MARK YOUR CALENDARS JUNE 27-29, 2025

The Award-Winning Ballet Folklorico de Alvaro Munoz (formally known as St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Ballet Folklorico), Abilene's first Mexican and original Ballet folklorico was founded by Martha Munoz and Co-founded by Crispina Monrrial in 1963 at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. In 1982, with the help of the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council, the group was formally introduced to the city of Abilene. Celebrating its 62nd Year Anniversary, the St. Vincent Ballet Folklorico dancers have become a vital part of the Abilene community.

As of January 21, 2023 and with the support of the St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church the ballet folklorico branched out on its own and is now a Non-Profit Organization as May 2, 2024, for the expansion of community wide growth and is now officially El BALLET FOLKLORICO DE ALVARO MUNOZ ACADEMY. The Ballet Folklorico has 40 members and is led by one of the former dancers of the St. Vincent's Ballet Folklorico; with 45 years of ballet Folklorico dance experience and is the nephew of the founder, Artistic Dance Director & Choreographer Alvaro Munoz. 

In addition, the Ballet Folklorico de Alvaro Munoz Academy has partnered with the prestigious Abilene Ballet Theatre during their Spring Showcase at the Paramount theatre during the month of March. 

Ballet Folklorico de Alvaro Munoz Academy has built a relationship and partnered with the Historic Paramount Theatre, home of Abilene's own and prestigious Abilene Ballet Theatre productions and the Award-Winning Ballet Folklorico de Alvaro Munoz Academy yearly dance productions.

As of January 1, 2023, Ballet Folklorico de Alvaro Munoz Academy is supported and has built a strong relationship with Elisa A. Fulks, General Administrative Director and Coordinator of the Ballet de Mexico USA de Amalia Viviana Basanta Hernandez to promote and support the Abilene community as a cultural exchange between Ballet Folklorico de Alvaro Munoz Academy and Ballet de Mexico USA de Amalia Viviana Basanta Hernandez. 

By joining forces with Ballet de Mexico USA, Ballet Folklorico de Alvaro Munoz Academy aims to uplift the lives of children, young adults and adults by fostering the most magnificent forms of artistic expression. Specifically, we seek to promote the enriching disciplines of Classical Ballet, Folkloric dance and music. 

Ballet Folklorico de Alvaro Munoz Academy takes great pride in serving as a prominent sponsor of the Ballet de Mexico USA summer Masterclass that took place June 2023. We were honored to announce the distinguished presence of the world-renowned Amalia Viviana Basanta Hernandez, which will undoubtedly enhance the celebration of the Abilene, Texas community.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Elisa A. Fulks for her unwavering dedication to collaborate efforts with Alvaro Munoz, both sharing a profound commitment to realizing this visionary Masterclass for the community of Abilene, Texas. Together we aspire to transform dreams into reality.

Abilene's Award-Winning Ballet Folklorico de Alvaro Munoz Academy continues to carry on the colorful and vibrant tradition with one mission, to educate children and adults while "Preserving the Mexican Culture Through the Art of Dance". 

Our mission is to educate, uplift, inspire children and adults of our cultural Mexican heritage while preserving it through the art of dance.

Inspiring all individuals that share our passion for our cultural heritage through unity, support, strength and commitment