Ballet Hispánico was founded only six years before it first took the Frederick C. Tillis Performance Hall stage in April 1976.
Even then, there was no doubt the company was a perfect fit for the Fine Arts Center’s inaugural season. Ballet Hispánico had already established itself as a force in American dance on the strength of both exceptional talent and founder Tina Ramirez’s vision of a company that would challenge stereotypes and highlight the joy and celebration inherent in “Latinidad.”
The company has returned to our main stage several times over the ensuing five decades. And their presence is nothing short of essential in a fiftieth anniversary season in which we celebrate a history of bringing community together through the arts. The largest Latino cultural organization in the United States, Ballet Hispánico engages audiences with the work of Latino and Latina choreographers, opens a platform for new cultural dialogue, and nurtures inspiring young dancers. Through its exemplary artistry, Ballet Hispánico champions and amplifies the Latin American experience in the field. The company is committed to continuing to nurture artists, teachers, students, arts leaders, families, and communities through the power of dance.
We look forward to kicking off an incredible 2025-2026 dance series with an engaging, uplifting, and awe-inspiring performance from a company we’re proud to count among our oldest friends.
Performing
House of Mad'moiselle
Buscando a Juan
Club Havana