Join La Mezcla for an afternoon of virtual dance performances, live music and interactive movement workshops! La Mezcla will be sharing some original rhythmic Tap dance choreography, excerpts from their show Pachuquísmo, and a sneak peek of new material. Then, we’ll take a virtual trip to Veracruz, Mexico, where you’ll learn about the traditions of […]
Join Brava! for Women in the Arts for the return of Vanessa Sanchez and La Mezcla's multidisciplinary performance Pachuquísmo, a rhythmic remembrance of las Pachucas and their stylized power of rebellious resistance, LIVE on our main stage! Returning after two sold-out shows, Pachuquísmo unveils the forgotten history of Mexican-American female youth during the era of […]
Join Brava! for Women in the Arts for the return of Vanessa Sanchez and La Mezcla's multidisciplinary performance Pachuquísmo, a rhythmic remembrance of las Pachucas and their stylized power of rebellious resistance, LIVE on our main stage! Returning after two sold-out shows, Pachuquísmo unveils the forgotten history of Mexican-American female youth during the era of […]
Join Vanessa Sanchez and La Mezcla for a special outdoor performance of Pachuquísmo and a screening of their new dance film "Ghostly Labor"! Pre-show and doors @ 7pm. “Ghostly Labor: A Dance Film” explores the history of labor in the US–Mexico borderlands through Tap Dance, Mexican Zapateado, Son Jarocho, Afro Caribbean movement, and live music. […]
Led by Vanessa Sánchez, the artistic leadership team and artists of La Mezcla gather for one week as artists in residence at Brava Theatre to continue the development of the full-length dance theater production of Ghostly Labor which will premiere at Brava Theater Center in November 2023. Uniting Tap Dance, Mexican Zapateado, Son Jarocho, Afro […]
Join Brava! for Women in the Arts for the return of Vanessa Sanchez and La Mezcla's multidisciplinary performance Pachuquísmo, a rhythmic remembrance of las Pachucas and their stylized power of rebellious resistance, live on our main stage. Pachuquísmo is a multi-disciplinary, rhythmic performance that unveils a forgotten history of Mexican-American female youth and explores the […]
Join Brava! for Women in the Arts for the return of Vanessa Sanchez and La Mezcla's multidisciplinary performance Pachuquísmo, a rhythmic remembrance of las Pachucas and their stylized power of rebellious resistance, live on our main stage. Pachuquísmo is a multi-disciplinary, rhythmic performance that unveils a forgotten history of Mexican-American female youth and explores the […]
More than a dance and music ensemble, La Mezcla is a polyrhythmic creative force rooted in Chicana, Latina and Indigenous traditions. In their YBG Festival debut the company presents a sneak peek at their new show Ghostly Labor and excerpts from the award-winning production Pachuquísmo, an all-womxn tap and son jarocho performance about pachucas and […]
Ghostly Labor, by Vanessa Sanchez and La Mezcla delves into the rich history of labor in the US-Mexico borderlands, combining the art forms of Tap Dance, Mexican Zapateado, Son Jarocho and AfroCaribbean movement. Through a captivating fusion of polyrhythmic movement and an original score, the production examines the legacy of systemic labor exploitation and celebrates the resilience […]
Ghostly Labor, by Vanessa Sanchez and La Mezcla delves into the rich history of labor in the US-Mexico borderlands, combining the art forms of Tap Dance, Mexican Zapateado, Son Jarocho and AfroCaribbean movement. Through a captivating fusion of polyrhythmic movement and an original score, the production examines the legacy of systemic labor exploitation and celebrates the resilience […]
