Founded by Andrea Guajardo and Martín Rodríguez in 2017, Ballet Neplanta is a New York-based company that fuses contemporary dance with Mexican folklórico. Their aim is to explore new interpretive ways of delving into cultural and historical “in-between-ness.” Guajardo’s background is in classical ballet and contemporary dance, while Rodríguez trained in traditional folklórico, and they aim to explore their diverse backgrounds through their company’s repertoire. Seen here is a section from the two-act production entitled Valentina, which is a collection of stories that speak to the strength and resilience of women during Revolutionary Mexico.
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