The three separate works [of Program B] showed how profoundly this American troupe has spanned the wide world of Latino dance and distilled it to its essence.
Ballet Hispanico launched its 25th annual Joyce run with one work from the ‘80s and another about the decade. Artistic director Eduardo Vilaro has attracted both new and older Spanish choreographers, as well as a lively young audience.
The experience of Ballet Hispanico is real pleasure. This is strong dancing with high energy and top level technique. It easily ranks among the best of the contemporary dance companies in the city.
Ballet Hispanico artistic director Eduardo Vilaro grew up on Latin social dancing, but he didn't have his first choreographic experience until he was cast in an eighth-grade production of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at Saint Margaret Mary's school in the Bronx. He played Linus, who had a duet with a blanket. "I was hooked."
Aiming to preserve and celebrate Latin culture Ballet Hispanico will be hosting their Spring Gala on April 8th starting at 7 p.m. at The Plaza Hotel. An enjoyable evening of dinner, live music from the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, and performances by the Ballet Hispanico Company and students from the Ballet Hispanico School of Dance people are encourage to show their support of the organization.
Last night at the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth, New York-based Ballet Hispanico continued its 43-year-old tradition of presenting dance that explores the diversity of Latino culture and presented a program of contemporary work that was impeccably performed and deeply artistic.
What defines Latin culture? Is it the traditions of Central and South America? What about Cuba and Puerto Rico? Spain and Portugal? According to Ballet Hispanico’s artistic director, Eduardo Vilaro, the answer is, “All of the above.”