Alison Marvel, 32, has been practicing Basque folk dances since she was 3. She talked with Carly Sauvageau about what the tradition means to her—and what visitors to this weekend’s Basque Festival can expect.
LISTEN: Alison Marvel on Basque folk dancing

Dancers practice for Saturday’s Basque festival. Photo: Carly Sauvageau
Artown and the Zazpiak Bat Basque Club present the Reno Basque Festival Sat., July 17, from 8 am-8:30 pm in the California Building at Idlewild Park, featuring dancing, lunch, live music, a wood chopping competition, and more. Full schedule here.