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Friday, July 10, 2026
Around Campus, Arts, Community
By News and Media Relations
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – JULY 10, 2026 – UTRGV Ballet Folklórico proudly presents Alegría, a breathtaking display of traditional Mexican dance and music that will leave audiences mesmerized.
The Alegría summer show will bring a close to the 2026 dance season and its celebration of 56 years on stage. The performance will start at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 at the UTRGV Performing Arts Center in Edinburg.
Directed by Miguel Peña, Alegría brings to life the rich cultural heritage of Mexico through graceful movements, vibrant costumes and impeccable choreography. Forty dancers and 15 musicians will take the audience on a journey through diverse regions of Mexico.
“The performances are essential to preserving and celebrating Mexican traditions,” Peña said. “They educate and inspire the community through the beauty and depth of our cultural heritage all through dance.”
Tickets for Alegría are available for purchase through the UTRGV Arts Box Office at utrgv.edu/arts.
General admission is $15, with discounted tickets for UTRGV students and seniors at $10, and children ages 4-12 at $5. Early purchase is encouraged, as seating is limited.
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Celebrating its 10th anniversary during the 2025-26 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is on a mission to serve the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique education dedicated to student access and success. As one of the country’s largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Seal of Excelencia-certified university, UTRGV has earned national recognition for its academic excellence, social mobility, and student success since opening in fall 2015. Ranked among the Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars in 2025 by Washington Monthly (No. 7 nationally; No. 1 in Texas), UTRGV continues to break enrollment records, launch new academic and athletics programs, and progress toward achieving R1 research status. Additionally, UTRGV holds the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, awarded in 2020 and 2025, reflecting its commitment to strengthening community ties and addressing local challenges.
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