Ballet Hispánico – The Art Behind the Set Design with Luis Crespo
Sat, Feb 1 | 7:30PM
Gustavo Ramírez Sansano on the set and costumes…
Another challenge was how do we make it look? Do I want to make it look like Spain or what people think of Spain? Which is different from what we really are. That’s why I chose two different artists for the set and the costumes who are Spanish and from my generation. The costume designer is a really famous fashion designer in Spain, David Delfin. And the set designer is my partner in the arts. His name is Luis Crespo. When I had to describe to them what kind of look, there was a lot of discussion, and I was clear that I didn’t want red or dots or no mantilla or that sort of thing. In the search we were doing, we found a relationship with Picasso. Picasso has a whole collection in Paris just about Carmen. He loved bullfighting, and he loved Carmen. So we found that connection, and that’s why the stage is all white. It’s like a canvas. The idea of the costumes are like the inside costumes of the flamenco dancers, which is just white. And I liked the idea of drawing the stage with the dancers.
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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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