The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago has had the honor of performing alongside Juan Gabriel, Lila Downs, Pepe Aguilar, Beatriz Adriana, El Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Mariachi Cobre, Mariachi Los Camperos, Ana Barbara and other celebrities ...
... has performed in the Latin GRAMMYs, Premios Lo Nuestro, Univision's Mariachi Festival, and the Pan-American Games ...
... and had the immense privilege of representing Mexico in the Opening Ceremonies for the 1994 USA World Cup.
MFDC has been the proud recipient of numerous national and international awards, grants and recognitions, both for artistic excellence as well as its many contributions to the Mexican, Mexican-American and Latino Cultural Arts in Chicago, the State of Illinois and the United States.
The Company has been featured in documentaries, television programs, & news specials both in the US, Mexico, Spain, Ireland and other countries.
Yearly, the Mexican Dance Company receives invitations to perform throughout the US and around the world.
The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago is proud to have performed before Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Governors, Mayors and other national and international dignitaries ...
... has thrilled in Chicago's famous venues and theaters such as the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, the iconic Chicago Theater, the magnificent Auditorium Theater, Ravinia Park, and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park ...
... and has had the great honor and privilege to share the stage with the Joffrey Ballet, the Chicago Sinfonnietta, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Hubbard Street Dance Company, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, the Chicago Human Rhythms Project, two-time Latin GRAMMY-nominee Sones de México Ensemble, internationally acclaimed Cuerdas Clásicas and other distinguished dance and musical institutions.
Founded with a mission to preserve and celebrate Mexican cultural heritage through the artistry of traditional dance, the Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago has been captivating audiences for more than four decades.
Our repertoire contains more than 40 of the 300+ recognized styles of Mexican folk dance.
Since 1982 the Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago has remained steadfast and faithful to our mission of cultural preservation and education.
Serving as more than just a dance troupe, we’ve become a vital cultural bridge connecting Mexican Americans across generations, educating broader audiences about the richness of Mexican traditions, and maintaining the integrity of folkloric dance through rigorous training and passionate performances.
Through our dedicated dancers, donors, partners, and staff, MFDC brings the vibrant spirit of Mexico to stages around Chicagoland and across the country.
We are committed to preserving and presenting authentic Mexican folk dance traditions, ensuring that each performance is a true representation of Mexico’s rich cultural heritage. As Chicago’s oldest Mexican dance institution, we’re helping to preserve a rich heritage and ensure the continuation of these traditions.
