La Mirada Presents POSADA MEXICANA: A MEXICAN HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR!

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to present a holiday tradition for the whole family, POSADA MEXICANA: A MEXICAN HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR - Featuring Costa De Oro Ballet Folklórico with Mariachi Mexicanísimo on December 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. - TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY! POSADA MEXICANA will perform at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.

POSADA MEXICANA AND BALLET FOLKLORICO

POSADA MEXICANA features 30 folklorico dancers and 10 mariachis in a ‘south-of-the-border' celebration laden with seasonal accents, including a traditional Christmas processional (posada), Mexican holiday songs (villancicos), a visit from the Three Wise Men, a festive piñata scene, and a vibrant holiday finale performed in the spirit of a true mariachi fiesta.

Besides gorgeous backdrops featuring a Mexican plaza, the pyramid of Teotihuacán, and a collage of traditional Christmas fanfare, the company's production also showcases large papier maché characters, typical of the state of Veracruz, whose carnival-styled dancing adds sparkle to what is already a vibrant holiday tour through Mexico's rich cultural heritage. El brillo del espíritu navideño mexicano llega a La Mirada Theatre con POSADA NAVIDEÑA, un dinámico espectáculo de danza folklórica en el cual se luce un elenco de 30 bailarines y 10 mariachis. El show está colmado de acentos típicos de la temporada -como son las tradicionales Posadas, la visita de los Reyes, una festiva escena de piñata, y un gran final realizado en el más puro espíritu de la fiesta mariachi. Con pintorescos telones representando una escénica plaza mexicana, la pirámide de Teotihuacán y un collage de tradiciones folclóricas navideñas, este espectáculo también incluye grandes y coloridas marionetas, típicas del estado de Veracruz, cuyos animados bailes añaden chispa a una gran producción teatral digna del rico patrimonio cultural de México.

BALLET FOLKLÓRICO COSTA DE ORO

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Ballet Folklórico COSTA DE ORO is considered a rising star in the northern California folklorico scene as well as in other areas of the country.

Formed in 2005 as an offshoot of another Bay Area folklorico troupe, COSTA DE ORO'S principal artists have been dancing together for many years, some since their early teens. Several lead dancers have performed with the world famous Ballet Folklórico de México of Amalia Hernandez while other company members have trained in Mexico as well.

The Ballet Folklórico COSTA DE ORO is known for its creative choreography and its comprehensive performance repertoire. The East Bay Express hails the show as "imaginative," Arizona's Coolidge News calls it "tightly choreographed and expertly performed," and the Honolulu Weekly writes that it is a "treasure chest of Mexican traditions."

Besides their performing and touring company, COSTA DE ORO has a training academy in folklorico dance and regularly engages in outreach programs to schools and community agencies. The troupe has also performed "Pre-Game" and "Halftime Shows" for the Oakland Raiders and the San Francisco 49ers.

ABOUT THE SCHEDULE AND PRICING

POSADA MEXICANA: A MEXICAN HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Featuring Costa De Oro Ballet Folklórico with Mariachi Mexicanísimo
will perform December 17 at 2pm & 8pm. Two performances only!

Ticket prices are $15 - $59. Tickets to this LIMITED ENGAGEMENT event are now available by calling the Box Office at 562-944-9801 or 714-994-6310 or online at www.lamiradatheatre.com.

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is located at 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, Parking is free.

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