Bizet’s Carmen has seen countless interpretations over the past 150 years, but never one like this! Acclaimed choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano brings this full-length ballet to the stage, inspired by tauromaquia—the art of bullfighting—breathing a modern life into the legendary opera character through Ballet Hispánico’s electrifying CARMEN.maquia. Carmen has become a cultural icon, inspiring generations of composers, choreographers, and writers to attempt to capture her elusive and alluring nature. One of today’s most sought-after choreographers, Sansano’s quintessential ballet invigorates this timeless tale with an unrelenting energy that leaves you breathless. Highly original and full of explosive movement, CARMEN.maquia is a bold reimagining of this classic story. 

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Ballet Hispánico

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Bizet’s Carmen has seen countless interpretations over the past 150 years, but never one like this! Acclaimed choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano and Ballet Hispánico bring this full-length ballet to the stage, invigorating this timeless tale with an unrelenting energy that leaves you breathless. Highly original and full of explosive movement, CARMEN.maquia is a bold reimagining of this classic story. 

Ballet Hispánico | Student Matinee

### Ballet Hispánico at McCarter Theatre Center

**Date and Time:**  
Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 7:30 PM

**Venue:**  
Matthews Theatre, McCarter Theatre Center

**Event Overview:**  
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Ballet Hispánico, one of America's Cultural Treasures as recognized by the Ford Foundation. This renowned dance company celebrates the joy and diversity of Latinx culture through a mesmerizing fusion of classical ballet, modern dance, and Latin rhythms. Set to the intoxicating beats of conga, rumba, mambo, and more, Ballet Hispánico promises a stirring showcase that is both a cutting-edge crowd pleaser and a tribute to Latinx heritage.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Sombrerísimo** by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
- **Buscando a Juan** by Eduardo Vilaro
- **Club Havana** by Pedro Ruiz

**Tickets:**  
Secure your seats now for the best prices and the best views. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the largest Latinx/e/Hispanic organization in the United States as they bring their vibrant and dynamic performances to the Matthews Theatre stage.

**Additional Information:**  
For more details on tickets, subscriptions, group tickets, and student tickets, please visit our website. 

Celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of Latinx dance with Ballet Hispánico at McCarter Theatre Center!

McCarter Theatre Center

In its Wallis debut Ballet Hispánico presents an evening of dance that explores the diversity of Latinx cultures and brings innovative ways of experiencing and sharing a cultural dialogue. For fifty years Ballet Hispánico has been the leading voice intersecting artistic excellence and advocacy, and is now the largest Latinx cultural organization in the United States and one of America’s Cultural Treasures.

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