Calpulli's Navidad
Dec 12, 2026
DATE: Saturday, December 12, 2026
TIME: 2:15 PM
General Admission: $15 Adults | $12 Members | $8 Children 12 and under
“Honestly Calpulli should be on Broadway. The storytelling, dancing and production are that good....Dance is a universal language, and Calpulli is expert at touching our common humanity.” —New York Latin Culture
This December, step into a dream where Mariachi trumpets meet Tchaikovsky’s strings, Aztec-inspired dance and ballet share the same stage, and a young girl discovers what it means to belong to two cultures at once.
Navidad follows a Mexican American girl growing up in New York City, torn between the traditions her immigrant parents hold sacred and the American holiday magic all around her. From the sacred dances honoring La Virgen de Guadalupe to the glittering wonder of The Nutcracker, she's living two Christmases at once and doesn't yet know how to be whole in either.
Featuring live Mariachi music, folklórico, ballet, and the vibrant Mexican Christmas traditions of la posada, la rama, and the fandango, Navidad is a joyous, visually stunning celebration of heritage and belonging for the whole family.
Developed under the artistic direction of Alberto Lopez Herrera with music direction by George Saenz, this beloved Calpulli Mexican Dance production has captivated audiences at Thalia Spanish Theatre, Queens Theatre, the Apollo, and now returns to Flushing Town Hall.
About Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company (hereafter “Calpulli”) is a professional touring company celebrating Mexican and Mexican American culture through dance and music. Based in New York City, the company produces performances that tell folk stories of Mexico’s diverse ethnic and historical influences.
Their mission is to celebrate the rich diversity of Mexican and Mexican American cultural heritage through dance-based programming, including live music. Calpulli produces professional performances through its international touring company, Arts-in-Education, and offers free or low-cost cultural enrichment programming and community outreach activities for underserved Mexican and Mexican American communities. Their vision is to reach audiences globally with high-quality artistic works and captivating stories told through dance and music.
| Date | Performance Times | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2026 |
DATE: Saturday, December 12, 2026
TIME: 2:15 PM
General Admission: $15 Adults | $12 Members | $8 Children 12 and under
“Honestly Calpulli should be on Broadway. The storytelling, dancing and production are that good....Dance is a universal language, and Calpulli is expert at touching our common humanity.” —New York Latin Culture
This December, step into a dream where Mariachi trumpets meet Tchaikovsky’s strings, Aztec-inspired dance and ballet share the same stage, and a young girl discovers what it means to belong to two cultures at once.
Navidad follows a Mexican American girl growing up in New York City, torn between the traditions her immigrant parents hold sacred and the American holiday magic all around her. From the sacred dances honoring La Virgen de Guadalupe to the glittering wonder of The Nutcracker, she's living two Christmases at once and doesn't yet know how to be whole in either.
Featuring live Mariachi music, folklórico, ballet, and the vibrant Mexican Christmas traditions of la posada, la rama, and the fandango, Navidad is a joyous, visually stunning celebration of heritage and belonging for the whole family.
Developed under the artistic direction of Alberto Lopez Herrera with music direction by George Saenz, this beloved Calpulli Mexican Dance production has captivated audiences at Thalia Spanish Theatre, Queens Theatre, the Apollo, and now returns to Flushing Town Hall.
About Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company (hereafter “Calpulli”) is a professional touring company celebrating Mexican and Mexican American culture through dance and music. Based in New York City, the company produces performances that tell folk stories of Mexico’s diverse ethnic and historical influences.
Their mission is to celebrate the rich diversity of Mexican and Mexican American cultural heritage through dance-based programming, including live music. Calpulli produces professional performances through its international touring company, Arts-in-Education, and offers free or low-cost cultural enrichment programming and community outreach activities for underserved Mexican and Mexican American communities. Their vision is to reach audiences globally with high-quality artistic works and captivating stories told through dance and music.
| Date | Performance Times | |
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| Dec 12, 2026 |
