Ballet Nepantla’s ‘Mística’

Ballet Nepantla dancer Lindsey Jorgensen holds Aoi Ohno during “Llorona” Oct. 21 in the Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus. “Llorona” is a performance about love, grief, loss and the bond between mother and child. Angel Ballesteros/THE RIDER

Ballet Nepantla dancer Anthony Bocconi dances during “La Bruja” Oct. 21 in the Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus. “La Bruja” tells the story of a man who is haunted by his long-lost love. Angel Ballesteros/THE RIDER

Members of Ballet Nepantla perform “Diablos (Spirit guides)” Oct. 21 in the Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus. The performance is a fusion of African, Spanish and indigenous cultures. Angel Ballesteros/THE RIDER

Members of Ballet Nepantla dressed as angels perform “Angelitos” Oct. 21 in the Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus. Angel Ballesteros/THE RIDER

Members of Ballet Nepantla perform “Catrina Ball” Oct. 21 in the Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus. Angel Ballesteros/THE RIDER

Ballet Nepantla ends the “Mística” program with the performance of “El Zapateado Veracruzano” Oct. 21 in the Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus. Angel Ballesteros/THE RIDER

Members of Ballet Nepantla perform “Palo Congo” Oct. 21 in the Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus. Angel Ballesteros/THE RIDER