Generations of immigrants have made South Omaha their home.  They have come and still come from all over the world. Since the time South  Omaha was its own city, immigrants have known a kinship that made this their  community, their neighborhood, their home. Every new arrival brought with them,  their customs and traditions many of which remain a part of church and community  festivals, their varied foods and dishes that have made South Omaha cafes and  restaurants the best eateries in the city, their colorful costumes, and of  course their Polka music.

  Ballet Folklórico Xiotal was born of an excitement in the  dancers to share the beauty of their culture through dance. The choreography is  authentic, the costumes are magnificent, and the dancers are impressive.  Performances range from a musical jaunt through a few of the 32 Mexican states,  Places like Jalisco, Nuevo Leon, and Zacatecas, each with their uniquely  individual dance and costume, to a journey back to the Mexican Revolution to  witness a dance of the Adelita’s as they march to war.

   Each year has brought new arrangements, new costumes, and  new dancers to the stage. It is with great pride that the Mexican Cultural Arts  Center pleases its audiences with the very best in Mexican Folklóric dance.