Pa'lante Scholars: In the Rep
December 15-17, 2022
Eduardo Vilaro
Artistic Director & CEO
Michelle Manzanales
Director, School of Dance
Rodney Hamilton
Associate School Director
Cecilia L. Cáceres-Ntiamoah
Associate School Director
Pa'lante Scholars
Adam Dario Morales
Agustin Gomes
Arianna Tsivkin
Brandon Guzman
Bria Vainqueur
Daniel Davila
Daryn Diaz
Deborah de Farias
Diana Worby
Elizabeth Weinstein
Georgia Dahill-Fuchel
Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban
Kaysha Smith
Laura Perich
Oceana Hinds-Zemanian
Ruddy Frias
Production
Production Director
Adrian White
School of Dance Production Associates
Shantez Tolbut
Stage Manager
Nathan Zwart
Lighting Supervisor
Laura Downy
Assistant Lighting Supervisor
Wardrobe Director
Stacey Davila
School of Dance Wardrobe Associate
Azael Acosta
Wardrobe Assistant
Dianela Gil
School of Dance Staff
Michelle Manzanales
Director, School of Dance
Rodney Hamilton
Associate School Director
Cecilia L. Cáceres-Ntiamoah
Associate School Director
Melissa Castañeda
Programs Coordinator
Nicole Duffy
Programs Advisor, Pre-Professional Division
Brianna Figueroa
School of Dance Registrar
Layzabeth Gonzalez
Administrative Assistant
Georgina Greenleaf
School of Dance Registrar
Doreen Miranda
School of Dance Accounts & Scholarship Manager
Rebecca Tsivkin
Programs Advisor, Early Childhood Division
Joshua Winzeler
School of Dance Production Manager & Student Advisor
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Program is subject to change.
The taking of video, audio and photographs is strictly prohibited.
Program
Thursday, December 15 at 7:00pm
Con Brazos Abiertos (2017)
Excerpt
Choreography by Michelle Manzanales
Artistic Collaboration with Ray Doñes
Soundscape includes Carla Morrison, Cheech & Chong, Julio Iglesias, Edward James Olmos, Gustavo Santaolalla, Michelle Manzanales, Juan Carlos Marin Marin, Ember Island, Mexican Institute of Sound
Poem by Maria Billini-Padilla
Costume Design by Diana Ruettiger
Lighting Design by Joshua Preston
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Agustin Gomes, Arianna Tsivkin, Bria Vainqueur, Daniel Davila, Daryn Diaz, Deborah de Farias, Diana Worby, Elizabeth Weinstein, Georgia Dahill-Fuchel, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Kaysha Smith, Ruddy Frias
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.
PAUSE
Guajira (2009)
Excerpt
Choreography by Pedro Ruiz
Music by Los Activos, Conjunto Céspedes and José Maria Vitieir
Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward
Lighting Design by Jeff Segal
Performed by
Agustin Gomes, Arianna Tsivkin, Daniel Davila, Elizabeth Weinstein, Georgia Dahill-Fuchel, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Oceana Hinds-Zemanian, Ruddy Frias
This piece by Pedro Ruiz is inspired by his experience growing up on the farms in Cuba, and takes the audience through the journey of the days on the farm.
PAUSE
Nube Blanco (2009)
Excerpt
Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Music by Maria Dolores Pradera
Set Design by Eugene Lee
Costume Design by Diana Ruettiger
Lighting Design by Joshua Preston
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Agustin Gomes, Agustin Gomes, Arianna Tsivkin, Daniel Davila, Daryn Diaz, Deborah de Farias, Elizabeth Weinstein, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Laura Perich, Oceana Hinds-Zemanian
Nube Blanco (White Cloud) is inspired by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s childhood memories of the beautiful songs of Maria Dolores Pradera.
PAUSE
Hogar (2013)
Excerpt
Choreography by Eduardo Vilaro
Music by Ljova (Lev Zhurbin)
Costume Design by Diana Ruettiger
Lighting Design by Joshua Preston
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Agustin Gomes, Bria Vainqueur, Daniel Davila, Daryn Diaz, Deborah de Farias, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Kaysha Smith, Oceana Hinds-Zemanian, Ruddy Frias
Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro unveils a moving meditation on immigrant identity and the meaning of home created in collaboration with acclaimed Russian composer Ljova to original music.
LONG PAUSE
Flabbergast (2001)
Choreography by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano
Music by Juan García Esquivel
Costumes Concieved by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano
Lighting Design by Jared Moore
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Agustin Gomes, Arianna Tsivkin, Bria Vainqueur, Daniel Davila, Daryn Diaz, Deborah de Farias, Diana Worby, Elizabeth Weinstein, Georgia Dahill-Fuchel, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Kaysha Smith, Laura Perich, Oceana Hinds-Zemanian, Ruddy Frias
Latin lounge meets spontaneous combustion in this quirky yet joyful piece set to the music of Juan García Esquivel. Inspired by his experience of coming to America for the first time, choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano exposes with humor our stereotypes and preconceived ideas about new and foreign places. Flabbergast is dedicated to the choreographer's mother, who taught him how to dance the bayón.
Created for Luna Negra Dance Theater in 2001; revised in May 2005.
Friday, December 16 at 7:00pm
Con Brazos Abiertos (2017)
Excerpt
Choreography by Michelle Manzanales
Artistic Collaboration with Ray Doñes
Soundscape includes Carla Morrison, Cheech & Chong, Julio Iglesias, Edward James Olmos, Gustavo Santaolalla, Michelle Manzanales, Juan Carlos Marin Marin, Ember Island, Mexican Institute of Sound
Poem by Maria Billini-Padilla
Costume Design by Diana Ruettiger
Lighting Design by Joshua Preston
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Agustin Gomes, Arianna Tsivkin, Bria Vainqueur, Daniel Davila, Deborah de Farias, Diana Worby, Elizabeth Weinstein, Georgia Dahill-Fuchel, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Kaysha Smith, Oceana Hinds-Zemanian, Ruddy Frias
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.
PAUSE
Guajira (2009)
Excerpt
Choreography by Pedro Ruiz
Music by Los Activos, Conjunto Céspedes and José Maria Vitieir
Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward
Lighting Design by Jeff Segal
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Bria Vainqueur, Daniel Davila, Daryn Diaz, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Kaysha Smith, Laura Perich, Ruddy Frias
This piece by Pedro Ruiz is inspired by his experience growing up on the farms in Cuba, and takes the audience through the journey of the days on the farm.
PAUSE
Nube Blanco (2009)
Excerpt
Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Music by Maria Dolores Pradera
Set Design by Eugene Lee
Costume Design by Diana Ruettiger
Lighting Design by Joshua Preston
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Arianna Tsivkin, Bria Vainqueur, Daniel Davila, Deborah de Farias, Diana Worby, Georgia Dahill-Fuchel, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Kaysha Smith, Ruddy Frias
Nube Blanco (White Cloud) is inspired by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s childhood memories of the beautiful songs of Maria Dolores Pradera.
PAUSE
Hogar (2013)
Excerpt
Choreography by Eduardo Vilaro
Music by Ljova (Lev Zhurbin)
Costume Design by Diana Ruettiger
Lighting Design by Joshua Preston
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Agustin Gomes, Arianna Tsivkin, Daniel Davila, Diana Worby, Elizabeth Weinstein, Georgia Dahill-Fuchel, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Laura Perich, Ruddy Frias
Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro unveils a moving meditation on immigrant identity and the meaning of home created in collaboration with acclaimed Russian composer Ljova to original music.
LONG PAUSE
Flabbergast (2001)
Choreography by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano
Music by Juan García Esquivel
Costumes Concieved by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano
Lighting Design by Jared Moore
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Agustin Gomes, Arianna Tsivkin, Bria Vainqueur, Daniel Davila, Daryn Diaz, Deborah de Farias, Diana Worby, Elizabeth Weinstein, Georgia Dahill-Fuchel, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Kaysha Smith, Laura Perich, Oceana Hinds-Zemanian, Ruddy Frias
Latin lounge meets spontaneous combustion in this quirky yet joyful piece set to the music of Juan García Esquivel. Inspired by his experience of coming to America for the first time, choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano exposes with humor our stereotypes and preconceived ideas about new and foreign places. Flabbergast is dedicated to the choreographer's mother, who taught him how to dance the bayón.
Created for Luna Negra Dance Theater in 2001; revised in May 2005.
Saturday, December 17 at 1:00pm
Con Brazos Abiertos (2017)
Excerpt
Choreography by Michelle Manzanales
Artistic Collaboration with Ray Doñes
Soundscape includes Carla Morrison, Cheech & Chong, Julio Iglesias, Edward James Olmos, Gustavo Santaolalla, Michelle Manzanales, Juan Carlos Marin Marin, Ember Island, Mexican Institute of Sound
Poem by Maria Billini-Padilla
Costume Design by Diana Ruettiger
Lighting Design by Joshua Preston
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Agustin Gomes, Arianna Tsivkin, Bria Vainqueur, Daniel Davila, Deborah de Farias, Diana Worby, Elizabeth Weinstein, Georgia Dahill-Fuchel, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Kaysha Smith, Laura Perich, Ruddy Frias
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.
PAUSE
Guajira (2009)
Excerpt
Choreography by Pedro Ruiz
Music by Los Activos, Conjunto Céspedes and José Maria Vitieir
Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward
Lighting Design by Jeff Segal
Performed by
Agustin Gomes, Arianna Tsivkin, Daniel Davila, Elizabeth Weinstein, Georgia Dahill-Fuchel, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Oceana Hinds-Zemanian, Ruddy Frias
This piece by Pedro Ruiz is inspired by his experience growing up on the farms in Cuba, and takes the audience through the journey of the days on the farm.
PAUSE
Nube Blanco (2009)
Excerpt
Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Music by Maria Dolores Pradera
Set Design by Eugene Lee
Costume Design by Diana Ruettiger
Lighting Design by Joshua Preston
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Agustin Gomes, Agustin Gomes, Arianna Tsivkin, Daniel Davila, Daryn Diaz, Deborah de Farias, Elizabeth Weinstein, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Laura Perich, Oceana Hinds-Zemanian
Nube Blanco (White Cloud) is inspired by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s childhood memories of the beautiful songs of Maria Dolores Pradera.
PAUSE
Hogar (2013)
Excerpt
Choreography by Eduardo Vilaro
Music by Ljova (Lev Zhurbin)
Costume Design by Diana Ruettiger
Lighting Design by Joshua Preston
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Agustin Gomes, Bria Vainqueur, Daniel Davila, Daryn Diaz, Deborah de Farias, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Kaysha Smith, Oceana Hinds-Zemanian, Ruddy Frias
Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro unveils a moving meditation on immigrant identity and the meaning of home created in collaboration with acclaimed Russian composer Ljova to original music.
LONG PAUSE
Flabbergast (2001)
Choreography by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano
Music by Juan García Esquivel
Costumes Concieved by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano
Lighting Design by Jared Moore
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Agustin Gomes, Arianna Tsivkin, Bria Vainqueur, Daniel Davila, Daryn Diaz, Deborah de Farias, Diana Worby, Elizabeth Weinstein, Georgia Dahill-Fuchel, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Kaysha Smith, Laura Perich, Oceana Hinds-Zemanian, Ruddy Frias
Latin lounge meets spontaneous combustion in this quirky yet joyful piece set to the music of Juan García Esquivel. Inspired by his experience of coming to America for the first time, choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano exposes with humor our stereotypes and preconceived ideas about new and foreign places. Flabbergast is dedicated to the choreographer's mother, who taught him how to dance the bayón.
Created for Luna Negra Dance Theater in 2001; revised in May 2005.
Saturday, December 17 at 6:00pm
Con Brazos Abiertos (2017)
Excerpt
Choreography by Michelle Manzanales
Artistic Collaboration with Ray Doñes
Soundscape includes Carla Morrison, Cheech & Chong, Julio Iglesias, Edward James Olmos, Gustavo Santaolalla, Michelle Manzanales, Juan Carlos Marin Marin, Ember Island, Mexican Institute of Sound
Poem by Maria Billini-Padilla
Costume Design by Diana Ruettiger
Lighting Design by Joshua Preston
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Agustin Gomes, Arianna Tsivkin, Bria Vainqueur, Daniel Davila, Deborah de Farias, Diana Worby, Elizabeth Weinstein, Georgia Dahill-Fuchel, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Kaysha Smith, Oceana Hinds-Zemanian, Ruddy Frias
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.
PAUSE
Guajira (2009)
Excerpt
Choreography by Pedro Ruiz
Music by Los Activos, Conjunto Céspedes and José Maria Vitieir
Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward
Lighting Design by Jeff Segal
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Bria Vainqueur, Daniel Davila, Daryn Diaz, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Kaysha Smith, Laura Perich, Ruddy Frias
This piece by Pedro Ruiz is inspired by his experience growing up on the farms in Cuba, and takes the audience through the journey of the days on the farm.
PAUSE
Nube Blanco (2009)
Excerpt
Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Music by Maria Dolores Pradera
Set Design by Eugene Lee
Costume Design by Diana Ruettiger
Lighting Design by Joshua Preston
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Arianna Tsivkin, Bria Vainqueur, Daniel Davila, Deborah de Farias, Diana Worby, Georgia Dahill-Fuchel, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Kaysha Smith, Ruddy Frias
Nube Blanco (White Cloud) is inspired by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s childhood memories of the beautiful songs of Maria Dolores Pradera.
PAUSE
Hogar (2013)
Excerpt
Choreography by Eduardo Vilaro
Music by Ljova (Lev Zhurbin)
Costume Design by Diana Ruettiger
Lighting Design by Joshua Preston
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Agustin Gomes, Arianna Tsivkin, Daniel Davila, Diana Worby, Elizabeth Weinstein, Georgia Dahill-Fuchel, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Laura Perich, Ruddy Frias
Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro unveils a moving meditation on immigrant identity and the meaning of home created in collaboration with acclaimed Russian composer Ljova to original music.
LONG PAUSE
Flabbergast (2001)
Choreography by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano
Music by Juan García Esquivel
Costumes Concieved by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano
Lighting Design by Jared Moore
Performed by
Adam Dario Morales, Agustin Gomes, Arianna Tsivkin, Bria Vainqueur, Daniel Davila, Daryn Diaz, Deborah de Farias, Diana Worby, Elizabeth Weinstein, Georgia Dahill-Fuchel, Jose Manuel Hernández Esteban, Kaysha Smith, Laura Perich, Oceana Hinds-Zemanian, Ruddy Frias
Latin lounge meets spontaneous combustion in this quirky yet joyful piece set to the music of Juan García Esquivel. Inspired by his experience of coming to America for the first time, choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano exposes with humor our stereotypes and preconceived ideas about new and foreign places. Flabbergast is dedicated to the choreographer's mother, who taught him how to dance the bayón.
Created for Luna Negra Dance Theater in 2001; revised in May 2005.
About the Pa'lante Scholars Professional Studies Program
The Pa’lante Scholars initiative is an innovative, full-tuition scholarship for professional studies training designed to bridge the gap between the pre-professional and professional stages of a dancer’s career. Ballet Hispánico is answering the need for more career centered programs that build artistry and leadership for our communities, without the financial burden often tied to professional development. We believe that a talented young dancer should never be held back by financial strain. Removing the financial barrier to professional training will in turn ensure young dancers can pursue artistic careers without the burden of debt. The impact of this vision will be reflected as dancers are better able to flourish in their artistic careers, ultimately strengthening recognition and representation of Latinx dancers in the field.
Empowering Youth
Ballet Hispánico's School of Dance serves members of its community through formative dance training, reaching children to young adults across the socioeconomic spectrum and at all levels of training. At the heart of its mission, Ballet Hispánico provides dozens of young dancers with merit and need-based scholarships that are individually tailored to fit the needs of each students. Scholarships are critical to filling the gap in dancers of color on the world's stages, creating not only a pipeline of talent for the professional dance sector, but also infusing long-neglected communities with artistic resources ensuring underserved voices are both celebrated and magnified. Together with your support, Ballet Hispánico can continue providing excellent dance education to countless young people for years to come.
Ballet Hispánico Staff
Executive
EDUARDO VILARO, Artistic Director & CEO
Grace Azmitia, Executive Assistant
Company
Johan Rivera, Artistic Associate and Rehearsal Director
Adrian White, Production Director
Stacey Davilla, Wardrobe Director
Caitlin Brown, Lighting Supervisor
Morgan Lemos, Stage Manager
School of Dance
Michelle Manzanales, Director, School of Dance
Cecilia L. Cáceres-Ntiamoah, Associate School Director
Rodney Hamilton, Associate School Director
Rebecca Tsivkin, Programs Advisor, Early Childhood Division
Nicole Duffy, Programs Advisor, Pre-Professional Division
Melissa Castañeda, Program Coordinator
Doreen Miranda, SOD Accounts & Scholarship Manager
Joshua Winzeler, School of Dance Production Manager & Student Advisor
Georgina Greenleaf, School of Dance Registrar
Brianna Figueroa, School of Dance Registrar
Layzabeth Gonzalez, School of Dance Administrative Assistant
Community Arts Partnerships
Tamia Santana, Chief Engagement and Inclusion Officer
Natalia Mesa, Community Engagement Director
Mariana Ranz, CAP Program Manager
Taylor Lovett, CAP Teaching Artist & Events Assistant
External Affairs
Elaine Delgado, Chief Development & Marketing Officer
Emily Mathis Corona, Assistant Director of Institutional Relations
Ashley Heckstall, Event Manager
Ellie Craven, Manager of Individual Giving
Mary Lintott, Development Assistant
Julio Carrillo, Digital Marketing Manager
Sydney Price, Content Marketing Manager
Blythe Drucker, School of Dance Marketing Coordinator
Vincent Creer, Marketing Assistant
Finance
Fredrick V. Pandian, Chief Financial & Administration Officer
Nora Perez, Finance Manager
Mary Burns, Controller
Operations
Richard Felipe, Director of Operations
Lynn Shipley, Operations Associate
Alexa Racioppi, Front Desk Receptionist
Dustin James, Front Desk Rececptionist
Daniel Chico, Handyman
Eric Gonzalez, Porter
MIL GRACIAS
The Pa'lante Scholars program is made possible by the transformative generosity of MacKenzie Scott. Major support is provided by the Miranda Family Fund, and by the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. Funding for the Ballet Hispánico School of Dance is provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation/The Hearst Foundations.
Transformational funding for Ballet Hispánico is provided by the Ford Foundation America’s Cultural Treasures program, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Major support is provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation, the Scherman Foundation, the Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation, the Tatiana Piankova Foundation, the Prospect Hill Foundation, the Mosaic Network and Fund in The New York Community Trust, the Mid Atlantic Arts Regional Resilience Fund, and the Harkness Foundation for Dance. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Ballet Hispánico programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
