Ballet Hispanico April 19, 2012

Apr 17-29
Ballet Hispanico pays tribute to the richness of its Latino roots—and the diverse talents of the company's dancers—with a Joyce season that features African and Caribbean influences. Highlights include the world premiere of Espiritu Vivo, created especially for Ballet Hispanico by Ronald K. Brown and set to live music by Afro-Peruvian Latin Grammy winner Susana Baca; and the Joyce premiere of Asuka, Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro's first work for the company, an exuberant homage to salsa legend Celia Cruz. A trio of alternately edgy and theatrical works from Annabelle Lopez Ochoa—including the New York premiere of Nube Blanco—captures the emotional range of the company, while the program sees a revival of Pedro Ruiz's Guajira and the return of repertory gem Tito on Timbales by William Whitener.

PROGRAM A: Apr 17-22 evening
Nube Blanco, Espiritu Vivo (featuring live music by Susana Baca), Asuka

PROGRAM B: Apr 24-28 evening
Guajira, Espiritu Vivo, Mad'moiselle

PROGRAM C: Apr 21, 22, 28, 29 matinee
Tito on Timbales, Locked Up Laura, Espiritu Vivo, Asuka

Company website:
http://www.ballethispanico.org/

performance schedule
Tue-Wed 7:30pm; Thu-Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm & 7:30pm
Dance Chat: Wed, Apr 18

ticket price
Tickets start at $10!
(Call JoyceCharge at 212-242-0800 for $10 tickets. All other tickets can be purchased online.)