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A Little Bit of Mexico
By Jennifer Ruiz, Assistant Editor
Senoras y senores bienvenidos a el evento del ano. El Club Tenochtitlan presenta su show the bailes
mexicanos. Flowing skirts, vibrant colors, stomping feet, loud cheering, and true Mexican music filled GWS when Club Tenochtitlan presented an awe-inspiring show on December 2nd.
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After the performance of Balet Folklorico, the proud members
of Club Tonochtitlán gather to celebrate their success.
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The 3rd period assembly was voluntary; however, many teachers chose to treat their students to a cultural experience that has not occurred at CHS since last year's tremendous Salsa Club performance during one of the rallies. "I was very proud to show people Mexican culture, and I feel that now people know a little more about what it means to be Mexican," said Margarita Martinez (00).
The 17 members of the club have been preparing for the show since February. Members of the club choreographed all the dances. Mr. Montague, the club's advisor, stated before the show, "The dancers are stupendous, very dedicated and eager to participate and share these folk dances with their peers."
The show consisted of 10 dances and two solo songs. The dances were all Mexican from different regions of the country. Some included well-known numbers such as "La
Bamba," which originated from Veracruz in Southern Mexico, and "Jarabe
Tapatio," more commonly known as the Mexican hat dance. Dances were also choreographed to less familiar songs
from Northern Mexico states such as Jalisco. The crowd roared at the beginning of every song, popular or not.
A truly unexpected treat was live music. Goretty Ornelas (00) sang two very well known songs,
"Cucurrucucu" by Thomas Mendez and "Cancion Mexicana," a song written to celebrate Mexico. Throughout the auditorium whispers of wonderment could be heard at the voice Goretty possesses.
Despite the fact that the dancers looked so confident on stage, many of them expressed the same feeling as Alejandro Sanchez (00):
"Fue una oportunidad grandiosa para demonstrar la riqueza de la cultura mexicana y para estar orgulloso de
ello." Translated in English he said, "It was a great opportunity to demonstrate the richness of the Mexican culture and to be proud of it."
All these students were bold enough to show their patriotism, and Mr. Montague wants you to do the same. "I'd like to see the group grow, and we need guys." The door is always open, and the whole group would like everyone to join them.
Club Tenochtitlan meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in Mr. Montague's room, SH 100, after school. If you missed this performance, make sure to watch for the Club Tenochtitlan dancers during this year's Holiday Fling. |
