Mística tells stories of the ancients through new choreographic renditions of El Venado, Viejitos, and other traditional favorites. New stories also emerge as the dead come back to life in celebratory fashion in Angelitos and Katrinas. Mística honors our ancestors, and the dead take the stage, as the centerpiece of the show.

Ballet Nepantla’s choreography employs a fusion style of storytelling, where Mexican folklórico, classical ballet, and contemporary dance come together to create an emerging genre. Extraordinary costumes, designed for black light, set the stage for a breathtaking experience that is heartfelt and celebratory.

Ballet Nepantla’s premiere of “Mistica” in San Antonio takes place Saturday, October 29 at the Jo Long Theater, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry at 8 pm. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, the Alamodome Box Office or the Carver Community Cultural Center. For ticket information, call Liz at the Carver at 210-207-2234.

SAISD students will have the opportunity to enjoy two performances of “Mistica” prior to October 29th thanks to the support of the Newman Foundation and the Valero Foundation.