Palmer Opera House Welcomes Karla Slack and Alma de Mexico for a Cultural Celebration
The Palmer Opera House invites the community to experience a vibrant, family-friendly cultural performance on Saturday, September 13 at 1 p.m., featuring Karla Slack and her dance troupe, Alma de Mexico. This dynamic event is proudly hosted by the Cuba Circulating Library.
Attendees will be immersed in the rich traditions of Mexican folklore, including an appearance by the legendary 10-foot-long Feathered Serpent, Quetzalcoatl—an iconic figure in ancient Mexican mythology. The performance will feature a theatrical battle between warriors and Quetzalcoatl, engaging the audience through captivating storytelling and rhythmic movement. Guests will even have the opportunity to participate by learning traditional dance steps that symbolize “protecting the community from danger.”
Karla Slack, born and raised in Mexico City, brings her deep passion for cultural preservation to the stage. She founded her first dance troupe in Mexico before relocating to Rochester, NY, where she established Alma de Mexico to share the art, music, and dance of Central America. In addition to her work as a choreographer and director, Karla is a dedicated Zumba instructor, encouraging participants of all ages to connect with culture through movement and joy.
This performance is made possible by Community Arts Grants, supported by the Statewide Community Regrants Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with funding from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. The program is administered in Allegany and Wyoming counties by the Arts Council for Wyoming County.
Come celebrate the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture and community through dance, storytelling, and shared tradition!
This article is a community submission from Tina Dalton and has been rewritten and edited for publication. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of this publication.
