Ballet Hispánico New York

“Explosive.” — The New York Times “Infectious... Playful...” — The New Yorker “Ballet Hispánico dances with elegance and lyricism.” — The Washington Post "Ballet Hispánico shows what it is to be Latino in the modern world" — Financial Times Direct from New York City… experience one of the most compelling companies performing today! Few dance companies have shaped American culture quite like Ballet Hispánico New York— the nation’s renowned Latino dance organization and named one of America’s Cultural Treasures by the Ford Foundation. Returning to St. Louis for the first time in nearly 25 years, the company brings MUJERES: Women in Motion, a program devoted to three Latina choreographers whose powerful work is expanding and redefining the contemporary dance landscape. • Cassi Abranches's Trança (Braid) • Stephanie Martinez's Otra Vez, Otra Vez, Otra Vez (Again, Again, Again) • Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's Línea Recta Rich with musicality, beauty and unmistakable point of view, Ballet Hispánico New York remains as vibrant and essential today as at any moment in its celebrated history. 6:30 p.m. - Free “Speaking of Dance” pre-show Q&A with representatives from Ballet Hispánico New York (Terrace Lobby) 7:30 p.m. - Performance (A-B Performance Hall) About Ballet Hispánico New York Ballet Hispánico New York is the nation’s renowned Latino dance organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. For 50 years Ballet Hispánico New York has been bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance performances, transformative dance training, and enduring community engagement experiences. The organization’s founder, National Medal of Arts recipient Tina Ramirez, sought to give voice to the Hispanic experience and break through stereotypes. Today, Ballet Hispánico New York is led by Eduardo Vilaro, an acclaimed choreographer and former member of the Company, whose vision of social equity, cultural identity, and quality arts education for all drives its programs. Ballet Hispánico New York, a role model in and for the Latino community, is inspiring creativity and social awareness in our neighborhoods and across the country by providing access to arts education.