Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo was established in 2003 in Nampa, Idaho. Since then, the group has been committed to providing  authentic Mexican folkloric dance education while sharing their time and talents through dance in Idaho. Executive Director, Monique N. Michel is the owner, creator and director of  Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo. It is her whole heart and soul (after her 2 children and her favorite GSD, Pirate!). She works with each and every student- from dance enthusiasts to seasoned professionals, to develop their individual skills while fostering movement and body awareness. Through sharing the history of Mexico's cultural heritage and maintaining cultural integrity, Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo taps into the passion for the art of baile folklorico and brings it to life both on stage and in the dance studio. 

Monique believes that dance is where artistry and athleticism meet, and this theme carries through all classes taught at Studio Alma Folklorica, the home of the Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo. Students receive the type of training that turns them not just into successful dancers, but accomplished human beings, prepared to achieve whatever they set their minds to.