Texcoco dances to the rhythm of Danzatlán

Texcoco will once again be a meeting point for international dance for four days. From August 13 to 16, the Centro Cultural Mexiquense will host the ninth edition of the Danzatlán International Dance Festival, an initiative promoted by the Elisa Carrillo Cabrera Foundation and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the State of Mexico, which, year after year, has consolidated its presence within the Latin American dance scene.

The program combines performances by internationally renowned artists with offerings aimed at both professionals and the general public. A ballet gala will bring together leading performers from acclaimed international stages, while the program will also include open classes, workshops, film screenings, a photography exhibition, and various opportunities for dialogue and interaction with active dancers.

One of the unique aspects of this edition will be bringing dance closer to indigenous communities through dance exchanges. This initiative expands the festival's reach beyond the main stages and presents dance as a tool for encounter, participation, and cultural transmission.

A bridge between dance and the public

For Elisa Carrillo, a dancer born in Texcoco and a central figure in the creation and development of Danzatlán, the festival's growth is a direct result of this desire to bring dance to increasingly wider audiences. The artist emphasizes that the event has become an annual gathering for dance enthusiasts in the State of Mexico and underscores the growing public response.

The festival was born with the intention of building a bridge between dance creation and society. The evolution of its attendance seems to confirm this commitment: spectators from different municipalities and states travel to Texcoco to attend the activities and, in some cases, wait from the early hours to get a ticket.

This connection with the public is one of the main driving forces behind a project that aims to make dance an accessible and shared experience, and not just a spectacle reserved for large theaters.

Training and new generations

Danzatlán's artistic dimension also extends to training. Master classes and workshops allow young dancers and students to come into direct contact with internationally renowned professionals, creating spaces for learning and the exchange of experiences.

This educational vocation is closely linked to the work of the Elisa Carrillo Cabrera Foundation, which, in addition to promoting and disseminating dance culture, supports young Mexican talents throughout their training. Its support covers a range of needs, from travel and tuition to health insurance, with the aim of enabling new generations to develop professional careers and access opportunities internationally.

In this way, the festival also functions as an extension of a broader strategy to promote young talent and build new links between Mexico and the international dance scene.

Ballet, contemporary creation and culture

The ninth edition will bring together artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, with a program ranging from classical ballet to contemporary dance. Galas, classes, workshops, and special events will offer a chance to discover different approaches to choreographic creation and will bring audiences closer to performers who work on some of the world's most prestigious stages.

The program also incorporates film and photography as complementary languages, broadening the perspective on dance and its performers. The photographic exhibition and planned screenings will help transform the festival into a cultural experience that transcends the stage performance.

Texcoco as a cultural destination

The Danzatlán festival also has a dimension that extends beyond the artistic program. The arrival of spectators and professionals from other municipalities and states provides a boost to tourism and the region's economy.

During the festival, Texcoco presents itself as a destination linked to the performing arts and as a space capable of hosting internationally renowned productions. The combination of performances, educational activities, and free events reinforces the cultural mission of the Centro Cultural Mexiquense and contributes to expanding the artistic offerings of the region.

Nine editions later, Danzatlán maintains its dual aspiration: to place Texcoco on the international dance map and, at the same time, to bring this discipline to new audiences. It's a commitment where performance, training, participation, and support for emerging talent converge to champion dance as a space for encounter.