The Ballet Folklórico & Marimba Band from Righetti High School in Santa Maria, California has earned a reputation of professionalism in its 40-plus-year history. Consisting of approximately 40 talented musicians and dancers, the band’s repertoire emphasizes the richness and variety of Mexican and Latino musical styles, including traditional mariachi favorites, upbeat cumbias, pop Latino, rock en Español and tropical rhythms; while the Ballet Folklórico performs traditional dances from several of Mexico’s most popular regions such as the norteño states of Chihuahua, Nuevo León and Baja California Norte. Especially popular are dances from Sinaloa, Veracruz, Nayarit and Jalisco, each renowned for their colorful costumes, intricate footwork, vibrant music and the joy that they evoke.