The Ballet Folklorico Azteca de Fort Worth (BFA) brings to life the spirit and culture of Mexico’s rich colorful past. BFA’s repertoire consists of folk dances from varying states, provinces and regions of Mexico including Jalisco, Veracruz, Yucatan, Oaxaca, Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon, Linares, Chihuahua, Michoacan, Zacatecas & Notchistlan to name a few. This enables BFA to present a variety of shows that are colorful, exciting and educational.

BFA is an artistic dance depiction of Mexico presented by the citizens of Fort Worth. All student’s and Company performers are native to Fort Worth and Tarrant County. For over 25 years BFA has presented exquisite entertainment to the City of Fort Worth and it’s visitors. Performing for Presidents, U.S. Congressmen, Mayors and City Councilman, school boards, school districts, institutions, celebrations, cultural and art events and at the Private Parties of Fort Worth’s Society.

Started in 1975 by the CAA (Community Action Agency), BFA continues it’s tradition of Family, Community and Cooperation. Touching hundreds of young students who dedicate more than 25-30 years to the BFA. Forming relationships and bonds that last a lifetime. In return, BFA provides all costumes and instruction virtually free of charge.

BFA has won many awards and recognitions throughout it’s history. Appearing in both local and state competitions. Traveling to Budapest, Hungary with Fort Worth Sister Cities, guests of Olga Tanon (Puerto Rican Pop Star) at the Bass Performance Hall and at NokiaLive at Grand Prairie. BFA has made appearances at numerous festivals and cultural events such as Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival, Chisolm Trail Round-Up, Pioneer Days, Fort Worth Mayfest, Fort Worth Oktoberfest, Folklife Festival in San Antonio, TX, Cook’s Children’s Medical Center’s Health Fair, Fort Worth Modern Art Museum’s “Dia De Los Muertos” and numerous Mexican Independence celebrations held in May and September. BFA has also performed for dignitaries and politicians such as President Jimmy Carter’s Presidential Campaign held in Fort Worth, TX, Honorable Jim Wright (former U.S. Speaker of the House), Cong. Kay Granger (former Mayor of Fort Worth), Fort Worth Mayor’s Bob Bolen and Kenneth Barr and the Mexican Consulate in San Antonio, TX.

BFA is a ‘Performing Arts Organization” and is viewed by thousands of people each year. Boasting a Professional Company and a Student Roster reaching 100 students, BFA can provide shows for small and large audiences.

BFA’s future plans include providing scholarships for it’s students to colleges and universities, the acquisition of a permanent location for rehearsals and shows, to attend more workshops and bring in guest maestros from Mexico and to continue to perform at Top Venues throughout Texas.