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About Ballet Esmeraldas de Colombia

Ballet Esmeraldas de Colombia is a Colombian folkloric dance organization based in Ottawa, Ontario. Founded to preserve and share Colombian cultural heritage, the organization brings Colombian traditional dance, music, costumes, and traditions to audiences throughout the National Capital Region and surrounding communities.

Through dance classes, workshops, performances, festivals, cultural celebrations, and community programs, Ballet Esmeraldas creates opportunities for people of different ages and backgrounds to connect through Colombian culture.

Our repertoire includes traditional Colombian dances from different regions of the country, including Cumbia, Mapalé, Currulao, Joropo, and other folkloric traditions.