Instituto Coreográfico: Showcasing Michelle Manzanales
When Ballet Hispánico was founded over 50 years ago, Latinx artists were invisible to the dance field. Since its founding, Ballet Hispánico has played an instrumental role in changing the narrative — now, a generation of Latinx artists have produced art that reinterprets their heritage, bringing fresh perspectives on the Latinx experience.
In 2010, Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro launched Instituto Coreográfico, a choreographic institute for Latinx artists to create culturally specific work in a nurturing learning laboratory of dance. The choreographer in residence is paired with an emerging filmmaker to document their process, create promotional materials, and add a layer of artistic collaboration.
In her new work, Michelle Manzanales takes on the powerful Mexican visionary Sor Juana, who was a 17th-century nun, self-taught scholar, and acclaimed writer of the Latin American colonial period and the Hispanic Baroque.
Reservations are required. Seating is accommodated on a first-come basis.
All guests are required to wear masks.
About Michelle Manzanales:
Michelle Manzanales is a choreographer, dedicated dance educator of 30 years, and co-founder of the Latinx Dance Educators Alliance. The Director of Ballet Hispánico’s School of Dance since December of 2016, Michelle previously led the organization’s professional company as Rehearsal Director & Artistic Associate for seven seasons. Ms. Manzanales is committed to creating an environment where all students are inspired to explore movement, feel supported in their individual dance journeys, and draw meaningful connections between dance and their lives.
Read more about Michelle here.
Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 6:30 PM
Free admission!
