Ode to La Pachuca

Presented by Colibríes Collective

A young Chicana is sent to her grandmother’s attic to retrieve a pair of shoes tucked away in an old suitcase. Upon opening the suitcase, she appears seemingly unimpressed by the random contents it guards. As she digs through the suitcase, she begins to understand the significance of her abuelita’s belongings and discovers her family’s revolutionary history.

About Colibríes Collective:

Colibríes Collective is a home for movement, memory, and meaningful storytelling. We are a multifaceted dance company rooted in spirit and the quiet power of the body in motion.

Inspired by the hummingbird—a symbol of resilience, healing, joy, and freedom—we create dances that live between breath and memory. Our work is swift but intentional—hovering just long enough to stir something within you.

We craft dances that reflect untold stories and amplify voices too often left unheard. Our work blends grounded technique with a touch of magical realism, honoring the many identities and lineages within our company. It is this rich diversity that shapes our collective voice.

Every movement holds a memory of where we’ve been and opens the door to what’s possible. Each dance is a prayer—an act of remembering and a gentle beginning.

We don’t speak for those who came before us. We dance with them—so their stories can be felt, and their voices remembered.