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New York City Center Celebrates 80 Years with Dance and Musicals

Festival Schedule The Flamenco Festival New York is usually in March. The City Center Dance Festival is usually in July. The Fall For Dance Festival is usually in September and October. Tickets usually go on sale at the end of August. It always sells out. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater usually dances its fall season in November and December. Latin … [Read more...] about New York City Center Celebrates 80 Years with Dance and Musicals

Fall For Dance 2023 Celebrates 20 Years at New York City Center

New York City Center's Fall For Dance 2023 brings unique international dance companies to New York City at affordable prices. All tickets are $20 + fees. It's one of the best dance deals in town by one of New York City's major dance theaters. It always sells out. 20th Fall For Dance 2023 Fall for Dance 2023 presents five programs with three dance companies each; to … [Read more...] about Fall For Dance 2023 Celebrates 20 Years at New York City Center

National Dominican Day Parade Celebrates “Our History, Our People”

The National Dominican Day Parade 2023 celebrates Dominican culture and Dominican contributions to the culture of the United States. "Our History, Our People" The Dominican Republic has a long history as the Indigenous Táino heartland, a Spanish colony, a divided island, and now a Caribbean success story. The diversity of the Dominican people is incredible, and … [Read more...] about National Dominican Day Parade Celebrates “Our History, Our People”

Blue Note Jazz Festival 2023 Brings Latin Jazz Legends to NYC

The Blue Note Jazz Festival 2023 brings jazz, Latin, soul, hip-hop, R&B and funk to the Blue Note, Sony Hall, The Town Hall, Beacon Theatre, Hammerstein Ballroom, SummerStage and BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn; from May 31 - July 2, 2023. This is one of New York City's big jazz festivals. It's not just about straight-ahead jazz. Jazz, like most American popular music derives … [Read more...] about Blue Note Jazz Festival 2023 Brings Latin Jazz Legends to NYC

New York’s 2023 Celebrate Israel Parade Marches to Renew the Hope

New York's Celebrate Israel Parade 2023 marches to renew the hope on Israel's 75th anniversary, in the parade up Fifth Avenue from 57th to 73rd St in the Upper East Side; on Sunday, June 4, 2023, from 11am - 4pm. 🇮🇱 Celebrate Israel Parade 2023 The parade is broadcast live on Fox My9 and streaming on celebrateisraelny.org at 12noon. There is a Celebrate Israel … [Read more...] about New York’s 2023 Celebrate Israel Parade Marches to Renew the Hope

The BIG Salsa Festival New York 2023 is a Long Memorial Day Weekend Salsa & Bachata Party

The BIG Salsa Festival New York 2023 is a salsa and bachata dance festival with workshops, dance parties, master classes, a bootcamp and the Pro-Am Yamulee Challenge; at the New York Hilton Midtown; over Memorial Day Weekend, Friday-Monday, May 26-29, 2023. From $66. Full Pass $267. BIG Salsa Festival New York 2023 This is a really fun way to improve your moves and … [Read more...] about The BIG Salsa Festival New York 2023 is a Long Memorial Day Weekend Salsa & Bachata Party

Ballet Hispánico Dances an Iconic Ballet Pas de Deux, New Commissions and a Latin Classic at New York City Center

Ballet Hispánico Spring 2023 Dances Ballet Hispánico Spring 2023 dances “New Sleep,” an iconic Forsythe ballet pas de deux; new commissions: “Sor Juana” by Michelle Manzanales and “Papagayos” by Omar Román de Jesús; and a company classic “Club Havana” by Pedro Ruiz; at New York City Center in Midtown, Manhattan; Thursday-Saturday, June 1-3, … [Read more...] about Ballet Hispánico Dances an Iconic Ballet Pas de Deux, New Commissions and a Latin Classic at New York City Center

New York’s National Puerto Rican Day Parade 2023 Celebrates Música, Cultura y Alegría

New York's 66th National Puerto Rican Day Parade 2023 celebrates música, cultura y alegría (music, culture and joy on Fifth Avenue; on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 11am. It's broadcast on ABC-7 in New York and streaming worldwide on abc7ny.com from 12 noon. FREE! 🇵🇷 Over a million Puerto Ricans and friends are expected to line Fifth Avenue for the parade. It is one of America's … [Read more...] about New York’s National Puerto Rican Day Parade 2023 Celebrates Música, Cultura y Alegría

Ballet Hispánico Legacy Gala Hosted by Ana Navarro with Sergio Trujillo Tributes The Miranda Family at The Plaza

Support Ballet Hispánico at its Legacy Gala tribute toThe Miranda Family, with Ana Navarro, Sergio Trujillo, many special guests, dinner, and dancing to the Spanish Harlem Orchestra at The Plaza Hotel. It follows Ballet Hispánico's opening night performance at New York City Center in Midtown; on Thursday, June 1, 2023 with a 5:30pm reception for the 6:30pm premiere performance. … [Read more...] about Ballet Hispánico Legacy Gala Hosted by Ana Navarro with Sergio Trujillo Tributes The Miranda Family at The Plaza

Ballet Hispánico Makes its Mark as America’s Largest Latinx Cultural Organization

Ballet Hispánico takes center stage in Spring 2023 with William Forsythe's iconic ballet pas de deux "New Sleep" at New York City Center. William Forsythe's "New Sleep" William Forsythe is an iconic New York contemporary dance choreographer known for his work with Ballet Frankfurt and The Forsythe Company. @william_forsythe_🗽 "New Sleep" is a duet danced in a … [Read more...] about Ballet Hispánico Makes its Mark as America’s Largest Latinx Cultural Organization

Spanish Harlem Orchestra with Oscar Hernández plays the Ballet Hispánico Legacy Gala Honoring The Miranda Family

The Spanish Harlem Orchestra (SHO) plays New York salsa for dancing in the style of the 1970s Salsa Golden Age. Almost every song on their albums is great and danceable from beginning to end. Put on the record and let the party begin. A Spanish Harlem Orchestra party no paré. As salsa dancers in Puerto Rico, they are one of our favorite salsa bands. It also should be said … [Read more...] about Spanish Harlem Orchestra with Oscar Hernández plays the Ballet Hispánico Legacy Gala Honoring The Miranda Family

Ballet Hispánico Leaps into the Top Tier of American Dance Companies

Ballet Hispánico in Spring 2023 has grown into America's largest Latinx cultural organization. It's become a full-fledged dance organization with its own studios, a touring company, school of dance, and multidimensional community arts outreach. The Hispanic community dance company that Venezuelan-born, Mexican Puerto Rican dancer Tina Ramirez started in 1970, has grown into … [Read more...] about Ballet Hispánico Leaps into the Top Tier of American Dance Companies

Chosen Memories at MoMA Finds the Needle in the Haystack of Contemporary Latin American Art

by Keith Widyolar Chosen Memories: Contemporary Latin American Art from the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Gift and Beyond is a major exhibition of Latin American artists who have used history as inspiration during the contemporary period of the last 40 years. Chosen Memories That's an interesting title. These artists were inspired by Latin America's rich past, so they … [Read more...] about Chosen Memories at MoMA Finds the Needle in the Haystack of Contemporary Latin American Art

Dance Theatre of Harlem Bids Farewell to Artistic Director Virginia Johnson at New York City Center

Dance Theatre of Harlem's 2022 Season at New York City Center is the company's farewell to Artistic Director Virginia Johnson (Pointe Magazine). She was picked by company co-founder Arthur Mitchell to relaunch the company in 2009. She was going to retire, but stayed on to guide the company through the pandemic. Resident Choreographer Robert Garland becomes Artistic Director … [Read more...] about Dance Theatre of Harlem Bids Farewell to Artistic Director Virginia Johnson at New York City Center

Bernard Labadie conducts Orchestra of St Luke’s with La Chapelle de Québec in a Regal Handel Program

Orchestra of St Luke's is a chamber orchestra that regularly performs new works in all five New York City boroughs. It also performs for dance companies. Orchestra of St Luke's News Bernard Labadie conducts Orchestra of St Luke's and La Chapelle de Québec, a renowned choir Labadie founded, in a regal Handel program of "Coronation Anthems," "Music for the Royal … [Read more...] about Bernard Labadie conducts Orchestra of St Luke’s with La Chapelle de Québec in a Regal Handel Program

Ayodele Casel Artists at the Center Showcases the Next Generation of Tap Dance Stars

New York Puerto Rican dancer Ayodele Casel is one of New York's reigning queens of tap dance. Dance producer Torya Beard is the other side of the coin. Ayodele Casel Artists at the Center Ayodele Casel Artists at the Center is basically Ayodele and friends performing six World Premiere tap dance commissions at New York City Center, that show everything that tap dance … [Read more...] about Ayodele Casel Artists at the Center Showcases the Next Generation of Tap Dance Stars

The Easter Parade NYC 2023 is a Spring Spectacle of Joy

The Easter Parade NYC 2023 is a popular New York tradition of parading in outrageous Easter bonnets on Fifth Avenue on Easter Sunday. Its full name is the Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival. It's not really a parade. People walk around kind of randomly on the street. Sunday morning is the quietest time of the week in New York, and The City sleeps more since the pandemic. … [Read more...] about The Easter Parade NYC 2023 is a Spring Spectacle of Joy

Sara Baras Brings “Alma” to the Flamenco Festival New York City Center 2023

Living flamenco legend Sara Baras returns to New York City with a love letter to flamenco’s origins. "Alma" (Soul) is an evening-length showcase of propulsive footwork, formidable musicianship, and unforgettable performances. Flamenco Festival New York City Center 2023 "Alma" blends traditional flamenco with bolero rhythms. The Afro-Cuban percussion in the photo, … [Read more...] about Sara Baras Brings “Alma” to the Flamenco Festival New York City Center 2023

Flamenco Festival New York 2023 Fills the City with Duende

The Flamenco Festival New York 2023 brings a new crop of the best flamenco dancers and musicians from Spain, as they start their American tours. There's always something for everyone from traditional purists, to the experimental avant-garde. The flamenco carries the heritage of so many peoples. European, African, Arab, and Asian culture all come together in Spain. You … [Read more...] about Flamenco Festival New York 2023 Fills the City with Duende

The NYC St Patrick’s Day Parade 2023 Marches Up Fifth Avenue

Manhattan's St Patrick's Day Parade 2023 is a beloved New York tradition that began on March 17, 1762 when New York was still British. That was fourteen years BEFORE the U.S. Declaration of Independence in 1776. The first parade was made by Irish patriots serving in the British Army. At the time, wearing green was forbidden in Ireland. Wow! Today, around 250,000 people … [Read more...] about The NYC St Patrick’s Day Parade 2023 Marches Up Fifth Avenue

Doc Fortnight 2023 Explores the Sad Echoes of Our Colonial Past and Present

MoMA Doc Fortnight 2023 is the Museum of Modern Art's festival of new international documentary film. It's an important festival because the Museum of Modern Art holds one of the world's great film collections. Art follows the times, and occasionally leads it. This film festival gives a bird's eye view into what's happening in the world. 22nd MoMA Doc Fortnight … [Read more...] about Doc Fortnight 2023 Explores the Sad Echoes of Our Colonial Past and Present

Nella Rojas Sings Venezuelan Jazz at Carnegie Hall with Flor de Toloache

Nella Rojas is On Her Way You probably haven't heard of her, YET, but mark my words, Nella Rojas is going to be a huge star. The young singer is already well on her way. Nella is from Margarita, Venezuela Nella was born in Margarita, a Caribbean island on the Venezuelan Caribbean coast. Like many of us, as a child she used to sing along with her favorite pop … [Read more...] about Nella Rojas Sings Venezuelan Jazz at Carnegie Hall with Flor de Toloache

“Moulin Rouge” on Broadway Really is a State of Mind

Moulin Rouge returns to Broadway at the Hirschfeld Theatre in the Times Square Theater District on Fri, Sep 24, 2021. From $69. moulinrougemusical.com 🇫🇷 A ticket lottery starts September 28 for a limited number of $34 tickets. moulinrougemusical.com Moulin Rouge Moulin Rouge! is a jukebox musical based on Baz Luhrmann's 2001 movie of the same name. It … [Read more...] about “Moulin Rouge” on Broadway Really is a State of Mind

“Phantom of the Opera,” the Longest-Running Broadway Show Closes in April 2023

Phantom of the Opera is a classic French tale of a love triangle between a young singer, her boyfriend, and a ghostly figure who appears mysteriously from beneath the Paris Opera House. Phantom of the Opera on Broadway November 29, 2022 ~ Phantom of the Opera extended its run to April 16, 2023. September 17, 2022 ~ Associated Press reported that Phantom of the … [Read more...] about “Phantom of the Opera,” the Longest-Running Broadway Show Closes in April 2023