Ballet Hispanico New York at Grand Theatre Center for the Arts
Overview
Ballet Hispánico New York is the nation’s leading American Latino dance company and the largest U.S. cultural institution of its kind. For over five decades, it has championed artistic excellence through bold performances, innovative repertory, education, and community engagement. The Company has commissioned more than 100 original works, performed on leading stages worldwide, and been recognized by the Ford Foundation as one of America’s Cultural Treasures.
Led by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro since 2009, Ballet Hispánico continues to expand its artistic vision while honoring the legacy of founder Tina Ramirez, who established the Company in 1970 to celebrate Latino cultures through dance. Today, Ballet Hispánico remains a powerful force in American dance, inspiring new generations while redefining the possibilities of Latino artistic expression.