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Davila Ballet Folklorico, Houston, TX, High Over-All High Point Winners
2004 Competition Results
La Gran Competencia
De Cuadros Folklóricos
First Prize $1,000

Ballet Folklórico Huehuecoyotl
Directed by Julian Hernandez
Elgin, Illinois
The Ballet Folklórico Huehuecoyotl was formed in 1996. Stared as a very small group with one goal in mind to be the best they can be. The group went from a few students up to 85 members. They are the only folklórico dance group in the state of Illinois to offer college credit.
Other Companies Accepted to La Gran Competencia

Alegre Ballet Folklórico
Directed by Pedro Perez III
Dallas, Texas
Alegre Ballet Folklorico was founded in 1993. Alegre has grown from a small backyard past time to award winning dance company performing in places as far as Zacatecas, Mexico. Alegre has grown from three members to a group with over 40 members.

Ballet Folklorico Mexicapan
Directed by Victor Castillo Jr.
San Antonio, Texas
The Ballet Folklorico Mexicapan was founded in 1981.BF Mexicapan numbers over 47 performers ranging in age from five to 23 years of age.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl
Directed by Juan Manuel “Nery” Cruz
Aurora, Illinois
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl has been in existence for the last 20 years. The group is currently made up of approximately 50 dancers, ranging from 6 to 40 years of age.

Ballet Folklorico Tabasco
Directed by Rolando Rodriguez and Esthela Mendoza
La Joya, Texas
Ballet Folklórico Tabasco has the distinction of being the only public high school program ever accepted into La Gran Competencia. The group has been accepted each of the three times it has sent video submissions. La Joya also has the distinction of being the largest Dance Dept. in the state
with over 2000 students enrolled in dance. Their dance program starts in the 6th
grade level offering courses in dance technique (ballet, tap, jazz, and modern) and folklórico in various levels.

Mexico 2000 Ballet Folklórico
Directed by Alex and Mary Palencia
Dallas, Texas
Alex and Mary Palencia established Mexico 2000. As artistic director and chorographer Mr. Palencia brings 26 years of dancing experience to the company. Alex dance for fort years with compańia Nacional de Danza Folklorica of Nieves Paniagua and three years with Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia
Hernandez.
Showcase by La Compańia Folklorica Alegria Mexicana
Directed by Isidro Salas
Houston, Texas
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