dances of a community in a natural state to a stage.<br>
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Grupo Folklorico - present folklore with entertainment value, artistic value and seeks to balance the creative and traditional elements.<br>
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Ballet Folklorico - draws from the traditional forms only as inspiration for a creative interpretation.<br>
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Grupo Folkloroide - no cohesive artistic vision or foundation, they just mimic what other groups do.<br>
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4 elements of Folklorico Performance - artistic focus and intent, repertoire of dances, choreography,music and costumes.<br>
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Time Periods of Mexican History - 11 time periods<br>
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Pre-Classic or Formative - complex societies in development<br>
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Classic - complex innovation / Chichimecas<br>
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Post Classic - Chichimeca empire formed. Defragmentation of complex civilizations.<br>
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La Conquista 1521 - Spanish declare war onto Mexico<br>
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War of Independence 1810 - Spanish born revolutionaries began the war of independence 1821 independent from Spain Mestizaje <br>
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Mestizo - half Spanish, half indigenous<br>
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Criollo - someone or Spanish decent born in the Americas<br>
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Mulato - half black, half indigenous<br>
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Chichimecas - empire in north semi-nomadic<br>
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Chichimecas 4 ethnic groups - Pames, Guamares, Zacatecas, Guachichiles<br>
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Chichimecas - hunters/gathers, little clothing, paint their bodies<br>
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2 Wars - 1540-1542 Mixon Wars, 1550-1590 Chichinecas Wars<br>
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Dia de los Muertos - not a Christian holiday, celebrated before Spanish arrived. Oaxaca - major celebration, Michoacán, Xantolo<br>
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Wow! These terms really break it down! I love it! Be sure to check back for this week's post!<br>
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<strong><u>Contact Information for "The Big Wedo":</u></strong><br>
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<strong><u>Contact Information for Ballet Folklorico de Herencia Mexicana:</u></strong><br>
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Richard Solorzano, Director: <a href="tel:(909)%20201-1957" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">(909) 201-1957</a><br>
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Note: Looking for your own adventure or journey? Herencia is a great place to find one! Folklorico lessons and performances are both available. Herencia Mexicana performs for private & public events of all kinds. Book your event today! Herencia Mexicana welcomes new students. No previous folklorico or dance experience required. <strong><u>All are welcome.</u></strong></div>
One Big Wedohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15504877388648397873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517261738734872518.post-81391621561968596452013-08-29T18:44:00.001-07:002013-08-30T18:43:23.480-07:00Don't Forget Your Logo Entries!This is a friendly reminder to all Big Wedo Logo Contestants to Submit Their Logo Entry by August 31, 2013. See week 28 for all the details! <br />
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Google E-mail: <a href="mailto:onebigwedo@gmail.com">onebigwedo@gmail.com</a><br />
Facebook: One Big Wedo (Guero)<br />
Twitter: Michael Smith @onebigwedo<br />
Blogger: <a href="http://www.onebigwedo.blogspot.com/">www.onebigwedo.blogspot.com</a><br />
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<strong><u>Contact Information for Ballet Folklorico de Herencia Mexicana:</u></strong><br />
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Richard Solorzano, Director: <a href="tel:(909)%20201-1957" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">(909) 201-1957</a><br />
Facebook: Herencia Mexicana<br />
E-Mail: <a href="mailto:Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com">Bf_herencia_mexicana@yahoo.com</a><br />
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Note: Looking for your own adventure or journey? Herencia is a great place to find one! Folklorico lessons and performances are both available. Herencia Mexicana performs for private & public events of all kinds. Book your event today! Herencia Mexicana welcomes new students. No previous folklorico or dance experience required. <strong><u>All are welcome.</u></strong></div>
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Welcome back! I'm back on track! There's a little rhyme for you this week! </div>
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It's nice to see Croatia, Poland, Taiwan and Spain all made it back to the blog! </div>
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And welcome Congo, Africa! Let's get started!</div>
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This week I had my 39th birthday! "Oh say it isn't so!" "Stop the insanity!" Alright all together now, "Happy Birthday Weddo, Happy Birthday Guero, Happy Birthday Big Wedo, Happy Birthday Guerro!" Thank you so much! What's that? What did you say? Did I hear you correctly? "I don't look a day over 29!" Why, that's one of the kindest things anyone has said! Unlike the one who responded with, "Yeah, I was stuck at 39 for several years as well!" No really, I'm only 39! And how do I plan living out the rest of my 30's? Dancing folklorico of course!</div>
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The past week has been spent celebrating the life of who's now become "One Big Wedo". It's a bit unusual that when I look in the mirror, the reflection I see in return is my father. Yes, I look just like my dad. He was 36 when I was born. </div>
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So how did I spend my birthday? With Richard doing all the stuff we enjoy doing together. Los Angeles here we come! Now most guys would probably spend their birthdays either barbecuing, drinking beer and watching football or off roading. I found myself shoulder deep in fabric, trim and sequins! It was all about the costumes! We spent the day finding all kinds of woven treasures to create spectacular stage costumes for our upcoming performances in September. I had a real good time, even though I seemed a bit down during the week. Must be hormones, because funny things happen to old people like me. My sincerest apologies if I came across overbearing to anyone out there! There was a full moon too! AAH-WOOOOOO!</div>
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We also made a trip over to the charro store. We are having vests made for our suits! So another fitting took place! We're gonna look sharp when they are done and when we get all put together. Which means were gonna be tackling the Jalisco region again. Time to step up my man game! I also priced what a custom black sombrero would run me since mine is distracting. Doesn't fit right. The price? $450.00! Ouch! </div>
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The day wouldn't have been complete without a stop at Olvera Street. We returned to the same old restaurant as last year for the birthday margarita and flan tradition ! Last year my niece joined us! This year it was just the two of us. I wanted to take a picture of us as old men. So we got two Michoacan masks for the shoot! We even wore the same shirts as last year! Another tradition! I always joke with people that I'm from Michoacan (Michigan). So it was fitting for the picture. I can't wait to dance this region! Hopefully Richard will teach it soon, while I still need to wear a mask to look old. The gray is catching up with me. Ugh! There's no time to waste or wait! Viva Viejitos!</div>
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While there at Olvera Street, I purchased a sugar skull for a friend and coworker that was curious about trying one after he read my blog on week 30 called "The Day Of The Dead". On Friday, we broke skull together and had ourselves a taste of culture and tradition. The sudden burst of sugar energy aided in my record production numbers the rest of the afternoon on overtime. Ironic how something so "dead" made me come alive!</div>
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Back on week 18 I wrote a post called "Taking Inventory". I set all kinds of plans and goals for myself and told everyone I would give an update on week 27. That didn't happen! I got busy writing about other stuff. Well, here is a little update. </div>
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The tone of that week 18 post was super serious. I was determined to conquer folklorico and refine my skills. Which is still the ultimate goal, but I'm enjoying the process and trying not to be so up tight. Stop stressing Michael and roll with it. Ok I will! That being said, lets have some fun analyzing the Wedo together!</div>
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One thing I can say about folklorico is that it is definitely harder than it appears! I've learned that first hand. There are layers, upon layers of details. It can make you go crazy at times. </div>
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Someone sent some photos to me from a few recent performances! I love it. I always like looking at the photos to see what needs improvement. Here are a few that really stood out to me! Below is a picture that at first glance, just looks like an action shot. But then I noticed my posture. Horrible! I'm the "Hunchback of Herencia"! I knew it was bad, but this is just embarrassing! So allow me to be the poster child for dancing posture don'ts! The photo speaks for itself! Dancers: Don't let this happen to you! Stand up straight! And what's up with my pinky finger? Or Pinkie in Scottish English. Looks like I'm stirring a cup of tea! Biscotti anyone? One lump or two? Trust me, I've got enough sugar for everyone! More on this in a bit.</div>
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As a result of this sobering picture, which I appreciate, I have taken action! My birthday gift to myself was the apparatus you see below! The dancers posture clavicle brace. I bought it on Amazon for $25. Happy Birthday Mr. Smith, now stand up straight! I've been wearing it at each practice since its arrival. Hopefully, it helps correct the problem.</div>
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And since I'm being transparent with ya'll, not only am I a hunchback, but a lopsided one at that! One shoulder blade sticks out about a half inch further than the other. See what years of bad posture will do to you! Call me Shrek! Perhaps my family were ogres and lived in castle towers in ancient times or something. Aye, this back of mine has become a dancers nightmare!</div>
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Therefore, As I have gotten older, I have levitated to the realm of self pampering. More and more every year that passes. Pedicures, foot massage/reflexology and body massages are all in order these days. There's a benefit to growing older now, isn't it? Lately, as they work the back, I feel the shoulder blade slide back into place. Sort of bizarre feeling. </div>
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I know that good posture is possible. Even for someone of my height! Recently, I watched a DVD of "Hello Dolly!" Yes, Allow me to take a moment and "check in" my man card here. One particular dancer caught my eye. He was a tall and thin man who stood chest, head and shoulders above the rest. He didn't let that stand in his way. He had great posture an executed the dances like he fit right in. This freak got his freak on! So it can be done without looking out of place! Hello Dolly is also a good movie to watch to see how dancers need to control the costume, not the other way around. Those people in the movie really took charge of their costumes. And many of the costumes appeared that they would present a challenge to dance like that in. Hats off to the crew!</div>
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Below is another picture from the same show as above. Hold up! There's that pinky again. What is going on there precious? I can hear the words of Richard echoing in my head, "Tame those pinkys men!" I have coined these photos as the "Fosse Folklorico Collection"! "Fosse, Fosse, Fosse!" If your not familiar with the work of Bob Fosse, look him up! He was an amazing talent. He always did these unique detailed movements with dancers hands that exuded lots of energy. My pinky is exploding with energy here! Watch out!</div>
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Below is a picture where I forgot to remove my hat. Either I forgot, or the man in the background was early. I will take the hit because my mind is slipping a little bit. Photos are great learning tools. It important to remember however, that it is only a snap shot of one quick moment. There may have only been a second or two difference between us taking off our hats. The camera caught it this time.</div>
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The photo below shows the importance to details. I love that my back is straight in this picture. However, it appears I'm kissing her forehead! It would have been a better shot had her fan been covering our faces like it was suppose to. I like Richard's positioning in the middle there. Look how he is holding his hat, I can learn from this! And there at the end, well I guess I'm not the only one who forgets to take off their hat. Ladies have the challenges of skirts and fans, men have the challenges hats and pinkys!</div>
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Here is another photo of Richard that I like. Look at his positioning (in the yellow) and compare it to mine (in the red). He is working that shoulder angle isn't he? Get it man! It looks polished, crisp and sharp. Another picture I can learn from my teacher.<br />
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Shoulder work/angles and "spotting" on turns are two areas I need to work on! "Spotting" is when you focus on the same point each time you revolve around the turn. Try it out. Focus on something in front of you and keep looking at it. Now start to turn your body around but keep look at your focus point. As you keep turning your body, you will get to a point where you need to turn you head. So turn your head quickly and focus right back on the same place you were using as your point of focus. That's the basic idea if it. Now try it for multiple turns in a row. Go! Ice skaters use the same technique when they do turns too. It's tricky if you're not use to it. I'm all over the place when I turn. Try to get this stubborn, tall and ADD man to stand up straight and focus on the same thing is enough to drive any teacher to drink!</div>
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Below is a recent picture from an intense practice session. I've been sweating like crazy lately. Or perhaps they're just hot flashes. At my age you never know! I have been practicing three days a week for two to three hours each practice! There are a lot of shows coming up in September and we are getting ready. I will be performing with Ballet Folklorico Sol de Mexico, Images Of Mexico and Ballet Folklorico de Herencia Mexicana in September. Be sure to visit my Facebook page for dates, places and times. </div>
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All the practicing has help with weight management too! I've been losing it everywhere but my belly, which is surprising because I have been "eating fresh". I weighed myself this morning and I am down to 198 lbs! I was so excited that I decided to celebrate and take a trip to the vending machine at work and splurge on some peanuts, a Twix candy bar, a bag of Doritos, a bag of pretzels and some cookies! Seriously! It was a great time and now I'm back to 215. All that work to get lighter on my feet and it still seems like it takes more and more effort to take the lead out. Who pushed my button to turn on my internal delay? I think Mr. 39 did.</div>
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I have lost some weight, which is good because we have a potential television appearance in the works for September 15th. More on that in a couple weeks! Stay tuned to my Facebook page for details as the event gets closer. I'm hesitant to reveal all the details now, but it will be at "The Happiest Place On Earth"!<br />
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Besides the nice gray patch on my chin, I noticed that my nose is looking nice and hairless! Good deal. But wait, look at my nostrils. Hairless, YES! But one is bigger than the other! What? Oh no! Ever since I've noticed this, I've been checking out people's noses. The Big Wedo obviously needs to seek some help! I've discovered that it's a common occurrence after all! Phew, I thought nasal reconstruction was going to be needed there for a second. </div>
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Lastly, why is my head angled like that? I have my nose in the air. Such a snob! </div>
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Let's talk a little more about this nose issue, shall we? I have been focusing so intently lately on my posture that I noticed that I've started to shrug my shoulders a little too. Now I look like a penguin! I guess it gives me that extra tall feeling. And my nose has elevated itself a bit as I walk with pomp. A coworker hit me up about it this week. He told me that I raise my nose up a little bit when I walk. Oh dear! Now I'm fruity and snooty! That's a horrible combination! Seems like whenever I focus on one problem to fix, it sets off a chain reaction for others to surface. Sigh! Will the Wedo ever conquer himself? Only time will reveal! Below is picture that show me dancing tall and straight, like a board! Sure enough, shoulders slightly up and nose raised!</div>
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A common reaction I get from people is that I seem to be angry or upset by the way I look. Kind of like Sam the Eagle from the Muppets. Nice Frida brow by the way there Sam! I am so misread! My looks and my personality don't really match up. I am a deep thinker, somewhat serious and very focused. But I am a very average and ordinary guy, I sometimes just need to be snapped out of it! Earth to Wedo, Come In Wedo! </div>
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I've shared some of my folklorico "bloopers" in the past. Someone hit me up and asked if I wasn't committing "folklorico suicide" by doing so? As I stated earlier, photos only capture a moment in time and don't reflect the whole overall performance. There is a lot of movement happening on stage and when you see it live, it blends all together. Mistakes do happen however, and sometimes they get captured in a photo. So by sharing them, I help myself, help other dancers and performers, and share a laugh or two with readers as they analyze them with me.<br />
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We love movies and television. So much of it gets edited and several takes are shot for that perfect scene. But in live entertainment, you get that one chance and no one is perfect! I've been watching a Carol Burnett Show marathon this week. The show was taped live. There was lots of dancing on that show and sometimes even the pros made mistakes and mishaps happened. I saw one today were the mans hat fell off and they kept on going - all with a smile. <br />
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To drive my point home, we all saw those Beyonce Superbowl photos from her big performance. They were labeled as ugly and unflattering by people. Were they coincidence? Perhaps, but there were several of them published in the media. From the looks of them you would have thought it was a bad show, but in actuality it rocked. And Beyonce's career is doing just fine despite of the pictures.<br />
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I will post more folklorico blooper pics in the future. This week, I was corrected in class by one of the ladies for having my head in the wrong position for the kisses. That would have been some embarrassing photos. Thanks for the save! <br />
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In closing I wanted to recommend a couple of Facebook pages to everyone. The first is called Cultura and offer viewers a visual experience of Mexico through photos. I am a big fan of pictures and love that you can experience the world through them. I also want to encourage folklorico fans to visit Folklorico Page on Facebook as well. Lots of pictures there for viewing as well. A special thanks to Folklorico Page for sharing last week's blog. </div>
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Don't forget your contest entries by August 31, 2013. Be sure to check back next week for week 35's post called "Ideas For Folklorico!" I am excited about this one. Lastly, thank you Richard for a great birthday. See you next week everybody! Wedo Out!</div>
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