WED, SEPT 24 | 7:00PM | HAROLD MIOSSI HALL | $47-71
Ballet Hispánico is a leading force in New York’s contemporary dance scene, distinguished by its powerful dancers and daring, original works. The company blends technical precision with inventive storytelling, offering performances that are both viscerally compelling and artistically rigorous—work that speaks not just to the moment, but to the future of dance. This performance includes a collection of their renowned repertory works, including Club Havana. In this piece, choreographer Pedro Ruiz revives 1950s Havana's vibrant nightlife, blending conga, rumba, and mambo into a dazzling reimagining of a golden era. Ballet Hispánico continues to redefine American dance with bold, culturally rich storytelling.
Ballet Hispánico is the nation’s leading Hispanic/Latine dance company and the largest cultural institution of its kind in the United States. For over five decades, it has been a beacon of artistic excellence, celebrated for its bold repertory and exceptional training programs. The Company has commissioned over 100 original works, performed on the world’s most prestigious stages, and inspired generations through performances, education, and community engagement. Recognized as one of America’s Cultural Treasures by the Ford Foundation, Ballet Hispánico continues to redefine what it means to be an American dance company.
At the helm is Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro, a former Ballet Hispánico dancer and acclaimed choreographer who assumed leadership in 2009. Under his dynamic guidance, the Company has entered a new era—broadening its artistic scope, deepening its repertory, and elevating its distinctive movement language. Vilaro carries forward the founding vision of Tina Ramirez, who launched Ballet Hispánico in 1970 to celebrate the beauty of Latino cultures through dance. The Company has garnered widespread acclaim, with The New York Times noting, “Many companies pay lip service to nurturing talent, but Ballet Hispánico has devoted significant resources and care to cultivating emerging artists.” Today, Ballet Hispánico stands not only as a cultural institution, but as a movement—pushing the boundaries of performance while honoring the traditions that shaped its legacy.
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“Ballet Hispánico delivers spirited fun.”
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David & Ann Lawrence
