EVENTS

• Bailey Rumba: Based on the Caribbean life. 

• AMORAMERICA:  A performing arts interpretation of poems by Pablo Neruda.   

• Alma Latina: A celebration of Latin American culture representing Hispanic immigration to the New World .

• The Little Prince: A performing arts interpretation of the classic children’s tale of fantasy and philosophy by Antoine de Saint Exupery.

• The Legend of the Poinsettia: A performing arts interpretation of the Mexican legend representing Christmas in Latin America .

• Son Corazon: A celebration of the Afro-Cuban and Spanish rhythms that are the heart of Latin American dance and music.

• The Jewel Heart: Performing Arts interpretation of the magical and poetic story by Barbara Helen Berger.

• Macondo: A performing arts interpretation based on the novel Cien Anos de Soledad (One Hundred Years of Solitude) written by Hispanic Literature Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

• Give Peace a Chance: A tribute to world peace and harmony, celebrating the inspiring music and philosophical lyrics of the Beatles. 

• NuYoRican: The barrio true stories of thousands of immigrants to the United States and the blessing, strength and boundaries of Latin American families.

• Mujeres: an homage to extraordinary women who made a difference in Spanish and Latin American history, such as Evita Peron, Manuela Beltran, La Carmen, and La Llorona.

• Tobias, the King of the Dolphins: The Colombian legend of an old fisherman who’s wish of becoming a young boy again, comes true, and lives beneath the ocean as Capitan of the dolphins forever. Based on “Tobias, el Capital de los Delfines” by Miguel Angel Perez  

• El Dia de los Muertos: A celebration of one of the most traditional Mexican festivities. "The day of the Dead." A festive interaction that embraces the cycle of life.

•  El Espantapajaro Solidario (The Compassionate Scarecrow): Based on the Colombian story, written by Miguel Angel Perez, of a dedicated father whose love for his ill son leads to a pact with a scarecrow who, sways the course of nature.

• CARNAVAL: Based in the culture and traditions of Brazil, Colombia and the island of Trinidad.

• Rumba Latina/Winter Rumba: Complimentary Latin Dance lesson, open dancing, and entertainment by the Latin Ballet artists. (Fundraising events)

FROM OUR TOURING ADVENTURES.

In June of 2003, The Latin Ballet Professional Company toured to Zacatecas , Mexico on a cultural arts exchange between the state of Zacatecas and the state of Virginia organized by the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Instituto Zacatecano de Cultura.. This amazing journey throughout the state of Zacatecas, included performances in the city square, which made them accessible to all townspeople, and workshops in nursing homes, schools for children with special needs, and a juvenile correctional facility.  Arts are woven into all aspects of life in the city of Zacatecas - from the beautiful stone archways to the vendors on the street.  The arts are used as a tool to assist in the rehabilitation of criminals as well as a foundation for every child's education.  The experience confirmed to the LBV that the arts can change the world.

In the spring and summer of 2004, the LBV has been invited to not only return to Zacatecas for their Arts Festival but to perform in Quebeck , Canada with Macondo and in Santander , Colombia .  Like Zacatecas, Santander 's livelihood is embedded in the arts.  The LBV will be performing "Mujeres"("Women") as part of their educational program devoted to help with all aspect of the arts, women and girls with financial needs.  This program embraces LBV's philosophy to, "Spread the Joy and Happiness through the Beauty of Dance."

“The Latin Ballet made us feel like a poetic hug that takes us to the tropics to fulfill us with warm brilliance that kisses our soul and our dreams.” - Nuevas Raices , Virginia - Por Geli Alvarez

"Their lines are ‘curves’, moving like a leaf in the wind. Their long and expressive arms and legs adorn the music. You don’t see the long scenes of the traditional modern dance. Each dancer performs with unique characteristics unlike corps de ballet.” - El Espectador, Bogotá , Colombia

• Saturday, September 15 – Hispanic Celebration Children’s Museum of Richmond,
11:00 to 12:00 PM

• Saturday, September 15 – Que Pasa Festival
Science Museum,
12:30 to 4:30 PM

• EL DORADO (The Golden City), (See dates below) A legendary story based on the discovery of the New World. Within fifty years of Columbus’s first discovery and report of gold in the New World, the Aztecs of Mexico and the Incas of Peru had succumbed to the conquistadores for gold.

• Thursday, October 4 – College of William & Mary, 7 PM

• Monday, October 8 – Visitor Center at Frying Pan Farm Park,Herndon, VA

• October 19 – 21 - Premier in Richmond The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 3 PM and 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM.

• Saturday, November 3 - The Performing Arts Foundation of Powhatan, 7 PM

• Saturday, November 10 – CARNAVAL, A universal celebration of life! A dynamic tool for self-expression and exploration. In learning about Carnaval, we discover more about ourselves and become more accepting and understanding of other cultures. Jefferson Center, Immigration Services, Roanoke Virginia

• January 11-13 - The Legend of the Poinsettia, Based on the Mexican legend of a pure hearted young girl who discovers the true spirit of giving and portrays the traditions of the season in the Latin America countries. The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 3 PM and 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM.

• April 4-6 - Mujeres (Women), a homage to extraordinary women who made a difference in Spanish and Latin American history, such as: Evita Peron, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Manuelita Saenz and La Carmen. The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 3 PM and 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM.

• May 30 - June 1 - “El Soldadito” (The Steadfast Tin Soldier) - (School of the Latin Ballet year end performance), Performing arts interpretation of the lovely story of misfortune, courage and love, written by Hans Christian Andersen. The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Friday at 7:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM.

• Rumba Latina, (See dates below) a Latin American party, starting with a complimentary Latin dance lesson and entertainment by the Latin Ballet artists.
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
All performances at The Cultural Arts Center at
Glen Allen – 8:00 PM to 12:00 midnight

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Photos by Tuna Onder

Center right by Jeff Saxman