The largest Hispanic cultural organization in the United States, Ballet Hispánico is the home and cultural heart of Latinx dance. Founded by dance luminary and National Medal of Arts recipient Tina Ramirez in 1970, the company works to uplift the intersection of Hispanic cultures, innovatively breaking down boundaries and stereotypes. Its three main programs – the Company, School of Dance, and Community Arts Partnerships – celebrate the intersectionality and multifaceted culture of the Latin diaspora, initiating new cultural conversations.

Their event in Central Park this summer promises to deliver an exciting Company performance of Sombrerísimo by internationally acclaimed choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. As a bonus, audience members will have the chance to a participate in a Meet & Greet opportunity with Ballet Hispánico’s Company Dancers. “Everything about Ballet Hispánico is smashingly theatrical—from the stunning individuality and flamboyant, expressive style of its dancers to its use of sets, lighting, costumes and sound” (Chicago Sun-Times).