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Ballet Folklorico de Chicago (BFDC) is the Midwest’s largest nonprofit Mexican folkloric dance school, founded in 2018 by three Chicago-area Latino professionals with a mission to provide affordable, community-based Mexican folkloric dance instruction. BFDC describes its style as a vibrant blend of ballet and Mexican folk traditions, drawing influences from African, European, and Indigenous cultures. The troupe’s vestuario — the traditional attire — represents all 32 Mexican states, reflecting a commitment to regional diversity and cultural storytelling.