Our Mission

Our mission is to foster an educational and cultural environment for children within our community. We aim to promote Mexican culture through dance and cultivate a positive atmosphere to serve as an example for our community. It is our goal that our dancers not only learn but also develop a deep appreciation for our culture, grow into team leaders, and provide mutual support to their fellow dancers. Through our program, students gain the confidence to express themselves and develop a keen understanding of musicality.

Our History

 
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Ballet Folklórico Xochitl is a Nonprofit Organization founded by Mario Galindo in 2000 and is currently under creative direction of Mr. Galindo’s daughter Cindy Galindo. We are located in the Little Village community, in Chicago, IL.

 
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Mario Galindo has always been passionate about this beautiful art, and driven by his own experience as a former member of the Ballet Folklórico de Amalia Hernandez in Mexico City.

 
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Our members range from 7 to 30 years of age, making it a unique combination of members.

 
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