1917-2000 MX, Mexico City
Latin, World and Folk
A.k.a. Amalia Hernández Navarro
Amalia Hernández Navarro (b. Mexico City, September 1, 1917 - November 5, 2000) was a Mexican ballet choreographer and founder of the world-renowned Ballet Folklorico de Mexico.Hernández was born to the military officer and politician Lamberto Hernández and his wife Amalia Navarro.She was a pioneer in developing Baile Folklorico, and in 1952, Hernández founded the Mexican Folkloric Ballet with only 8 dancers. By 1959, the ensemble had grown to 60 performers. It was commissioned to represent Mexico at the Pan American Games in Chicago, Illinois, in 1959.
Ballet Folklorico De Mexico |
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Ballet De Las Americas | Amalia Hernandez | 1970 | Album |