Dancers from the Ballet Hispánico graced the New York City Center stage last year.
Now they are preparing to return in a few days.
“Thursday, June 1, is going to be the opening of our season at New York City Center,” said Eduardo Vilaro, artistic director and CEO, Ballet Hispánico.
Vilaro tells a little about what the Ballet will present this year.
“We have two new ones, one for a Mexican American, another for a Puerto Rican. We also have a favorite piece that is the Havana key, by the Cuban Pedro Ruiz.”
The Mexican American is Michelle Manzanales, the director of the Ballet Hispánico dance school.
The choreographer created a piece called Sor Juana, a tribute to Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, who was a nun, scholar and defender of women’s rights in the 17th century.
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“Join us for the world premiere of Michelle Manzanales’ ‘Sor Juana” at the New York City Center, June 1-3 only. The piece explores the life and feminist legacy of the iconic Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz “, writes the Ballet Hispánico in a message on social networks.
Join us for the world premiere of “Sor Juana ” by Michelle Manzanales at New York City Center, only from June 1st -3rd. The piece explores the life and feminist legacy of the iconic Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Use code BHFRIEND for discounted tickets! pic.twitter.com/luPJxVHMkL
— Hispanic Ballet (@BalletHispanico) May 23, 2023
Manzanales says she wanted to tell Sor Juana’s story because of the message behind her life to live authentically.
The organization is made up of a school, the dance company and community arts associations.
Founded in 1970 by Venezuelan Tina Ramirez, the mission was to show the diversity of Latinos and provide them with more opportunities to pursue the arts.
Ramírez passed away last year but his mission lives on.
“The legacy that she left behind is always supporting our community, always giving her ample ways to see herself in art and also in careers,” Vilaro said.
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Each year, the organization presents the Nuestra Inspiración award, which recognizes people who also amplify the voices of Latino artists.
This year the recipient is Lin Manuel Miranda and his family.
“They work a lot with our community, giving opportunities to young people, to family members. It’s incredible how they do their job,” added Vilaro.
“Join us on June 1 for the Ballet Hispánico Legacy Gala, where the Miranda Family will receive the Nuestra Inspiración Award for their lifelong work and advocacy for the incredible Sergio Trujillo,” read a message on social networks. Hispanic Ballet socials.
Join us on June 1, for Ballet Hispánico’s Legacy Gala, where the Miranda Family will be presented with the Nuestra Inspiración Award for their lifelong work and advocacy by the incredible Sergio Trujillo. Learn more and support BH programs at pic.twitter.com/7DGUAxqtOV
— Hispanic Ballet (@BalletHispanico) May 24, 2023
The performances will begin with a gala on Thursday, where the award will be presented.
The funds raised from the gala are used to provide scholarships for dance students.
2023-05-30 20:44:00
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