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Ballet Hispánico Holiday Celebration Club Havana Watch Party Benefit at Ballet Hispánico

Dates: (12/23/2020 )

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Ballet Hispánico

167 W 89th St, New York, NY 10024
New York,NY 10024

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Ballet Hispnico, the nation's renowned Latinx dance organization recognized this year as one of America's Cultural Treasures, invites audiences to theBallet Hispnico Holiday Celebration ofClub Havanaon Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at 7:30pm, available onYouTubeandFacebook. https://www.ballethispanico.org/ Ballet Hispnico's signature workClub Havanais a celebration of Cuban music and dance with the Afro-Cuban legacies of the conga, rumba, mambo, and cha cha rhythms.The work is the centerpiece of Ballet Hispanico's fundraiser"BUnidosOur Artists Our Future."Hosted by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro, the evening is a celebration of the many artists who have made this work a staple of Ballet Hispnico's repertory. The evening includes conversations with dancers who have participated in performances of the work since its premiere in 2000 and choreographerPedro Ruiz, who had a twenty-year tenure as a Ballet Hispnico dancer. Memorable video clips will add a bit of holiday spice to the show, which culminates in a screening of a spectacular recent performance."Divinely elegant." -Dance Magazine"Club Havanais a silky, sexy joy." -The New York Times"BUnidosOur Artists Our Future,"a new artist-focused campaign running through January 6, 2021 (Three Kings Day), features a robust collection of videos, including insights into the lives of the dancers, inspirational messages from Company members, free live online classes, and Instagram takeovers."While ourBallet Hispnicodancers' love for their art remains steadfast, the opportunities for them to rehearse and perform has been dramatically put on pause," said Eduardo Vilaro,Artistic Director & CEO of Ballet Hispnico. "Now more than ever, finding ways to support them creatively and financially is paramount.BUnidosOur Artists Our Futurenot only provides our dancers with a platform to continue to showcase their voices and their artistry, it also offers much needed financial relief as we all navigate the uncertainty of this global pandemic.""BUnidosOur Artists Our Future"is created by Ballet Hispnico and with CompanydancersChris Bloom,Jared Bogart,Leonardo Brito,Simone Cameresi,Antonio Cangiano,Shelby Colona,Paulo Hernandez-Farella,Laura Lopez,Omar Rivra,Gabrielle Sprauve,Dandara Veiga,Melissa Verdecia,Lyvan Verdecia,andLenai Alexis Wilkerson. Audiences are able to donate atOur Artists Our Futureor bytexting "Artists" to 91999 to donate."BUnidosOur Artists Our Future"When America's theaters went dark earlier this year, the performing arts industry was decimated. While the day of return is uncertain, audience support can help raise the curtain. In celebration of 50 years of Ballet Hispnico, the Company dancers ask you to join them in raising $50,000 to directly support Ballet Hispnico's artists. Empowered for today. Responsible for tomorrow. United for our Artists. BUnidos, our Artists, our Future.#BUnidos#BUnidosbegan as a daily video series to combat the loss of performances and community programming due to COVID-19. As social distancing continues, we continue to provide content through our social media platforms as a way to instill a sense of community within our BHfamiliaand offer ways to explore dance and Latino cultures online. #BUnidos! Social distancing does not mean emotional distancing. "As a community of dancers, artists, and human beings, we are all in this together. We will persevere through this challenging time, and we hope that this programming provides a coping outlet, for you, for our followers and the community overall,"said Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director & CEO of Ballet Hispnico. "Now more than ever, it is important to band together in support of the arts. The personal and professional challenges that we have already endured and will continue to face over the next few weeks or months are significant.What we can take from this time of cancellations, uncertainty and social distancing is a chance to use our creativity to connect with the community on a new level. Social distancing does not mean emotional distancing. Ballet Hispnico was founded upon and has always believed in the importance of reaching and servicing our community through dance and culture. As this pandemic occurs during our 50thAnniversary, it provides us with an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come, get back to our roots by reaching out to community near and far, and look forward to what is ahead."Club Havana(2000)Choreography by Pedro Ruiz; Music by Israel Lopez, Rubn Gonzales, A.K. Salim, Perez Prado and Francisco Repilado; Costumes Design by Emilio Sosa (and Ghabriello Fernando in 2015); and Lighting Design by Donald Holder. The originalClub Havanaproduction was made possible, in part, by gifts from Jody and John Arnhold, Dhuanne and Douglas Tansill and Caroline Newhouse; by grants from American Express Company and AT&T; and with commissioning funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.About Ballet HispnicoBallet Hispnico is the nation's renowned Latino dance organization and one of America's Cultural Treasures.Ballet Hispnico brings communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance performances, transformative dance training, and enduring community engagement experiences. Founded in 1970 by National Medal of Arts recipient, Tina Ramrez, the organization emerged during the post-civil rights movement on New York's Upper West Side, providing a safe haven for primarily Black and Brown Latinx youth seeking artistic sanctuary during New York City's plight in the 1970s. The need for place, both culturally and artistically, led families to find Ballet Hispnico. The focus on dance as a means to develop working artists, combined with the training, authenticity of voice, and power of representation, fueled the organization's roots and trajectory. With its strong emphasis on dance, achievement, and public presence, the organization has flourished in its three main programs: its Company, School of Dance, and Community Arts Partnerships. The organization serves as a platform for historically omitted and overlooked artists providing them with increased capacity, voice, and affirmation. Over the past five decades, by leading with Latinx culture at the forefront of performance, education, and advocacy, Ballet Hispnico's mission is a catalyst of change and possibility for communities throughout our nation.

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