By Cris Franco
Quick Hispanic Heritage Month question: What’s the largest Latino Cultural organization in the U.S.? Time’s up! It’s Ballet Hispánico. Next question: What’s the most fun thing to do during Hispanic Heritage Month? (No – it’s not posting your drunken tio’s cha-cha on TikTok.) It’s attending Ballet Hispánico’s 2024 Celebracion Latina Family Day on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9am-4:30pm. This fun-tastic event requires no RSVP and is FREE to the public.
Everyone is welcome: the kids, parents, abuelos – even your grumpy cousin Chucho are all invited to join the celebration on Ballet Hispánico Way at 167 W. 89th Street, NYC, for free dance lessons, performances by School of Dance students, tours of the Ballet Hispánico headquarters, food trucks, craft activities, face-painting and other activities for kids y mucho más!
Ballet Hispánico was founded in 1970 by the visionary Tina Ramírez whose quest was to transform the world through the power of movement by presenting our rich and varied dances on the global stage. (Every Latin-American country dances differently: Cubans do it with salsa, Argentinians know it takes two to tango – and Mexicans dance on their hats!) Ballet Hispánico has been breaking barriers and reshaping expectations, using dance as a dynamic force for cultural expression, empowerment, meaningful change and FUN! Yes, dancing is fun, healthy and good for the soul.
Today, Ballet Hispánico proudly stands as an acclaimed “America’s Cultural Treasure.” Through their three core pillars—the professional Company, School of Dance, and Community Arts Partnerships— they lead with purpose, uplifting the vibrant, diverse voices of the Hispanic diaspora. Their Company brings the work of visionary Latinx choreographers to life, delivering groundbreaking performances that ignite cultural dialogue and challenge artistic boundaries. Can dance really do all that? Yes, it can!
A true trailblazer in the world of dance, Ballet Hispánico has performed for more than 2.5 million people across three continents. As they look to the future, their unwavering commitment is to empower communities, inspire through the beauty of dance, and continue elevating Latinx voices on the world stage.
So, come be part of the Latinx dance revolution by joining this FREE fiesta – and be sure to wear your dancing shoes!
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