Vestuario and Exhibits

Doña Altagracia has been amazing audiences with her creations in Dallas for decades. Her craftsmanship is second to none. Sra. Valverde is a sought after seamstress and her work has been seen in folklorico groups across the Dallas area.

Altagracia Valverde has made several of Alegre's vestuarios including our amazing Jalisco dresses.

Tomas Ramirez is a folklorist and artist from Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato. In 1997 Tomas was asked to paint evening gowns with talavera motifs. When the pueblo of Dolores Hidalgo decided to organize dances to represent them, they came to Tomas Ramirez to design the trajes.

Early on, Pedro taught himself to sew in order to save money. With no knowledge on what to do or where to start he worked backwards, making patterns with the few items he had. Since then, Pedro has made numerous vestuarios in Alegre's repertoire. From simple skirts to intricate trajes, Pedro has worked relentlessly to better his craft.

Iris Villarreal has been a long time supporter and friend of Alegre Ballet Folklorico. Iris is an experienced seamstress and has studied pattern making. She has made ball gowns for Alegre and several of the children/infantil vestuarios.

Ms. Leticia has worked with Alegre for several years. She has collaborated with Pedro to create some of the vestuarios with special appliques and embroideries. Leticia continues to do special projects for Alegre as they come up.

Jesus Flores began dancing with Alegre in 2012. When Pedro would ask dancers for help sewing and making vestuario, Jesus was one of the first to volunteer. His dedication to the group and to the cultura Mexicana has allowed Jesus to learn how to make several different trajes.

From the early years of Alegre, dancers and their parents have lent a hand in creating the many outfits used by the group. From unwinding yarn for hairpieces, hand stitching beads and sequins, to running fabric through a serger, any help has been greatly appreciated.