A Brief Look at Their History
Jesus Avila
Maestro Avila is the founder of Ballet Folklorico Mexico de los Hermanos Avila, an ethnic dance company based in Milwaukee, WI, that has performed across the US and worldwide for over 45 years.
Recognized by U.S. and Mexican officials as one of the most outstanding groups presenting the authentic regional dances of Mexico.
The group considers themselves multicultural ambassadors from around the world, and have performed at notable events such as for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates in Rome and at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.
Rodolfo Ramirez
Senior Ramirez is a painter from Los Reyes-La Paz, Mexico City, Mexico, and instructor at la Escuela de pintura artÃstica Rodolfo Ramirez in Mexico City, Mexico, serving students from six years old to those in their seventies.
In 1970 he attended the
Academy of Art and Design at INBA (Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura), and was greatly influenced by paint restoration instructor, Arturo Diaz.
