Registration for School of Latin Ballet is NOW OPEN
New Partnership: Latin Ballet of Virginia at Capital Core Dance Studio
We are thrilled to announce that the Latin Ballet of Virginia (LBV) is expanding into Midlothian through a new partnership with Capital Core Dance Studio! This collaboration allows us to share the beauty of Latin American culture with even more students and families in Central Virginia.
Why Midlothian?
For over two decades, LBV has inspired audiences across Richmond and beyond with performances, classes, and cultural outreach programs. Now, with this new partnership in Midlothian, we can make our classes more accessible to families who live outside of Richmond.
What to Expect This Fall
We will be holding our Wednesday classes at Capital Core for the entire semester!
More opportunities to come as we continue to grow our Midlothian presence! Stay Tuned!
Join Us!
We can’t wait to welcome new students and families in Midlothian. If you’ve been looking for a place to connect with culture, dance, and community, this is your opportunity!
Día de los Muertos Festival: Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Life
Registration for School of Latin Ballet is NOW OPEN!
We’re excited to welcome new and returning students to a brand new season of dance at the Latin Ballet of Virginia!
Our 2025 - 2026 session offers a wide range of classes for all ages and levels, including:
Ballet
Flamenco
Afro-Caribbean Fusion
Youth Company and Intergenerational Programs
Adult and beginner-friendly classes
Whether you're training professionally or dancing for joy, our programs are designed to build strong, well-rounded dancers in an inclusive and culturally rich environment.
📍Classes are held at our studio locations at Dominion Energy Center and Perkinson Center for the Arts and Technology.
🎓 Scholarships and trial classes are available.
🎭 Performance opportunities offered through select programs.
🗓 Fall classes begin soon — register now to reserve your spot!
Latin Ballet of Virginia interprets local author Meg Medina's “Milagros” at Lewis Ginter
The Latin Ballet of Virginia’s upcoming performance of “Milagros” at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden brings artistic director Marisol Betancourt full circle.
When LBV founder Ana Ines King interpreted local author Meg Medina’s book “Milagros: Girl from Away” as a theatrical production in 2010, Betancourt was a 13-year-old dancer. She was also onstage in a 2018 performance. But now, Betancourt’s role is artistic director, charged with reimagining the choreography, costumes and staging for this iteration of “Milagros,” which includes students alongside faculty and junior company members for the final performance of the 2023-24 school year.
An image of kids involved in the new Latin Ballet production of "Milagros," an interpretation of Meg Medina's book, "Milagros: Girl from Away."
FALL MASTER CLASSES
FLAMENCO
Learn different Palos (rhythms) of Flamenco, such as Alegrias, Tangos, and Fandangos. Cultural information and the origins of each dance form will be included in the instruction.
Open Level
Taught by international artist, Estefania Isabella Omaña
October 2nd at 5 pm
At Dominion Energy Center
600 East Grace Street , Suite 400 | Richmond VA 23219 (Entrance from 7th street, between Broad and Grace streets)
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN
Experience Caribbean rhythms and dance forms with African influences, such as mambo, cumbia, salsa, and rumba with our Artistic Director: Marisol Betancourt Sotolongo
Open Level
Wednesday, October 4th at 6 pm
At Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education
11810 Centre Street Chester, VA 23831
Cost per class: $25 - $10 for current students.
Payment may be via Venmo or PayPal, or pay by check at the studio before the master class.
Make a Payment for your class HERE
INTERNATIONALLY TO COLOMBIA VII INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF BALLET CLASICO, “BALLERINE”
El Teatro Pigoanza de Neiva fue testigo de un fin de semana inolvidable con la realización del VII Festival Internacional de Ballet clásico Ballerine en el Huila. Cerca de 150 bailarines de distintas partes del mundo se congregaron en la ciudad para participar en este evento, que dejó maravillados a todos los asistentes con su magia y talento.
LBV's "Legend of the Poinsettia" Celebrates It's 22nd Year
LBV Featured on Just Wish!
Director Emerita and Founder, Ana Ines King sits with Jack Wu’s Just Wish Foundation’s, Henni Espinosa discussing LBV’s educational programming, culture, and so much more.
Marisol Betancourt Featured on Channel 6 News
Our Performance at the Governor's Mansion
Celebrating the Hispanic Heritage with CultureWorks as part of the ArtoberVA Events
Master Classes at LBV this Fall!
Join us and learn from some of our best guest performers/choreographers! Guest International Flamenco dancer from Seville, Spain, Francisco Mesa “El Nano” and Colombian renown artist Ginna Milena Pedraza will be in Richmond from October 13 - 20.
Master Classes Schedule:
Wednesday, October 12 at 7-8 pm Ginna Milena Pedraza - Colombian Folklore at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
Monday, October 17th - 5 to 7 pm Francisco Mesa “El Nano" - FLAMENCO (Different Palos (Rhythms) Techniques).
Monday, October 17th - 7-8 pm Ginna Milena Pedraza - Colombian Folklore
Wednesday, October 19th - 6 to 8 pm - Flamenco technique and choreography
No Experience in Flamenco and/or Colombian Folklore is needed
OPEN to ALL Dancers and Levels of technique!
Wednesday, October 19th - 10am to 1pm
Company class: Flamenco choreography - LBV Company dancers only
Saturday, October 15th Ginna Milena Pedraza and Francisco Mesa “El Nano” will join the Latin Ballet professional company performing ALMA LATINA at Piedmont Virginia Community College, Charlottesville, VA
REGISTER HERE!
$40 for 2 Hour Master Class
$20 for 1 Hour Class
ALL Classes for $100 ($20 discount!)
Students enrolled in regular hours of LBV classes $10 per class.
If you do not have the VENMO app, please bring check/cash with you to class, but you MUST register.
