monarcas

Monarcas: Stories of Inspired Immigrants is Calpulli Mexican Dance Company's new evening length work to be presented by our longtime partner Queens Theater in the spring of 2022. The work is based on real-life stories of Mexican American immigrants, who inspire us with tenacity and perseverance, even in the face of injustice. The title refers to Monarch butterflies (mariposa monarca) which cover thousands of miles in North America in their migration, with significant numbers traveling to Mexico for the winter. It will feature folkloric and contemporary dance style, original music, and rich costuming.