folklorico
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of folklorico
First recorded in 1940–45; from Spanish folklórico “folkloristic, folk” (adjective), equivalent to folklor(e) (from English ) + -ico adjective suffix; see -ic
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But Esparza Loera saw the proverbial writing on the wall about a decade ago, when he covered a baile folklorico performance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2024
Victoria Hinojosa has been a Special Heart for about three years and is the center of the group’s ballet folklorico performances, plays the guitar and takes art classes.
From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2024
Pacifico Dance Company The California-based ballet folklorico troupe is seen performing a 25th-anniversary show at the Ford Theatres in 2017.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2020
And with that, Sarah and Daniela Figueroa, both 17, launched into their first ballet folklorico lesson in the same place where they learned two-steps and twirls.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 8, 2019
Even today, she spends a few hours working there, calling potential donors to help support the folklorico group.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 28, 2018
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