Ballet Hispánico New York To Present CARMEN.MAQUIA At Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts
Full-length contemporary ballet inspired by Bizet’s Carmen will be performed as part of the center’s 50th anniversary season.
By: A.A. Cristi Jan. 20, 2026
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present CARMEN.MAQUIA by Ballet Hispánico New York on January 31, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place at the center’s venue on East Second Street and will include a post-show discussion following the presentation.
Created by choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, CARMEN.maquia is a full-length ballet inspired by Carmen by Georges Bizet and informed by tauromaquia, the tradition of bullfighting. The work reinterprets the iconic character of Carmen through contemporary movement, exploring themes that have drawn artists to the story for more than 150 years.
The production marks Ballet Hispánico New York’s return to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts during the venue’s 50th anniversary season. The company has previously appeared at the center and continues to tour nationally with repertory that centers Latino and Latina choreographers and perspectives.
Founded in 1970 by Tina Ramirez, Ballet Hispánico New York is the largest Latino cultural organization in the United States. The company provides professional performances, dance education, and community engagement programs, with a mission focused on access, representation, and cultural dialogue through dance.
SEO blurb: Ballet Hispánico New York will bring CARMEN.maquia to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts as part of the venue’s 50th anniversary season. The contemporary ballet, choreographed by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, reimagines the story of Carmen through modern movement inspired by bullfighting traditions. A post-show discussion will follow the January performance in Scottsdale.
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