Rodriguez, Debbie 2005-05-17
This interview is part of the southwest collections libraries series on the Hispanic community. Debbie Rodriguez discusses her background and her current involvement in Hispanic traditions through being a dance teacher. In particular she discusses her dance troupe Ballet Folklorico Nuestra Herencia and the annual La Guelaguetza.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Debbie Rodriguez
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Date: May 17, 2005
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:42:52
Abstract
Introduction; Parents; Grandparents; Stories; Lubbock; Growing up; Long time friendships; School; Student at TECH; Finding a job; Education certification; Folkloric Dance involvement; Research for the dance; Regional differences; What props symbolize; History in presentations; Recreate festival; Growing in vendors; Deviating from the traditional; Learning the dance; Footwork; Working with other groups; Event; Competition; Daughter; Costumes; How costumes should be worn; Shoes; Jewelry; Music; Jalisco; Veracruz; Veracruz Westeca; Jarabe de Colima; Huasteca region Tamaulipas; Michoacan; Music and dancing; Teaching students to find the beat.
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