Ballet Folklorico Aztlan

Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan
Formation	1967
Legal status	501(c)3 public benefit organization
Location	3338 Main Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945;
Region served	San Diego, California
Website	Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan

Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan (BFA) is a Chicano dance company focusing on Mexican folklore, and blending traditional dance with contemporary movements. The group was founded in 1967 by Hermina Enrique. Currently, her daughter, Viviana Enrique Acosta, is the Artistic Director. The members of BFA were instrumental in founding the Centro Cultural de la Raza which was the first home of the BFA.

The name of Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan references the Chicano concept of "Aztlán" which refers to the American Southwest. The dance group's performances, relating to Mexican and indigenous dance and culture are meant to preserve the historical tradition of the peoples of Aztlan. Ballet Folklorico refers to traditional dance in Mexico and was popularized in the 1960s.

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