Who Is Ballet Folklórico de México? Ballet Folklórico de México first started 1952 when a young choreographer decided to form her own dance workshop with a small group of eight committed souls. In 1959, the then-Mexican President Adolfo Lopez Mateos, offered his full support in making Ballet Folklórico de México (The Mexican Folklore Ballet) the number-one ballet company in the world. When will Ballet Folklórico de México be In Lubbock? Ballet Folklórico de México will be performing at Buddy Holly Hall on Tuesday, March 16, 2027.