Spring means many things in the city. It’s a signal to enjoy the fruits and the bounty that the creative community brings, year after year, to New York.
The spring season of BALLET HISPANICO (April 14-26, 2015) is no exception!
Artistic director, Eduardo Vilaro of Ballet Hispanico keeps true to his roots while mixing it with an eclectic, sleek, modern style that has always been favored by audience and critics alike with The New York Times calling the dynamic company “...the best contemporary repertory ensembles" (The New York Times).
This year, some of the highlights of the Joyce season include the world premiere by Mexico-based choreographer Miguel Mancillas and the dazzling New York premiere of Show.Girl. by Miami-based, Princess Grace Award-winning choreographer Rosie Herrera.
Other gems include the Joyce Premiere of Gustavo Ramírez Sansano's CARMEN.maquia, a contemporary spin on the iconic story about a passionate gypsy with set design by Luis Crespo and costumes by fashion designer David Delfin; Sombrerísimo, choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and commissioned by New York City Center for the 10th anniversary of the Fall for Dance Festival; and El Beso, choreographed by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, with original costumes by Venezuelan fashion designer Angel Sanchez.
Keeping up with the times, this will be the first New York season where Ballet Hispanico will also offer a 90-minute matinee on Saturday, April 18 that is specially curated for children and families.
Ballet Hispanico's fun, interactive and educational Performances for Young People is now celebrating 30 years-give families a glimpse into the beauty of the arts and Latino culture.
This dynamic program will feature excerpts from Ballet Hispanico's diverse repertory and a Q&A with the dancers. This event will be hosted by Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro and Education Director AnaMaria Correa.
"Our New York Season truly offers something for everyone," said Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director of Ballet Hispanico. "The works this season highlight the full breadth of the company's powerful ability to interpret the many shades of the Latino cultural experience. From raw human expression to stylized theatrical seduction, each work is a chapter in the past, present and future of our American experience. And, I am particularly excited to offer our beloved and signature Performances for Young People to family audiences through a special Saturday matinee."
Ballet Hispanico's New York Season at The Joyce Theater - April 14-26, 2015
World Premiere of Conquer by Miguel Mancillas
New York Premiere of Show.Girl by Rosie Herrera
Joyce Premiere of Evening-Length CARMEN.maquia
Special Matinee for Children and Families on Saturday, April 18 .