Press Kit 2016-17 Season

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MISSION & HISTORY America’s premier Latino dance organization for more than 45 years, Ballet Hispánico brings communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures and the shared human experience through dance. Founded by National Medal of Arts recipient Tina Ramirez, Ballet Hispánico has been led since 2009 by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro, who has infused the organization’s legacy with a bold and eclectic brand of contemporary dance that reflects America’s changing cultural landscape. Through performances of its internationally-acclaimed Company, innovative dance training programs, and community education activities that inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds, Ballet Hispánico brings the joy of dance and Hispanic culture to the world. Recognized for her achievements by the National Medal of Arts, the nation’s highest cultural honor, Tina Ramirez founded Ballet Hispanico in 1970 and served as Artistic Director until 2009. From its grassroots origins as a dance school and community-based performing arts troupe, the organization has grown into a world-class institution.

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ABOUT EDUARDO VILARO

Eduardo Vilaro was the first Artistic Director to assume

the reins of Ballet Hispánico from its founding director

and National Medal of Arts recipient Tina Ramirez. After

seven years of igniting Ballet Hispánico's vision with a

contemporary perspective in dance and culture, he

assumed the additional role of CEO for the organization.

Mr. Vilaro was born in Havana, Cuba and raised in the

Bronx. He holds a BFA from Adelphi University and an

MA from Columbia College in Chicago. Upon his

graduation from Columbia College, Mr. Vilaro founded

Luna Negra Dance Theater in Chicago, a company

which served as a springboard for Latino dance

throughout the Midwest for 15 years.

Mr. Vilaro’s own choreography is devoted to capturing

the spiritual, sensual and historical essence of the Latino

cultures. He created over 25 ballets for Luna Negra and

Ballet Hispánico and has received numerous

commissions from dance festivals and arts

organizations. In 2001 he was a recipient of a Ruth Page

Award for choreography, and in 2003 he was honored

for his choreographic work at Panama's II International

Festival of Ballet. Mr. Vilaro was an associate professor

at the Dance Center of Columbia College, has served on

the board of directors of Dance/USA and is currently on

the advisory board of Dance NYC. As an invited guest

on panels and forums, he speaks to the growing need

for cultural diversity and dance education. Mr. Vilaro is a

proud 2016 inductee into the Bronx Walk of Fame.

“The Latin-American experience at last has a voice.” -The New York Times

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TOURING REPERTORY

Through the fresh, relevant new works of the Ballet Hispanico repertory, Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro continues to explore the Latino voice in dance. Each season brings choreography from contemporary masters and emerging stars. These artists reinvigorate the company’s aesthetic so that it resonates for a new generation of audiences. Works are organized by choreographer.

ANNABELLE LOPEZ OCHOA The Belgo-Colombian Annabelle Lopez Ochoa started her choreographic freelance career from 2003. In that same year she was hailed “rising star of the Dutch dance scene” (NRC newspaper) and only 7 years later the Temecula Performing Arts Examiner wrote: ”Ochoa is truly a masterful choreographer with an edge for what dance can and should be in this constantly changing industry.” Annabelle is a sought-after choreographer that has created works for more than 40 companies around the world such as Scapino Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, Djazzex, Geneva Ballet, Royal Ballet of Flanders, Gothenburg Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, BalletX, BJM-Danse Montreal, Luna Negra Dance Theater, Danza Contemporanea de Cuba, Ballet Nacional Chileno, Ballet Staatstheater am Gartnerplatz Munchen, Ballet Manila, Daniil Simkin Intensio Project, Cincinnati Ballet, Silicon Valley Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, English National Ballet and New York City Ballet.

Sombrerísimo (2013) Specially commissioned for the 10th anniversary of New York City Center’s Fall for Dance Festival. An absorbing exploration of identity, Sombrerísimo makes references to the surrealist world of the Belgian painter René Magritte, famous for his paintings of men in bowler hats.

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ANNABELLE LOPEZ OCHOA

MICHELLE MANZANALES

MICHELLE MANZANALES (Choreographer) is a choreographer and dance educator originally from Houston, TX who has created works for numerous professional companies, universities, and schools including Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (Chicago, IL), Houston Metropolitan Dance Company under the direction of Dorrell Martin, the University of Houston, and Rice University among others. In 2007, Manzanales created Sugar in the Raw (Azucar Cruda) for Luna Negra Dance Theater, which was applauded by theChicago Sun-Times as "a staggering, beautiful, accomplished new work." In 2010, her homage to Frida Kahlo, Paloma Querida, was hailed as a "visual masterpiece" by Lucia Mauro of the Chicago Tribune.

Con Brazos Abiertos (2017) In her first work for Ballet Hispánico, Michelle Manzanales explores with humility, nostalgia and humor the iconic Mexican symbols that she was reluctant to embrace as a Mexican-American child growing up in Texas. Intertwining folkloric details with a distinctly contemporary voice in dance, set to music that ranges from Julio Iglesias to rock en español, Con Brazos Abiertos is a fun and frank look at a life caught between two cultures

Linea Recta (2016) Línea Recta pairs the hallmark passion of flamenco dance with highly inventive and intricate partnering, performed to Spanish classical guitar.

TOURING REPERTORY

RAMÓN OLLER

RAMÓN OLLER is the founder and artistic director of Metros Dansa Contemporania in Barcelona. He trained in Barcelona, Paris and London, and has choreographed numerous works for his own company and others, including Compania Nacional de Danza under the direction of Nacho Duato, Ballet Nacional de Espana, Ballet de Cristina Hoyos, Introdans, Festival Aix-en Provence and Festival Avigonon.Mr. Oller was the Artistic Coordinator of the Andalusian Dance Center and is now the Director of the professional conservatory of dance of Institut del Teatre de Barcelona.

Bury Me Standing (1998) The unique culture of the Gypsy or "Roma" people, who have journeyed across continents for a thousand years, inspired Spanish choreographer Ramón Oller to create Bury Me Standing. The compelling rhythms and melodies which accompany the ballet—drawn from Spain and Eastern Europe, traditional folk songs, and contemporary world music—reflect the emotional essence of the Roma: their strong communal bonds, sensuality, feelings of oppression and longing, and their strength and exuberance.

TANIA PÈREZ-SALAS

TANIA PÉREZ-SALAS (Choreographer) was born in Mexico City. She obtained her first significant recognition in 1993, when she received the award for best female performer in the National Dance Competition of Mexico. Since then, she has won national and international recognition as both a dancer and choreographer, including the National and Continental Prizes for Choreography in Mexico and the sixth Paris International Dance Competition, among others. In 1994 Pérez-Salas founded the Tania Pérez-Salas Compañía de Danza. The company has been invited to perform her work in some of the most important theaters and festivals in Mexico, the United States, Canada, South America, China, the Middle East and Europe.

3. Catorce Dieciséis (2002) One of the leading voices of Mexican contemporary dance, Tania Pérez-Salas draws inspiration from the number Pi to reflect on the circularity of our movement through life. With intense theatricality and breathtaking imagery set to music by Vivaldi and other Baroque composers, 3. Catorce Dieciséis is a joyful feast for the senses.

PEDRO RUIZ, born in Cuba, choreographed three celebrated ballets while a principal dancer with Ballet Hispanico for 21 years. Choreography credits include The Joffrey, Luna Negra, New Jersey Ballet, the Ailey Professional School and the Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. Program. He is on the dance faculty of Marymount College, The Ailey School and Scarsdale Ballet. Awards include the Bessie Award, the Choo-San Goh Award, The Cuban Artist’s Fund and The Joyce Foundation Award. He was profiled nationally in 2007 on PBS’s In The Life.

Club Havana (2000) The intoxicating rhythms of the conga, rumba, mambo, and cha cha are brought to life by choreographer Pedro Ruiz, a native of Cuba, in this re-imagined nightclub populated by virtuoso dancers.

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TOURING REPERTORY

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GUSTAVO RAMÍREZ SANSANO

El Beso (2014) Spaniard Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s first work for Ballet Hispanico is a spirited look at the nuances of a kiss set to Spanish Zarzuela music and featuring original costumes by Venezuelan fashion designer Angel Sanchez.

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GUSTAVO RAMÍREZ SANSANO was Artistic Director of Luna Negra Dance Theater from 2009-2013, after directing proyectoTITOYAYA in Valencia, Spain for four years. Sansano has been the recipient of numerous awards for his choreography, including first prizes at the Ricard Moragas competition in Barcelona, the Dom Perignon choreographic competition in Hamburg, and at Las Artes Escénicas de la Comunidad Valenciana. He has been commissioned to create works for Compania Nacional de Danza, the Hamburg Ballet, TanzTheaterMünchen, Budapest Dance Theater, National Dance Company Wales, and Nederlands Dans Theater, among others. As a dancer, Sansano performed works by Jacopo Godani, Hans Van Manen,

Jiří Kylián, Ohad Naharin, Johan Inger, Paul Lightfoot, Victor Ullate and many more, working for the Ballet Joven de Alicante, Ballet Contemporaneo de Barcelona, Ballet de la Comunidad de Madrid, Nederlands Dans Theater II and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.

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Flabbergast (2001) - expanded in 2011 In Flabbergast, Gustavo Ramírez Sansano exposes with humor our stereotypes and preconceived ideas about new and foreign places. Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as a “fun-filled spectacle,” the piece tells the story of a newcomer coming to a place for the first time in a “colorful, amusing, fast-moving” style.

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EDUARDO VILARO joined Ballet Hispanico as Artistic Director in August 2009, following a ten-year record of achievement as Founder and Artistic Director of Luna Negra Dance Theater in Chicago. Mr. Vilaro is an accomplished choreographer, having created over 20 ballets for Luna Negra and others such as the Ravinia Festival, the Chicago Sinfonietta, the Lexington Ballet, and the Civic Ballet of Chicago. He has worked in collaboration with major dance and design artists as well as musicians like Paquito D'Rivera, Susana Baca, Luciana Souza, the Grant Park Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. In 2001 he was a recipient of a Ruth Page Award in choreography, and in 2003 he was honored at Panama's II International Festival of Ballet for his choreographic work. A former principal dancer with Ballet Hispanico, Mr. Vilaro has performed throughout the United States, Europe, Central and South America.

Danzón (2009) Initially evolved from Haitian contradance, the Danzón has been called the official dance of Cuba. Eduardo Vilaro has taken this traditional and quintessentially Cuban dance form and reinvented it with contemporary language to construct a joyous celebration of music and movement.

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EDUARDO VILARO

TOURING REPERTORY

2016-2017 TOUR SCHEDULE

November 3-5 Havana, Cuba International Ballet Festival of Havana November 12 Davidson, NC Davidson College November 18-19 New York, NY The Apollo Theater Nov 21– Dec 4 Israel Various *February 6-12 Santa Barbara, CA UC Santa Barbara *February 16 Los Angeles, CA The Luckman Fine Arts Complex March 11 New York, NY The Palace Theater *March 18 Carmel, IN The Tarkington

* Engagement includes Education and Outreach residency activities

Official Tour Sponsor of Ballet Hispanico

April 2-4 Belgrade, Serbia Belgrade Dance Festival April 18-23 New York, NY The Joyce Theater May 5-6 South Bend, IN DeBartolo Center July 27-30 Becket, MA Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

ASHLEY ANDUIZA Originally from Miami, FL, Ashley Anduiza trained at New World School of the Arts. She received her BFA in dance at Florida State University, danced with Nashville Ballet’s Second Company, was an Apprentice with Charlotte Ballet, and most recently was with Ballet Hispánico’s BHdos for two seasons under the direction of Nicholas Villeneuve. Ashley has spent summers at Boston Ballet, The Washington Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theatre, The Juilliard School, Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet, and Northwest Dance Project. CHRISTOPHER BLOOM is from Middletown, VA where he started training at the Vostrikov Academy of Ballet at the age of 15. Christopher trained as a scholarship student at the Ballet and Contemporary Dance Programs in the School at Jacob’s Pillow under Anna-Marie Holmes and Milton Myers. Since graduating from the Ailey/Fordham BFA Dance program in 2012, he has performed and toured with the Peridance Contemporary Dance Company and Parsons Dance performing masterworks by David Parsons, Igal Perry, and Ohad Naharin across several continents. Christopher joined Ballet Hispánico in 2013 and has since originated roles in works by Edgar Zendejas, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, and Eduardo Vilaro. SHELBY COLONA is a 2013 graduate of The Ailey School’s Certificate Program. In 2011, she graduated from The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) in Houston, TX. Shelby has had further training with Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Perry-Mansfield, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. She has performed works by Robert Battle, Benoit-Swan Pouffer, Peter Chu, Nicholas Villeneuve, Billy Bell, Loni Landon, and has performed with companies such as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Lunge Dance Collective, and BHdos before joining Ballet Hispánico. MARIO ISMAEL ESPINOZA was born in Tijuana, Mexico. He graduated from the University of California in Irvine, where he performed with Donald McKayle's étude Ensemble. Mario since then has performed with Odyssey Dance Theatre in Salt Lake City, Utah; Company C Contemporary Ballet, Man Dance San Francisco, Peninsula Ballet, Liss Fain Dance and ODC Dance in San Francisco, California. NICK FEARON (Apprentice) Nick Fearon began dancing at the age of 10 in his hometown of San Antonio, Texas. Nick recently graduated from Point Park University earning his BFA in dance. At Point Park, Nick had the opportunity to perform works choreographed by David Parsons, Lar Lubovitch, Mark Morris, and Jose Limón. Since graduation, Nick was seen at Digifest dancing for Frankie Grande and has also danced professionally with Parsons Dance, Texture Contemporary Ballet, and Ballet Hispánico’s BHdos. MELISSA FERNANDEZ is from Miami, FL and received her early training from Mencia-Pikieris School of Dance and New World School of the Arts where she graduated summa cum laude in 2008. In 2012, Melissa went on to earn her BFA in dance from The Juilliard School. Melissa has attended programs at American Ballet Theatre, Miami City Ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and Netherlands Dans Theater 2011, among others. In 2008, Melissa was selected as a modern dance Finalist in the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA) YoungARTS competition. She was also featured in the HBO series “Master Class.” Currently, Melissa is in her fifth season with Ballet Hispánico in New York City with whom she performs nationally and internationally as well as teaching workshops as part of their outreach initiatives. Melissa has also choreographed for and performed with the Peter London Global Dance Company in Miami, FL.

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MARK GIERINGER began dancing at the age of 16 in Bellevue, NE. He graduated cum laude from the University of Missouri – Kansas City with a dual-emphasis BFA in ballet and modern. He attended Joffrey - New York & Kansas City Ballet’s Summer Intensives on full scholarship. Mark has performed works by K.T Nelson, Josh Beamish, Bernard Gaddis, Gary Abbott and Ray Mercer. He performed principal roles in Antony Tudor's Dark Elegies and Continuo. Other roles include: Elegy Man in George Balanchine’s Serenade, and Puck in Benjamin Britten’s operatic setting of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Mark has performed professionally with Seamless Dance Theater and Owen/Cox Dance Group in Kansas City. ZULTARI (ZUI) GOMEZ (Apprentice) received her BFA in dance from the Boston Conservatory where she performed classics by Martha Graham and Jose Limón. She has danced with BHdos, Collage Dance Collective, DanceNOW! Ensemble, ArmitageGone! Dance, Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre, Zest Collective, and in works by Miami-based choreographer Chris Rudd. Gomez has appeared in Cabaret and Chicago with the Entr’Acte Theatrix Production Company in Ft. Lauderdale. She has also worked alongside Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Jamar Roberts in his premiere of Vail in Miami. This is her first season as an apprentice in the warm hands of Ballet Hispánico and she couldn't be more thrilled. NATHANIEL HUNT graduated summa cum laude with a BFA in Dance from LIU Brooklyn. A Maryland Distinguished Scholar in the Arts, he studied at the Ailey School, EMIA, Jacob’s Pillow, and the Joffrey Ballet School. Nathaniel has performed works by Bill T. Jones, Robert Battle, Dwight Rhoden, and Alvin Ailey. He has performed with Diversity of Dance, MBDance, and recently was a member of Ailey II. Nathaniel has taught master classes, led residencies, and choreographed with numerous dance establishments across the United States. He is excited to announce that this is his first season with Ballet Hispánico! JENNA MARIE began her dance training at Olga Kresin's Ballet School in Philadelphia, PA and later attended the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. She trained at The Ailey School as a scholarship student and was a member of the dance company Eleone Connections. Ms. Marie has participated in a number of dance competitions including the Youth America Grand Prix (where she was featured in the documentary "First Position"), the Barcelona International Dance Competition, and the Tanzolymp Danz Festival. She was a member of Ailey II, Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Zest Collective, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, The Metropolitan Opera, and MOMIX. EILA VALLS is originally from Spain and graduated from RCPD Mariemma (Madrid, Spain) in 2010. She is the winner of the "Virginia Valero" extraordinary award in Madrid and the first place winner of the international competition " Certamen de Danza Ciutat de Barcelona", through which she was awarded a full scholarship to the Peridance Certificate Program (NYC) and Joffrey Ballet (Chicago). Since she moved to New York in 2011, she’s had the privilege to work with Peridance Contemporary Dance Company, where she has performed repertory from choreographers such as Igal Perry, Dwight Rhoden, Ohad Naharin, and Sidra Bell, among others. She has also danced under the direction of Manuel Vignoulle, Brice Mousset and Yesid Lopez and has worked as a dancer/model for Adidas, Nike and Under Armour. LYVAN VERDECIA was born in Havana, Cuba. He graduated from the National Ballet School of Cuba in 2013 and joined the ranks of the National Ballet of Cuba through December 2014, where he developed as a dancer and choreographer. He has had the opportunity to participate in festivals and has won gold and bronze medals at international competitions. He has shared the stage with Carlos Acosta in his Tocororo and with Viengsay Valdes in Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Celeste.

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DIANA WINFREE grew up in Southlake, TX. She received her BFA from the University of Oklahoma, where she performed repertory by choreographers including Robert Battle, Martha Graham, and Alvin Ailey. Upon graduation, Diana danced three seasons with Thodos Dance Chicago where she premiered and toured works by KT Nelson, Lucas Crandall, and Anne Reinking. She most recently performed with local Chicago companies and artists such as LevelDance, Kristina Isabelle Dance Company, and Dance for Life Chicago. JOSHUA WINZELER was raised in Miami, FL. His training includes Miami City Ballet, the School of American Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet. He received his BFA from New World School of the Arts in 2011, where he performed works by Robert Battle, Martha Graham, Darshan Bhuller and Michael Uthoff. Upon graduation, Joshua joined Ballet Hispánico where he has worked and collaborated with choreographers such as Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Nacho Duato, Cayetano Soto, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, and Eduardo Vilaro.

PRESS QUOTES

“The members of Ballet Hispanico are 12 of the most technically accomplished and musical dancers you’ll find in the contemporary sphere.”

—The Washington Post

“The Latin-flavored, New York-based contemporary ballet troupe Ballet Hispanico is dancing better than ever…. This is to the credit of artistic director Eduardo Vilaro.”

—Backstage

“Ballet Hispanico knows when to turn up the volume, and when to turn it down. This dance company can wake up the neighborhood with a sudden, brassy shout or it can croon softly in your ear, whis-pering words of love.”

—The Star Ledger

“[The Ballet Hispanico dancers] are, quite simply, stellar in both their stylistic malleability and their ability to create characters…. [they’re] gorgeous to look at and thrilling to watch—highly individualis-tic performers who can shift easily from ballet and modern to a whole range of Latin styles.”

—Chicago Sun-Times

“Club Havana is a silky, sexy joy... [with] sensuality and rhythms of Latin social dance forms in choreography set to a glorious fusion of Cuban, jazz, and big-band swing music. Mr. Ruiz’s sophisticated, endlessly inventive partnering moves, timing, and stage patterns take Club Havana to another level.”

“Ballet Hispanico...is a sort of Latino counterpart to Alvin Ailey: a group that draws on and celebrates an ethnic tradition, but is not limited by it. Dazzlingly varied and spectacularly executed, the open-ing performance was a pleasure from beginning to end.”

—The Boston Globe

“The company’s momentum has changed stereotypes while exposing the beauty of the fusion of modern dance and ballet with Latin dances.”

—La Voz

“When Ballet Hispanico’s dancers take the stage, watch out. No one struts, kicks, spins, leaps, and gyrates the way they do. Their joy is infectious.”

—Newsday

“A sense of community possess the performers as they walk slowly, rhythmically, around the stage, their hips swaying, their expressions open.”

—The New Yorker

“The New York-based company has become a staple of the American cultural scene.” —Critic’s Pick, The Denver Post

“Terrific dancing...frequently thrilling…. This is one of New York’s real cultural jewels.” —The Edge

“These dancers can do literally anything; the women, moreover, are the most powerful I’ve seen.”

—The Reading Eagle

PRESENTER QUOTES

“We are interested in exposing students to working artists. We’re used to groups mostly teaching master classes for already highly-trained students, so it’s great that Ballet Hispanico is willing to work with beginners.”

—Ruth Rosenberg Arts Engagement Coordinator, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts at UC Davis

“Let me just say...the new work for Ballet Hispanico is terrific! I want that on the American Dance Festival program for certain! The men looked incredible. It was the highlight of the program last night [at NY City Center’s Fall for Dance Festival].”

—Jodee Nimerichter Director, American Dance Festival

“I was taken by Eduardo Vilaro’s energy and blown away by the Ballet Hispanico pieces I saw. They are looking at the past, present and future of Latino dance. Vilaro takes great joy in his work and it shows through their performance.”

—Jeremy Ganter Director of Programming, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts at UC Davis

“Everyone with the company was a pleasure to work with. Eduardo Vilaro is charming, elegant, and affable. And Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Sombrerísimo is a knock-out! Lots of fun, very clever, and filled with swagger and Latino machismo from the men of the company. The work uses bowler hats as props (think Magritte/Charlie Chaplin) to splendid effect. If this dance has been offered to you on your program, grab it! It’s a gem.”

—Ellis Finger Director of the Williams Center at Lafayette College

RESIDENCY ACTIVITIES

Residency activities are a vibrant part of the Ballet Hispánico Company’s National Tour offerings. Developed through Ballet Hispánico’s Community Arts Partnerships division and con-ducted by Company members, these activities engage students, teachers, and community mem-bers of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds in a personal experience of Latin dance. Residency activities can be conducted in a variety of settings, including schools, universities, community cen-ters, and theaters, depending on the specific space and technical requirements.

Latin Social Dance (All Ages)

This 50-minute beginner Salsa class is ideal for community engagement

Class size can range from a small to large groups, depending on the venue Participants of all ages and skill levels will enjoy taking a turn around the dance floor to

irresistible Latin dance rhythms Classes are typically taught by two of Ballet Hispanico’s principal Company

members

Space and technical requirements: Adaptable to almost any location with a large open space, although carpeted areas or concrete floors are not recommended; wood floors are preferred. A sound system with CD or iPod player is required. Ballet Hispanico teachers will supply the recorded music.

Presenters are urged to discuss these activities with Ballet Hispanico’s Company General Manager immediately upon booking the company. Ballet Hispanico looks forward to working with you to cre-ate a package of residency activities that meets your community’s specific needs.

Master Classes (beginning, intermediate & advanced dance students)

Ideal for dance students and professionals to develop and hone technical skills. Master classes are available for dancers of any skill level. Classes can be offered in the following techniques. Maximum of 25 participants per class.

Advanced Salsa Partnering Class (character shoes preferred) Modern Master Class Ballet Master Class (classes for younger students available by request)

Space and technical requirements: A professional dance studio, with a sprung floor and dance sur-face. Presenters are encouraged to provide a pianist or percussionist (modern) to accompany the class; otherwise, a sound system, CD or iPod player is required.

Performances for Young People (Grades K-12)

This engaging 50-minute professionally-produced performance leads students on an exploration of Latin American and Caribbean dance forms and music. The show also offers a contemporary perspective with excerpts from the Company’s current repertory.

The study guide for this lecture/demonstration can include:

History and context of the dances Dance appreciation concepts Suggested pre- and post-performance activities for the classroom

Space and technical requirements: This production requires a professionally-equipped theater, with an appropriate dance floor and full lighting capabilities; technical set-up time and crew are required.

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RESIDENCY ACTIVITIES

Meet the Artists (All ages)

Pre-Performance Talk: Ballet Hispanico’s Artistic Director can be scheduled in advance to participate in pre-performance presentations, Q&A, or other audience gatherings, to discuss the concert repertory

Post-Performance Q&A: The Ballet Hispanico Company dancers and Artistic Director can participate in post-performance question-and-answer sessions, educational panels or seminars, informal gatherings, or special events (subject to availability)

Space and technical requirements: Appropriate audio technical support is required.

Movement Workshops for Students (Grades K-12)

45-minute workshops in the schools are taught by a team of two Company dancers

The cultures reflected in these workshops come from such countries as Spain, Mexi-co, Brazil, Cuba, Honduras, and Puerto Rico

Workshops offer invaluable one-on-one interaction between Company dancers and students

Workshops can be conducted in Spanish, if desired Multiple workshops can be conducted in one day Maximum of 35 participants per class Workshop content can be related directly to the repertory included in company performance and provide an ideal introduction

or follow-up to attendance at a performance Materials for educators can be used to help prepare students for dance workshops and attendance at performance The workshops conform to national learning standards

Space and technical requirements: Open space such as a gymnasium, auditorium or dance studio; a CD or iPod player is required for each workshop. Interested presenters are strongly urged to contact Ballet Hispanico’s Company General Manager to discuss how best to maximize this activity in their community.

Professional Development Workshops for Teachers and Educators (Adults)

Orientation Workshops for elementary, middle and high school teachers offer a first-hand experience of the dance forms that their students will experience in a performance, workshop, or one of Ballet Hispanico’s Performances for Young People

Workshop content provides an introduction to the use of dance in reinforcing other learning skills and complementing academ-ic subjects

Workshop is led by a Ballet Hispanico Teaching Artist in advance of a Company residency

Space and technical requirements: An open space, such as a library, dance studio, auditorium or gym, with movable seating; CD or iPod player is required.

ALL RESIDENCY ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

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