If Cities Could Dance: Fresno, CA / Mexican Folk Dance
Behind handmade masks and under animal furs, the Oaxacan community of Casa San Miguel in Fresno, California perform a folk dance that hails from Spain, Mexico, and the San Joaquin Valley. For Raymundo Guzmán and his fellow dancers, their movements tell the story of an ancient fight between Christians and Muslims. Part of the "If Cities Could Dance" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 3 minutes 34 seconds
- Topic: Arts, Social Science
- Subtopic: Arts, Multiculturalism, Performing Arts
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: KQED
- Series: If Cities Could Dance
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