This production will be presented at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
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“Explosive.” — The New York Times
"A cutting edge crowd pleaser: —The Washington Post
“Infectious... Playful...” — The New Yorker
"Always vibrant and richly textured: — The New York Times
“Ballet Hispánico dances with elegance and lyricism.” — The Washington Post
"A sleek and sultry dance drama" — The New York 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 American Latino dance organization, largest cultural institution of its kind in the United States, 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, featuring beautiful, powerful choreography of three award-winning Latina choreographers from across the Americas whose works bring together exraordinary physicality, musicality and distinctive aratistic perspectives.
• Cassi Abranches's Trança (Braid)
• Stephanie Martinez's Otra Vez, Otra Vez, Otra Vez (Again, Again, Again)
• Annabelle Lopez Ochoa's Línea Recta
Led by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispánico New York has spent more than 56 years celebrating the richness of Latino cultures while contributing to the changing landscape of American dance. The company has been celebrated for its bold repertory, commissioning more than 100 original works and performing on some of the world’s most prestigious stages.
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.
Don't miss the long-awaited return!
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.
