Folklorico in the United States

Often seen as a static dance form, folklorico is in fact a living, dynamic practice. Norma E. Cantu and Olga Najera-Ramirez edit a collection that illuminates the passing down of folklorico traditions and show how the dance has changed and grown in Mexican American communities across the U.S. A roster of leading scholars, dancers, teachers, and librarians discuss how Mexican Americans use folklorico to resist cultural erasure and stereotypes, honor their heritage, and express themselves. Artists, meanwhile, push the boundaries of folklorico by adding new stories and perspectives that include Chicane, queer, and local experiences. Together, the contributors highlight folklorico's importance to the people who teach it, perform it, and sustain it. Multidimensional and enlightening, Folklorico in the United States expands our knowledge of a powerful and creative dance tradition central to Mexican Americans' sense of self and community. Contributors: Erica Acevedo-Ontiveros, Jenna Cortez-Aguirre, Manuel R. Cuellar, Alma Ixchel Flores-Perez, Guadalupe Friaz, Ennio Garcia-Miera, Javier Sepulveda Garibay, Jacquelyn Y. Guzman, Aida Hurtado, Candida F. Jacquez, Gabriela Mendoza-Garcia, Mona Lisa Montgomery, Cassondra Montoya, Felisa Patino-Longoria, Cindy Padilla, Russell C. Rodriguez, Gema Sandoval, Sarahi Lay Trigo