Ballet Hispánico

Renowned cultural treasure boasts over 50 years of innovative artistry. Ballet Hispánico, recognized “one of America’s cultural treasures” by the Ford Foundation, was born from a bold vision to transform the world through the power of dance, quality dance training, and innovative performances that reimagine how Latino/e culture is celebrated on the global stage. Founded in 1970 by recipient of the National Medal of Arts, Tina Ramírez, and under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director & CEO, Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispánico has been breaking barriers and reshaping expectations, using dance as a dynamic force for cultural expression, empowerment, and meaningful change. The Company has now performed for more than 2.5 million people across three continents and is proud to engage audiences with the joy and celebration to be found in Latinidad. Praised by The New York Times as “always vibrant and richly textured,” this is a performance you won’t want to miss!

Program:
Arabesque by Vincente Nebrada
INTERMISSION
Somrerismo by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
INTERMISSION
Club Havana by Pedro Ruiz

“Ballet Hispanico dances with elegance and lyricism.” – The Washington Post

“both earthy and classically elegant” – The New York Times

“smashingly theatrical” – Chicago Sun Times

“a cutting edge crowd pleaser” – The Washington Post

“Ballet Hispánico delivers spirited fun.” – The Boston Globe

“Empowering voices the world needs to hear.” – Mackenzie Scott

“One of America’s Cultural Treasures.” – Ford Foundation

“The members of Ballet Hispánico are 12 of the most technically accomplished and musical dancers you’ll find in the contemporary sphere.” – The Washington Post

“A sense of community possess the performers as they walk slowly, rhythmically, around the stage, their hips swaying, their expressions open.”– The New Yorker

“The New York-based company has become a staple of the American cultural scene.” – Critic’s Pick, The Denver Post

PC: Sombrerisimo Photo by Paula Lobo