May 24: The Bite

Below you'll find a lesson in folklorico, traditional Mexican dance.

For more music and dancing, check out this playlist.

Below is a craft for the young people in your life to learn more about Mexico from https://babbledabbledo.com/art-ideas-for-kids-embossed-tin-art/

Materials

  • Disposable cooking sheet, pie plate or foil lids

  • Scissors

  • Permanent markers

  • Painter’s tape

Instructions

  1. Cut and trim desired size of aluminum sheet, use painter’s tape to secure in place and protect hands from the metal edges.

  2. Indent and create design: using the rounded edge of a marker (or a dull pencil), indent your design. Start with light pressure to “sketch out” your design

  3. Add color and enhance design