Heritage Spotlight Series: Ballet Folklórico Aires Panameños

Ballet Folklórico Aires Panameños is a dance ensemble and non-profit organization established in Miami in 1996. Specializing in Panamanian traditional dances, their mission is to spread and celebrate the beauty of Panama’s folklore. Ballet Folklórico Aires Panameños has performed all over the country and at international venues like Feria Artesanal in Panama, Symphony of the Americas, and the international folklore competition Dancing with the World where they won first place in 2011. The ensemble has also been featured on the Premio Lo Nuestro awards show and Celebrando Nuestras Reinas for the Miss Universe pageant. In addition to performances and workshops, Ballet Folklórico Aires Panameños serves its community and performs at hospitals, nursing homes, and other local events. As ambassadors of Panamanian folklore, they take pride in promoting their heritage beyond Panama’s borders. The ensemble was HistoryMiami Museum's artist-in-residence from January - April 2024. For more information visit: https://historymiami.org/south-florid... -------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow HistoryMiami: Facebook:   / historymiami360   Twitter:   / historymiami   Instagram:   / historymiami   Website: http://www.historymiami.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- About HistoryMiami Museum: HistoryMiami Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate located in downtown Miami, Florida, safeguards and shares Miami stories to foster learning, inspire a sense of place, and cultivate an engaged community. Through exhibitions, artistic endeavors, city tours, education, research, collections and publications, HistoryMiami Museum works to help everyone understand the importance of the past in shaping Miami’s future. HistoryMiami Museum connects people by telling the stories of Miami’s communities, individuals, places and events.