Dance
Congregation B’nai Israel: Dance Up Close (Rental)
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM5:30 pm Renowned ballerina Alisha Brach, a New Mexico native currently with the Royal Danish Ballet will be joined by professional dancer Da’von Doane of the Dance Theater of Harlem, New York, for an evening of choreographed works featuring solo, pas de deux and ensemble pieces. Ms. Brach and Mr. Doane will be joined by members of local ballet companies for the program finale. Pre-performance reception and “Meet the Artists” post performance reception. Silent Auction including works of fine art, jewelry, clothing and much more. Proceeds from (more...)
¡Baile! Rueda de Casino (Cuban Salsa) Dance Class
NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-246 pm to 7 pm Beginning and Intermediate - This class is geared for teenagers and adults. Come learn footwork, partner skills and choreography. No experience necessary. 7 pm to 8 pm Intermediate and Advanced - In order to participate in this class, dancers must know how to keep time, closed position calls, dame, enchufla, and outside turn. Dance classes taught by Sarita Streng, Nick Babic, Adam "El Caballo" Metcalf, Larry Heard, and Rueda 505 Friends. In the meantime, a fun video from Rueda Con Ritmo Dance (more...)
Domingos en Arte: Baracutanga
Patio | Fountain Courtyard 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States7:30 pm Baracutanga is a seven-piece band representing four different countries (Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, USA) that prides itself on arranging traditional South American rhythms in new and interesting ways, such as huayño and cumbia with Middle-Eastern darbuka or mixing Afro-Cuban bata and Afro-Peruvian festejo with Andean zampoñas, among several other rhythmic combinations. This kind of experimentation, coupled with blending ancestral traditions with a modern sensibility, has resulted in an exciting and distinct Latin flavor all its own that leaves dancing crowds always wanting more. Advance $11, Day (more...)
High Spirit Dance Recital Dancing For Jesus (Rental)
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM2 pm A ballet, jazz, and hip-hop dance recital featuring children, young adults, and professional dancers—an exciting ensemble of students and teachers bringing contemporary music to life in high-quality dance productions. $12, $15, $17 no other discounts The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of (more...)
ABQ Latin Dance Fest Lecture Series: Cuban Music: Beyond Buena Vista Social Club
NHCC-BOD-January-2020-Meeting6: 30 pm PRESENTER: Daybert Linares Díaz SYNOPSIS: In 1999, the release of a documentary “Buena Vista Social Club,” which depicted the process of recording the album of the same title two years prior, became a worldwide phenomenon. After decades of partial musical obscurity due to the U.S. embargo on the island, the international audience was once again regaled with the sounds of a pre-1959, pre-communist Cuba. For many U.S. people, Buena Vista Social Club signified a return to those times, a memory of a “lost” island (more...)
ABQ Latin Dance Festival 2018: Class Schedule
PNM Rehearsal Hall 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United StatesAlbuquerque Latin Dance Festival is proud to welcome both local and guest instructors to this year's festival. Check out the full schedule below. *schedule subject to change DAte Time Location Instructor Description Level Friday August 24th 10:00AM – 11:00AM PNM-A Patti Smith Connections All Levels Friday August 24th 10:00AM – 11:00AM PNM-B Sarita and Shawn Claude Intro to Bachata Beginning Friday August 24th 11:15AM – 12:15AM PNM-A Rob Grisko Body Movements All Levels Friday August 24th 11:15AM – 12:15AM PNM-B Tony Espinoza Intro to Tango Beginning Friday (more...)
ABQ Latin Dance Festival 2018: Saturday Night Concert
Patio | Fountain Courtyard 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States7 pm ABQ Latin Dance Festival 2018: Home Is Where the Art Is! The Albuquerque Latin Dance Fest returns to its roots. This year, we will highlight all that New Mexico has, all that it does, and all that it is. We humbly invite you to join us in celebrating our local music, dance, and community. Grab your dancing shoes and turn up the heat at the annual Albuquerque Latin Dance Festival. The four-day rhythm and movement celebration features live performances by world-class dancers as well as (more...)
ABQ Latin Dance Festival 2018: Sunday Night Wrap Up
Patio | Fountain Courtyard 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States7 pm Wrap up the 2018 Albuquerque Latin Dance Festival at the NHCC with a final evening of music and dance, featuring special guest DJ’s, in the intimate atmosphere of the Center’s Fountain Courtyard. Tickets: This event only: $12 All access pass: $75 (Includes access to Thursday night kick off, Friday night concert, Saturday night concert; and Sunday night wrap up. Limited availability)
¡GLOBALQUERQUE!
NHCC Campus 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NMThe advance 2 Day Passes are off line. They will be available at the gate starting at 4 pm. Grounds open at 4 pm for performances that will start at 6:20 pm and run until at least 11:40 pm ¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico’s 14th Annual World Music & Culture Celebration returns to the National Hispanic Cultural Center on September 21 and 22, 2018. This year’s festival will bring three stages of music from five continents over two nights. Relax in the intimate courtyard setting of the Fountain Stage, enjoy (more...)
Ballet Folklórico de Mexico de Amalia Hernández
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM7:30 pm Ballet Folklórico de México was formed in 1952 by the dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández. For six decades it has presented dances that reflect the traditional culture of Mexico, including indigenous Mesoamerica. The ensemble performs three times weekly at the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City. Additionally, it has toured widely and has appeared in over 80 countries, including a private performance at the White House for President and Mrs. Kennedy and command performances at the feet of the Sphinx in Egypt, bringing the (more...)