Ballet Hispánico – Crafting a Ballet from Bizet’s Masterpiece with Eduardo Vilaro
Sat, Feb 1 | 7:30PM
Music by Georges Bizet
In CARMEN.maquia, the music is not just a backdrop; it’s the very heartbeat of the story. The score, beautifully woven with Spanish influences like flamenco and bolero, flows seamlessly with the dancers’ movements, amplifying their emotions and bringing the passionate narrative to life.
While the original Carmen score by Bizet is famous for its iconic melodies, here, the music is reimagined, blending Bizet’s timeless themes with new interpretations, reflecting both the fiery spirit of Spanish culture and the raw energy of the ballet. Flamenco’s vibrant rhythms, with its urgent, staccato beats, mirror the intensity of the dancers’ bodies, while the haunting strains of the bolero echo the tension and longing that pulse through the performance.
The result is a dynamic fusion of sound and movement, where every note seems to dance alongside the performers. The music doesn’t just accompany the ballet—it becomes the ballet, intensifying every pirouette, every leap, every gesture. The dancers’ emotions are underscored by the rhythm of their steps and the melodies that swell and recede, pulling the audience deeper into Carmen’s world of passion, jealousy, and fate.
In this reimagined CARMEN.maquia, the music and the dance are inseparable, creating a visceral experience that lingers long after the final note fades.
Tickets
SAT, FEB 1 | 7:30PM
Mahalia Jackson Theater
New Orleans, Louisiana
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ABOUT BALLET HISPÁNICO
Ballet Hispánico was founded on the principle that everyone deserves dance, quality dance training, and innovative performances. In creating the company in 1970, Tina Ramirez shattered a glass ceiling – challenging iconic representations and exposing the joy and celebration to be found in Latindad. Despite its humble origins, Ballet Hispánico immediately served as a catalyst for people in the Latine/x/Hispanic community, especially for Latino youth, to follow their dreams in the cultural world.
Today, as the largest Latino cultural organization in the United States and one of America’s Cultural Treasures, Ballet Hispánico’s three main programs, the Company, School of Dance, and Community Arts Partnerships bring together communities to celebrate the ever growing and multifaceted Hispanic diasporas. Ballet Hispánico’s New York City headquarters provide the space and cultural heart for Latinx dance in the United States. It is a space that expands on Ramirez’s original vision by providing our community the ability to train through dedicated scholarship opportunities, exceptional dance training, inclusive cultural dialogues, and exemplary performances. No matter their background or identity, Ballet Hispánico welcomes and serves all, breaking stereotypes and celebrating the beauty and diversity of Hispanic cultures through dance.
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