Founded in 2003 and based in New York City, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company presents works featuring dance and music traditions, lesser-known stories from across Mexico, and original dances capturing the Mexican-American spirit. Among those stories is Viñedos, presented at the Pillow in 2025. Still under the artistic direction of co-founder Alberto Lopez at the time of this engagement, the company has performed at Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors, Carnegie Hall, and various venues across the U.S. and internationally. The excerpt seen here is from a suite of dances celebrating the birthplace of mariachi music, Jalisco. These dances portray stories of courtship and humor, and the dancers often imitate doves while executing intricate percussive footwork.
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