Description

Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s largest Latinx cultural organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures, has been bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latin cultures through innovative productions, transformative dance training, and community engagement for over 50 years. Led by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro, the Company is a group of highly trained professionals who perform the works of Latinx choreographers for audiences around the world. Ballet Hispánico’s repertory explores the diversity of Latino cultures and brings innovative ways of experiencing and sharing a cultural dialogue. The Company recently premiered its first evening-length commissioned ballet, Doña Perón by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, at New York City Center.

In addition to its Company, Ballet Hispánico has a School of Dance, which trains eclectic, versatile dancers who stand out in a competitive professional environment for their mastery of the classical ballet tradition, contemporary techniques, and Spanish dance; and a Community Arts Partnerships Program, which provides exploratory learning experiences of Latino cultures in New York City and around the world in schools, businesses, community centers, public spaces, and university campuses. The students from the School of Dance were featured performers during last year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Watch Company Class
11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Discussion with Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director & CEO
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Company Showcase
12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Q&A
12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Tour of Building

Optional lunch following the event at Pio Pio 6 – New York City’s Premiere Peruvian restaurant group since 1994, located at 702 Amsterdam Avenue between 94th and 95th Streets. Please contact Joe Morein (joe@morein.org) if you wish to attend.

Capacity is limited. Participants must register by 5:00PM on Tuesday, April 12th.

Please note that no refunds will be issued.