Ballet Folklorico Groups to Perform Traditional Mexican Wedding Dances

Ballet Folklorico Ti-Pai and Ballet Folklorico Kumeyaay to showcase cultural dances at 'Festival de Danza Bodas de México'

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Ballet Folklorico Ti-Pai and Ballet Folklorico Kumeyaay will be performing traditional Mexican wedding dances at the 'Festival de Danza Bodas de México' in San Diego. The event will feature the two dance groups showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Mexico through their choreographed routines.

Why it matters

The festival aims to promote and preserve Mexican ballet folklorico dance arts in the local San Diego community as well as internationally. It provides an opportunity for the public to experience the vibrant traditions of Mexican culture through music and movement.

The details

Ballet Folklorico Ti-Pai was founded in 2014 by Eduardo Romero Murillo with the goal of showcasing traditional Mexican dances. Over the past decade, the group has performed throughout San Diego, Tijuana, Rosarito, Las Vegas, and Salinas, winning several dance competitions. They will be joined by Ballet Folklorico Kumeyaay for the wedding-themed festival.

  • The 'Festival de Danza Bodas de México' will take place on February 15, 2026.

The players

Ballet Folklorico Ti-Pai

A Mexican ballet folklorico dance group founded in 2014 in San Diego County with the goal of promoting traditional Mexican dance arts locally and internationally.

Ballet Folklorico Kumeyaay

A Mexican ballet folklorico dance group that will be performing alongside Ballet Folklorico Ti-Pai at the 'Festival de Danza Bodas de México'.

Eduardo Romero Murillo

The general director and founder of Ballet Folklorico Ti-Pai.

Mariana Perezchica

The artistic director of Ballet Folklorico Ti-Pai.

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What they’re saying

“With just 10 years of the group being founded, it has showcased traditional Dances of Mexico throughout San Diego, Tijuana and Rosarito, Las Vegas, Salinas CA. as well as winning first place and second place here at the Fiesta de Reyes competition in 2017, second place in 2018, First Place in 2019 and 1st place at Las Vegas Dance Competition.”

— Eduardo Romero Murillo, General Director, Ballet Folklorico Ti-Pai (kpbs.org)

The takeaway

The 'Festival de Danza Bodas de México' celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Mexico through traditional ballet folklorico dance performances, providing the San Diego community an opportunity to experience and appreciate the vibrant traditions of Mexican culture.