Ballet Hispánico New York
The nation's leading American Latino dance company will perform an evening-length presentation of CARMEN.maquia.
Ballet Hispánico New York
The nation's leading American Latino dance company will perform an evening-length presentation of CARMEN.maquia.
- Oct 14Wednesday@ 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Buy Tickets
Event Description
Ballet Hispánico New York is the nation’s leading American Latino dance company and the largest cultural institution of its kind in the United States. For over five decades, it has been a beacon of artistic excellence, celebrated for its bold repertory and exceptional training programs.
The Bloomington performance will be an evening-length presentation of CARMEN.maquia. Since the debut in 1875, Carmen, the titular character from Bizet’s opera, has become a timeless cultural icon, inspiring generations of composers, choreographers, and writers to attempt to capture her elusive and alluring nature.
Ballet Hispánico honors the powerful Spanish leading lady with Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s electrifying CARMEN.maquia. One of today’s most sought-after choreographers, Sansano’s quintessential ballet invigorates this timeless tale with an unrelenting energy that leaves you breathless. Highly original and full of explosive movement, CARMEN.maquia is a bold reimagining of this tragic tale.
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Engagement Events
Ballet Hispánico New York will be part of a weeklong and state-wide residency with stops in New Albany, Richmond, and Bloomington. Click here for complete schedule of those events.
Pre-Show Talk
Fine Arts Building Room 015
October 14: 6:30–7:15 p.m.
Join Ballet Hispánico New York’s artistic associate Rodney Hamilton for a special pre-show talk offering an inside look at the evening’s performance of CARMEN.maquia. Hamilton will share insights into the work onstage, the history and legacy of the company, and his own role and experiences within the organization.
Post-Show Talk
Front of Stage
At Conclusion of Performance
Stay after the performance for a special conversation with members of Ballet Hispánico New York and company artistic associate Rodney Hamilton, moderated by Sarah Wroth, Director of IU Ballet. Hear directly from the artists as they reflect on the evening’s performance, share insights into their creative process, and offer a behind-the-scenes look at bringing the work to the stage.