Undoubtedly no other independent Mexican dance company has managed to so successfully unify such a rich variety of artistic offshoots, thus establishing a new approach to a folklore achieved heights. The key has been the bringing together and application of different disciplines on the stage, including classical, contemporary and theatrical artistic techniques, combining the natural virtuosity of the "Zapateado" with the elegance of the and vitality of the dancers.
The Company presents a wide range of indigenous and "mestizo" dances based on historical research which has permitted an entirely authentic recreations of the way of life and the traditions of the different Mexican states.
The variety and rich colouring of their costumes, is one of the principal factors in awakening the admiration of the audience. These are made up on the basis of typical original materials, subsequently adapted and stylised for the needs of the staging and development of the show.
Projection is yet another indispensable element for any Company which seeks to be identified as the best in its particular style, this is why constant renovation is required, the constant day to day search for motivation, so as to be able to offer an innovate show with originals and striking choreography, supported by melodies interpreted by the dance musicians, who are reputed to be best in Mexico, resulting in a magical union of sound and images.
The constant collaboration of the choreographers, musicians, designers, costume makers, wardrobe designers and sound engineers plays an important role in the achievement of the perfect evolution of any of the numbers, thanks to their professional skill they continue to make a solid contribution to the realisation of the joy and artistic splendour of Mexican dance.
The man behind this phenomenal success, a tenacious artist with an indomitable will, is GILBERTO PIEDRAS, the founder and Director of the National Company of Mexico.
