FIFTY YEARS OLD IS THE NATIONAL FOLK BALLET FROM CHILE BAFONA. A TOUR FOR ITS HERITAGE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DEFENSE OF THE TRADES IN THE SCENIC ARTS

Abstract

BAFONA, has fulfilled with worthiness its work of spreading the dance and the traditional Latin American music, and with the
recreation that is made in scene, has motivated the birth of new dance and music companies, allowing the formation of famous
artists and masters, strengthening the identity in our compatriots. In addition, the ballet has been school of national folklore.
One of its missions is to do an important work, in favor of the acces to the culture in a continuous tour through Chile and as
cultural ambassador around the world.
The investigation is fixed with an exhibition and a documentary about the National folkloric ballet, making a staging, which
becomes important for the heritage, which brings together its method of work, being this one unique in Chile, and understanding
that through it, it emerges all its wealth, in a creative and technical work, with the practice of specialized trades, that contribute
to scenic arts of the country; we can identify why all Chileans have to appreciate the ballet. BAFONA is our ballet!