July 27 - Changing Crowds

Last night was Luche Libre and tonight was the Ballet Folklorico at the Palacio de Belles Artes.  I love the quick shift we made from cheering, masked fans surrounding a wrestling rink to a dressed up audience filing into the seats in front of a stage of dancers.

What did I notice?
The Ballet Folklorico tells the history of Mexico with music and dance.  Audience participation is encouraged with clapping, foot stomping, "hay, hay" shouting, and whistling.  A mariachi band, guitars, harps, drums, and the ever-present marimba change the mood of the different songs.

And...I need to go to bed, so I'll leave with a few images for now.