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The art and beauty of Ballet Folklórico with Instituto de Arte Nokali

The art and beauty of Ballet Folklórico with Instituto de Arte Nokali
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For Heleny Paloma Mendoza, the love of dance started at just 6 years old. Her parents encouraged her to find an activity she enjoyed, and she tried gymnastics and ballet. But as a shy child, neither one felt quite right. Then she discovered Ballet Folklórico. “As soon as I saw the dancers and mus...

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