Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles (BFLA) was founded in 2011 by Kareli Montoya.
Though young, the dance company has already distinguished itself as the nation's premier Mexican folk dance company. They have performed in world-class venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Anaheim Convention Center, Orpheum Theater, Nokia Theater, Greek Theater, John Anson Ford Amphitheater, Santa Barbara Bowl, Valley Performing Arts Center and the Staples Center, among others. The dance company ha
s worked with Grammy-Award-Winning Artists such as Lila Downs, Pepe Aguilar, Mariachi Divas and Mariachi Los Camperos. BFLA has also been accompanied by Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan, world-famous Mariachi Vargas and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar. Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles has shared the stage with bands celebrities such as Ana Barbara, Morrissey, Ruben (Cafe Tacuba), Las Cafeteras, Beatriz Adriana, Paquita la del Barrio, Empress Of, and Armenian pop star Lilit Hovhannisyan. This amazing dance troop was the the first folklórico company in the country to accompany a Symphony; the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra and the Marina del Rey Symphony orchestra, both conducted by Frank Fetta. In 2016, BFLA was featured in the cover of National Geographic Traveller UK.
2017 was a year full of surprises. BFLA collaborated with Mitu Network on a Mariachi Remake of Beauty and the Beast's "A Tale as Old as Time," featuring Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar and BFLA's Director, Kareli Montoya. The video went viral on Facebook at 15 million views (and counting)! They recently had the opportunity to work with Disney Studios on a magical performance in celebration of Pixar's new movie, "Coco," at the D23 Expo where they performed on stage with Benjamin Bratt, Grammy Award-Winning Mariachi Divas and the Grammy®-winning Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band. They also performed at the Coco Premiere at El Capitan Theatre and on Dancing With the Stars, "Disney Night." BFLA started 2018 with a BANG, performing Coco's Academy Award-Winning song, "Remember Me," on the 90th Annual Academy Awards alongside Natalia Lafourcade, Gael Garcia Bernal and Miguel. BFLA was featured in the "Coco Live" Concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in October of 2019. You can enjoy the "Coco Live" Concert streaming on Disney Plus! Watch BFLA's latest work on KCET's "Dance Break" Episode of Southland Sessions aired in August of 2020.
06/10/2026
✨ Get ready for the 3rd Annual Los Angeles Folklórico Festival! ✨
Join us on June 21st at the Downey Theatre for an unforgettable celebration of culture, music, and dance featuring incredible folklórico dance companies from México and Los Angeles. 🇲🇽💃🏽✨
Stay tuned for the official lineup of dance companies!
🎟️ Get your tickets now before they sell out: DowneyTheatre.org
Acompáñanos este 21 de junio en el Downey Theatre para una celebración inolvidable llena de cultura, música y danza con increíbles compañías folklóricas de México y Los Ángeles. 🇲🇽💃🏽✨
¡Muy pronto anunciaremos el elenco oficial de compañías participantes!
🎟️ Compra tus boletos antes de que se agoten: DowneyTheatre.org
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06/04/2026
Kicking off the first week of rehearsals for ANGF! ✨ So much more to come—who else is excited?
¡Arrancando la primera semana de ensayos para ANGF! ✨ Hay mucho más por venir—¿quién más está emocionado?
06/03/2026
Ballet Folklórico de Los Angeles proudly presents the 3rd Annual Los Angeles Folklorico Festival on 6/21!
Join them for an unforgettable celebration of culture, music, and dance as they bring together talented folklórico groups from Tijuana and Los Angeles. This year’s festival showcases a vibrant array of traditional dances, highlighting the rich heritage of Mexico while also featuring captivating performances from Peru and Spain.
Experience the beauty of diverse traditions, colorful costumes, and live artistry that honor generations of cultural expression. This is a joyful event for the whole community—don’t miss this dynamic celebration of folklórico dance and international culture!
Tickets available at downeytheatre.org
05/28/2026
See you this Saturday at the Rose Bowl for the Mexico 🇲🇽 vs Australia 🇦🇺 match!
Ready to bring the energy, orgullo, and pasión for an unforgettable night.
¡Que viva México! 🔥⚽️🎉
🇲🇽 ¡Nos vemos este sábado en el Rose Bowl para el partido México 🇲🇽 vs Australia 🇦🇺!
Listos para vivir una noche llena de energía, orgullo y pasión.
¡Que viva México! 🔥⚽️🎉
05/27/2026
Getting ready to perform at the Rose Bowl this weekend 🇲🇽🇦🇺
México vs Australia — energy, passion, and unforgettable moments. See you there ⚽️✨
Preparándonos para presentarnos en el Rose Bowl este fin de semana 🇲🇽🇦🇺
México vs Australia — energía, pasión y momentos inolvidables. Nos vemos ahí ⚽️✨
05/22/2026
¡Viva Veracruz! 🇲🇽✨
Throwback to our performance at the Musco Center for the Arts in 2023. Such a beautiful venue and an incredible crowd.
Special thanks to Atavío for these stunning costumes handcrafted in Veracruz. ❤️
Choreography by Kareli Montoya.
¡Viva Veracruz! 🇲🇽✨
Recordando nuestra presentación en el Musco Center for the Arts en 2023. Un recinto hermoso y un público increíble.
Agradecemos especialmente a por estos hermosos vestuarios hechos en Veracruz. ❤️
Coreografía por Kareli Montoya.
05/21/2026
THROWBACK THURSDAY ✨
A special throwback to 2023 ✨
Here’s a clip of our “Zapateado Veracruzano” segment at the Musco Center for the Arts during our Nochebuena Tour. Grateful for every moment, every step, and every memory shared on stage. 💃🏽🎶
Un recuerdo muy especial del 2023 ✨
Aquí les compartimos un fragmento de nuestro número “Zapateado Veracruzano” en el Musco Center for the Arts durante nuestra Gira Nochebuena. Agradecidos por cada momento, cada paso y cada recuerdo compartido en el escenario. 💃🏽🎶
05/20/2026
We uncovered a hidden rehearsal gem from our Nochebuena 2023 tour ✨ We’re so excited to bring back our Colima Segment in 2026! Stay tuned… 🔥
Encontramos una joya escondida de los ensayos de nuestra gira Nochebuena 2023 ✨ ¡Estamos muy emocionados de traer de vuelta nuestro Segmento Colima en 2026! Manténganse atentos… 🇲🇽🔥
05/19/2026
We are honored and excited to perform dances from Colima, México at this year’s ANGF Conference in our hometown of Los Angeles. ✨
Nos sentimos honrados y emocionados de presentar bailes de Colima, México en la Conferencia ANGF de este año en nuestra ciudad de Los Ángeles. ✨
06/10/2026
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