Oakland Ballet Company Presents Luna Mexicana, one of the Bay Area’s most elaborate and inclusive Dia de los Muertos events. Like the celebration that inspires it, Luna Mexicana is a beautiful blend of exuberant dance, joyful music, colorful costumes, flowers, candles, food, and – most of all – celebration of family.

Oakland Ballet Company´s 2023 Luna Mexicana program will feature:

The return of Viva la Vida – a ballet inspired by the life and spirit of Frida Kahlo. Co-choreographed by Martín Romero of Ballet Folklórico México Danza and Oakland Ballet Artistic Director Graham Lustig.

Ballet Folklórico México Danza presenting traditional Mexican Folkloric dance.

Mariachi music

Oakland Ballet’s Luna Mexicana ballet