Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 35 presents Estévez / Paños y Compañía: La Confluencia
2022-06-11 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:00 pm
Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 35 presents Estévez / Paños y Compañía, winners of the Spanish National Dance Prize for Choreography in 2019, in La Confluencia. Their new exploration into flamenco’s multifaceted evolution features fiveprodigiously talented, inimitable male dancers of danza estilizada and flamenco. Original and riveting, La Confluenciapowerfully imagines the forces that coalesce to make flamenco the evocative art that it is. (U.S. Premiere)
$50, $65, $80, $95

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 35 presents Eva Yerbabuena: D’Madrugá
2022-06-16 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:00 pm
Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 35 presents Eva Yerbabuena y Compañía in D’Madrugá. Flamenco’s grande dame returns to the Festival with a work of pure inspiration transmitted with unmatched beauty, depth, and energy. Miraculous and groundbreaking, Eva Yerbabuena illuminates what it is to be one of the world’s great dancers. (U.S. Premiere)
$50, $65, $80, $95

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 35 presents Fiesta Flamenca
2022-06-17 - 2022-06-18 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:00 pm
Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 35 presents Fiesta Flamenca, a star-studded gala evening of music and dance, illustrating the range and dynamic styles presented in Festival Flamenco. Elegance, sophistication, and physical brilliance challenge the audience to experience flamenco in all its forms. This vibrant display of artistry exemplifies flamenco’s depth and distinct characteristics. In spectacular performances of powerful flamenco, headlining artists of Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, along with Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, share the stage for an evening of unforgettable music and dance. Each evening of Fiesta Flamenca showcases a unique cast!
Friday’s cast features Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, Mercedes de Córdoba, Paloma Fantova, Concha Jareño, and Alfonso Losa.
Saturday’s cast features Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, Rafael Estévez, Valeriano Paños, Pastora Galván, José Maya, and Eva Yerbabuena.
$60, $75, $90, $105

On Point Dance Studio: A World of Dance
2022-06-26 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
6:00 pm
On Point Dance Studio presents our 2022 Summer Recital. Our students will perform routines they have learned during our spring semester, a combination of Folklorico, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tumbling and Contemporary.
$20, $25, $30

The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. 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 the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.

NM Jazz Latino Orchestra
2022-07-09 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:00 pm
In their fifth performance at the NHCC, “Cuba Linda,” the New Mexico Jazz Latino Orchestra (NMJLO) honors the invaluable contributions of Cuban artists to the genres of Latin jazz and salsa. Their journey into the musical styles that have been introduced to the world by beloved Cuban legends begins with Latin jazz interpretations.
$25, $27 w/ $2 discount for NHCC Members

This event was postponed from January 22nd to July 9th. Ticket holders on January 22nd will automatically be transferred to the July 9th performance. If you can not attend the rescheduled performance on July 9th a refund can be issued. Please contact the box office at 505-724-4771 or email david.rivera1@state.nm.us to request a refund.

The concert continues with a long overdue dedication of honor to the “Queen of Salsa” Celia Cruz, known for blending elements of Cuban rhythms such as rumba, guaracha, and son to create her unique signature sound. This tribute set will be led by vocalists Annette Bisconte Aragon and Jackie Zamora, and followed by a performance by the evening’s guest of honor. This year, the New Mexico Jazz Latino Orchestra is pleased to present “La Van Vanera” Yeni Valdes, the famed former vocalist of Los Van Van, who will be performing the hits that she made popular with Los Van Van and NG La Banda, with backing by NMJLO.
The 13-piece ensemble showcases the versatility and talents of artists who are now New Mexico residents, while bringing in international guest artists to introduce audiences to traditional instrumentation and rhythms from Latin America and demonstrate how jazz fusion can provide a harmonious and exciting blend of ancestral and contemporary tones.

Live Pop Up Salsa 2: End of Summer Night Swing
2022-08-27 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:00 pm
NHCC & Melaza Music Present Live Pop Up Salsa 2: End of Summer Night Swing. This night offers a MainStage showcase of some of New Mexico’s hardest working dancers, dance teachers, choreographers, and dance students, who may not have opportunities to demonstrate their art. The evening begins with an hour of dance shows in the Albuquerque Journal Theatre. At the end of the showcase, Fausto Cuevas y La Moderna will perform in the HLA Fountain Courtyard.
$20 w/ $2 discount for NHCC Foundation members, children 12 years old and younger free

Fausto Cuevas y La Moderna, the Monday night house band for the World Famous Floridita Restaurant in Los Angeles, California is a High Energy Salsa Band that takes Latin Tradition to Modern heights!!! From Cuban Guaguanco, Yambu, Salsa, Cumbia, Son, y Chachacha Fausto’s unique blend of styles redefine the boundaries of today’s Salsa Band. La Moderna’s infectious swing will have the audience on it’s feet grooving & dancing the night away.
A World Renown Percussionists based in Oxnard, CA. Fausto’s percussive skills and versatility have made him one of the most popular in demand Percussionist of today. Fausto has toured the world with artists ranging from Latin to Legend. Julio Iglesias, Celia Cruz, Cachao, Issac Delgado, Marc Anthony, Tito Nieves, Jose Alberto “El Canario”, Teena Marie, Britney Spears, Santana, Stevie Wonder, Queen Latifah, Sheila E., & Jennifer Lopez just to name a few.

Arte Poquito: Baila de Bebé
2022-09-08 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-24
10:00 am
Infants 0-18 months and their caregivers explore arts through traditional NM dance and other dance forms using ribbon sticks, rhythm instruments, and even flamenco.
Arte Poquito is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for infants ages 0 to 18 months and caregivers that nurtures creativity and provides bilingual introductory arts experiences balanced with social interaction. Each program focuses on different aspects of Hispanic/Latine arts, including music, dance, and storytelling. NHCC instructors model the introduction of core arts concepts to infants and caregivers in a supportive environment.
This program generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.

World Latina & Mrs. Señora United States
2022-09-18 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Red Carpet
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Show
World Latina & Mrs. Señora United States is New Mexico’s Premier Beauty pageant program. A show for the whole family featuring beauty, glamour, typical heritage dresses, fashion, dancers, music, red carpet and more. Celebrate Latin cultural while emphasizing on the opportunity for personal development and serving the community.
$55 VIP’s, $40 Adults and $15 kids 6 t 12 years old

The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. 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 the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.

¡Globalquerque!: Free Global Headphone Dance Party + Concert
2022-09-22 | NHCC Campus, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
6:00 pm gates open
¡Globalquerque!’s Free Opening Headphone Dance Party + Concert kicks off the weekend and this year will feature New Mexico DJs spinning global grooves and a special LIVE performance by México City’s Son Rompe Pera.
¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico’s 18th Annual Celebration of World Music and Culture is one of the premiere festivals in the Southwest and is recognized around the country and the world for its adventurous programming. ¡Globalquerque! is committed to presenting and exploring our world through music and the arts, bringing people together to reflect on our similarities, celebrate our differences and consider and revel in what makes our experiences unique and what makes them shared.The Festival offers an eclectic, wide-ranging global exploration with a diverse program of dance, film, crafts, food, educational workshops and activities – and, of course, a myriad of exciting and surprising live musical offerings! From the legendary to up-and-coming, from the traditional to the cutting edge, year to year,¡Globaquerque! presents of the best of what our planet has to offer.
Free Community Event
Reserve your free tickets HERE

¡Globalquerque!
2022-09-23 - 2022-09-24 | NHCC Campus, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
4:00 pm gates open
¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico’s Annual Celebration of World Music and Culture, has become a premiere festival in the Southwest since its inception in 2005. The purpose of this annual music and culture festival is to highlight cultures of the world alongside the traditional cultures of New Mexico. The event utilizes multiple stages at the NHCC, including the Plaza Mayor, the Albuquerque Journal Theatre, and the History and Literary Arts courtyard (the Fountain Stage), and features a Global Village of Craft, Culture, and Cuisine and a variety of workshops, demonstrations, and other family activities, along with two nights of performances from around the globe. The festival has featured numerous artists from Spain and Latin American countries, as well as Hispanic artists from New Mexico. Some of these artists have performed at the NHCC at other events comprising part of the Performing Arts program’s seasonal programming.
Learn more at www.Globalquerque.org
Click here for the Globalquerque Line up

Early Bird special (April 8 to June 19):
ONE DAY (September 23 OR 24): $35 adults, $18 ages 13-17, $25 with valid student ID for one day
TWO DAY (September 23 and 24): $50 adults, $25 ages 13-17, $35 with valid student ID for two days, non-transferable;
children 12 and under free.
Advance tickets (June 19 to September 23):
ONE DAY (September 23 OR 24): $40 adults, $20 ages 13-17, $30 with valid student ID
TWO DAY: (September 23 and 24): $60 adults, $30 ages 13-17 for two days, $45 with valid student ID, non-transferable; children 12 and under free.
Day of show (September 23 OR 24):
ONE DAY (September 23 OR 24): $50 adults, $20 ages 13-17, $40 with valid student
TWO DAY: (September 23 and 24): $70 adults, $30 ages 13-17, $60 with valid student ID for two days, non-transferable; Children 12 and under free.
After 9 pm: $20 per day
PLEASE NOTE: A 2-day pass is for one person for two days and may NOT be shared.

¡Globalquerque!: Free Global Fiesta
2022-09-24 | NHCC Campus, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Join us for a fun-filled international journey packed with educational workshops, inter-activities, film, panels, food demos, performances, and much more – with offerings for all ages! – created in collaboration with the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Department of Education! There will be interactive art activities inspired by the music and global cultures visiting the festival to multilingual poetry readings to International Dance Lessons to the NY International Children’s Film Festival Viva Kids Flicks to International Food Demo & Tasting to a presentation on New Mexican History Through New Mexican Traditional Music to workshops from visiting artists from Haiti, Israel, Taos Pueblo, and Malawi and so much more! The ¡Globalquerque! Free Gobal Fiesta is a day filled with exploration and discovery for all ages!
This community event is free, but ticketed.
Please register in advance HERE.

¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico’s 18th Annual Celebration of World Music and Culture is one of the premiere festivals in the Southwest and is recognized around the country and the world for its adventurous programming. ¡Globalquerque! is committed to presenting and exploring our world through music and the arts, bringing people together to reflect on our similarities, celebrate our differences and consider and revel in what makes our experiences unique and what makes them shared. The Festival offers an eclectic, wide-ranging global exploration with a diverse program of dance, film, crafts, food, educational workshops and activities – and, of course, a myriad of exciting and surprising live musical offerings! From the legendary to up-and-coming, from the traditional to the cutting edge, year to year, ¡Globaquerque! presents of the best of what our planet has to offer.

Explorar las Artes: Baila Conmigo
2022-10-04 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-24
10:00 am
Children 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers will have the chance to explore arts through traditional New Mexico dance and other dance forms using ribbon sticks, rhythm instruments, and even flamenco.
Explorar las Artes is a free, bi-monthly 45-minute program for toddlers ages 18 months to 4 years and caregivers that cultivates creativity and self-expression through the exploration of Hispanic/Latine arts and culture. Participants explore the NHCC museum and engage in artmaking, music, movement, dance, drama, and bilingual story time. NHCC instructors model age-appropriate arts techniques that celebrate self-expression, build vocabulary, and strengthen both fine-motor and gross-motor skills in a fun environment.
Free community event. Register below.
This program generously supported through a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant.

The Albuquerque Folk Festival
2022-10-09 | NHCC Campus, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
10:00 am to 10:00 pm
On Sunday, October 9, 2022 The Albuquerque Folk Festival offers over 100 events with 5 performance stages, 7 workshop venues (including music and dance), 3 jam venues, musical-instrument “petting zoo,” kids’ tent, storytelling tent, merchandise tent, instrument consignment tent, bike valet, arts-and-craft vendors, food vendors, and more!
For an overview of the schedule, download a complete 2022 schedule as a PDF file here. Also, if you’d like a preview, you can download our 2022 program booklet as a PDF here.
Advance Tickets: Full price adult ticket $25 w/ discounts for students 19 to 25, seniors 65+, military w/ ID and children 12 to 16. Family passes are available for 2 adults and unlimited kids. Admission is free for seniors 85+ and kids 11 and younger.
Day of show Tickets: Full price adult ticket $30 w/ discounts for students 19 to 25, seniors 65+, military w/ ID and children 12 to 16. Family passes are available for 2 adults and unlimited kids. Admission is free for seniors 85+ and kids

Time of Event:

Gates open at 10:00 am Sunday, Oct 9, 2022
Festival starts at 10:30 am and ends at 9:30 pm
Evening dance(s) start at 7:30 pm
Most workshops, kids’ tent, jams, storytelling, and musical instrument petting zoo end between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm

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Yjastros, featuring invited guests Rafael Estévez and Valeriano Paños
2022-11-11 - 2022-11-12 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:00 pm Friday
4:00 pm Saturday
The National Institute of Flamenco and the National Hispanic Cultural Center present Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company in Çiertas Danças, featuring invited artists Rafael Estévez and Valeriano Paños, and musical guests, singer Alicia Morales and guitarist Ángel Ruíz. Yjastros proudly brings the creative visions of world-renowned flamenco artists to the American public, while cultivating the living art of flamenco in the United States. Guest choreographers and dancers Rafael Estévez and Valeriano Paños, winners of the Spanish National Dance Prize for choreography, will present their work SILENCIOS. In addition to stunning dance from Yjastros and Estévez/Paños, audiences will delight in new music from Alicia Morales and Ángel Ruíz. Yjastros is the flamenco company in residence in the University of New Mexico Dance Program.
$40, $50, $60, $70 w/ a $5 discount for students, seniors and NHCC members

Ninth Annual John D. Robb, Jr. Concert: Música del Corazón
2022-11-13 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2:30 pm- Pre-concert discussion and dance lessons
3:00 pm- Concert begins
Join us on Sunday, Nov. 13 for a celebration of the regional folk traditions of New Mexico, presented in collaboration with the UNM John Donald Robb Musical Trust. The 9th Annual John D. Robb, Jr. Concert: Música del Corazón will feature performances of Baroque Fandangos of New Spain and Historic Fandangos of New Mexico. The performers are as follows:

Noe Garcia Jacinto ~ Spanish and Baroque Guitar, with choreographer and dancer Carlos Menchaca.
A special presentation of the 2022 Robb Award for Excellence in Southwestern Music.
Lone Piñon ~ Orquesta Típica featuring Jordan Wax, Tanya Núñez, Karina Wilson, Santiago Romero, with two couples from Alex Manzanares’ Ballet Folklórico Santa Fe.

Free Community Event. Tickets will be made available one hour prior to the performance for this event.

Fandangos are an intercultural tradition of intertwined music, lyric, and dance that spread to the most remote
corners of the colonies of Spain by the year 1700. Over the next three centuries, they evolved into venues of
resistance, empowerment, and liberation. Fandangos are also celebrations for special occasions and saints’ day
feasts. In colonial New Spain, all social sectors participated, from village fiestas to royal courts. Baroque and
Classical Spanish composers like Santiago de Murcia reintroduced these Mexican musical traditions back to Spain.
The first nineteenth century American visitors to California and New Mexico danced in and wrote about
fandangos with great enthusiasm.

Baila! Baila!’s: Christmas in New Mexico
2022-12-03 - 2022-12-04 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2:00 pm & 7:00 pm Saturday
2:00 pm Sunday
Baila! Baila!’s annual holiday show is a whirlwind extravaganza, taking audiences on a journey through the sights and sounds of Christmas in New Mexico. Music, song, and dance with the traditional Southwestern flair that has been cultivated in our state over the generations, as well as unique segments saluting Christmas traditions from around the world, will delight theatre-goers of all ages. In 2022, Baila! Baila! will be celebrating its 33rd year in spectacular fashion. Christmas in New Mexico features a large, multigenerational cast including dancers as young as six, as well as Baila! Baila!’s professional company dancers. Special guest performances include live mariachi and an appearance by company founder Israela Garcia.
Baila! Baila! Dance Academy was founded in 1990 with the mission of educating students solely in traditional Mexican folk dance. The school’s curriculum expanded to additional dance genres including country western, salsa, hip hop, classical ballet, and Danza Azteca.
Tickets range from $22 to $32, with a $2 discount for students, seniors, and NHCC Members.

Christmas Joy
2022-12-10 - 2022-12-11 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2:00 pm & 6:30 pm Saturday
2:00 pm Sunday
Magnify Dance Ensemble presents Christmas Joy. Come, Experience the Miracle! Awaken your heart to the true Spirit of Christmas in dance as Magnify Dance Ensemble will present the 38th season of its Bravos Award-winning holiday production, Christmas Joy. Over sixty-five classically trained dancers will once again inspire audiences in the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Albuquerque Journal Theater. They come to us with a collection of moving and inspirational classical ballet, jazz and contemporary dance performances choreographed to traditional and contemporary Christmas music.
$28, $35 w/ a $2 discount for students, seniors and NHCC members. Group rates available.

A moving and uplifting production, Christmas Joy has become an Albuquerque holiday tradition. Christmas Joy is the recipient of multiple awards including the Bravos Award for Dance Excellence in 1999 by members of the Albuquerque Arts Alliance, and the Albuquerque Community Live Art and Performance Services (Q-Claps) Applause Award for favorite performance in 2012.

The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. 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 the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.

Festival Ballet Albuquerque: Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment
2022-12-16 - 2022-12-18 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7 pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
2 pm Saturday and Sunday
Festival Ballet Albuquerque is partnering with the National Hispanic Cultural Center to present an original production, The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment choreographed by Patricia Dickinson Wells.
The beloved holiday classic is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with added elements of the state’s heritage and traditions including Spanish dancers, southwestern snakes, sheep and shepherdesses, a lively fandango, a storyteller doll with children, Mr. Coyote and Ms. Roadrunner and lavish western Victorian-era costumes.
In this 11th year, Zozobra is the newest character addition, with the production showcasing New Mexico heritage and traditions while maintaining the classical grace and family appeal of its origins. A live orchestra performs under the baton of David Felberg for 2022 in what has become an annual family holiday tradition.
$49, $39, $29, $20, $14 w/ $2 discount for seniors, kids 12 and younger and NHCC members

Opera Southwest: New Year’s with the Opera!
2022-12-31 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2:30 pm
New Year’s with the Opera! is a fun variety show featuring Opera Southwest’s most beloved recent performers, the Albuquerque Youth Symphony, and the Opera Southwest Chamber Orchestra. With a variety of opera favorites and light classics, there is something for everyone to ring in the New Year.
$53, $63, $73 with an additional $95 for the Opera Southwest After-Party

General Public tickets on sale now! Learn more: Opera Southwest

This event is a rental event, not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images, and description for the event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue. 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 the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.

Broadway Bound LIVE: Audition Masterclass
2023-01-20 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Rehearsal Halls
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Join Broadway Bound LIVE hopefuls for an audition Masterclass taught by Elizabeth Gabel. Elizabeth is known for her work in casting on Stranger Things (2022), Logan (2017), Sicario (2015), and Terminator Salvation (2009), among other movies and shows. Elizabeth’s deep knowledge of casting and production make her the perfect person to kick off Season 2 of Broadway Bound LIVE.
This masterclass is open to members of the community. Registration to audit the course costs $20. Space is limited.

Broadway Bound LIVE is a docu-series that follows 18 young Broadway hopefuls through a semester of training and 8 rounds of elimination to produce a Musical Theatre Champion, and recipient of a $60,000 scholarship to AMDA College of the Performing Arts in New York City. Unlike other performance competition shows, this opportunity is only open to those who qualify based on a demonstration of financial need. This allows us to level the playing field and provide access to low income individuals who likely have not had access to the same levels of training and preparation as their more affluent peers.
Broadway Bound LIVE is closed to the public except for an Audition Masterclass taught by Elizabeth Gabel on Friday from 3:00 -5:00 pm and the Closing Ceremonies on Saturday from 6:00 – 7:30pm. Anyone interested in auditioning for the program may do so at www.katharsismedia.org/casting

Broadway Bound LIVE: Closing Ceremonies
2023-01-21 | NHCC-BOD-January-2020-Meeting
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Join us as we announce the cast of Season 2 of Broadway Bound LIVE! The evening will begin with some highlights of the audition process, along with the introduction of our production team and coaches, and, of course, the announcement of the official cast of Season 2 of Broadway Bound LIVE. As a special treat we will also reveal of the first challenge!
Tickets are $5, but seats are limited. Buy tickets here or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.

Broadway Bound LIVE is a docu-series that follows 18 young Broadway hopefuls through a semester of training and 8 rounds of elimination to produce a Musical Theatre Champion, and recipient of a $60,000 scholarship to AMDA College of the Performing Arts in New York City. Unlike other performance competition shows, this opportunity is only open to those who qualify based on a demonstration of financial need. This allows us to level the playing field and provide access to low income individuals who likely have not had access to the same levels of training and preparation as their more affluent peers.
Broadway Bound LIVE is closed to the public except for an Audition Masterclass taught by Elizabeth Gabel on Friday from 3:00 -5:00 pm and the Closing Ceremonies on Saturday from 6:00 – 7:30pm. Anyone interested in auditioning for the program may do so at www.katharsismedia.org/casting

Brigham Young University's Living Legends: Storytellers
2023-01-26 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:00 pm
Living Legends celebrates heritage and culture. In a performance of culturally inspired dance, music, and costumes, Brigham Young University’s Living Legends celebrates Latin American, Native American, and Polynesian cultures in their show, Storytellers.
$17, $27 & $37
Run Time: 90 minutes

There is nothing new in the legend that we are about to tell. It has been told in every age, in every land, in every tongue. It is the story of today and tomorrow—of how we connect with the Earth, each other, and those who have gone before. This is the story of the Living Legends.
Spectacular choreography, colorful costumes, and heart-pounding music bring to life the skill, beauty, and authenticity of these traditional cultures. All Living Legends members are of Native American, Latin American, or Polynesian heritage. Storytellers reflects the cycle of civilizations and weaves together the legends of the past with the reality of today. From the exciting Polynesian haka and poi and the graceful Mexican Fiesta dances to the expertise behind the Native American Hoop Dance, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.

The event is a rental event, not an NHCC production. 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 the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.

Festival Ballet Albuquerque: Dracula, A Love Story
2023-02-17 - 2023-02-18 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:00 pm
Festival Ballet Albuquerque presents Dracula, A Love Story. Back by popular demand, Patricia Dickinson Wells brings Bram Stoker’s macabre novel DRACULA back to the stage in a fully realized dance rendition: Dracula, A Love Story. The production with the Festival Ballet Albuquerque, promises to be a truly 21st century production of a 19th century story that continues to capture the imaginations of young and old alike for two breathtaking performances! Sold out in 2020! Festival Ballet ABQ is also known for its critically acclaimed Nutcracker Ballet in the Land of Enchantment & Sacred Journeys with Robert Mirabal.
$49, $39, $29, $20, $14 w/ $2 discount for seniors & kids 12 and younger
Run Time: 120 minutes

“Dracula meets Lestat” in this dramatic vampire production, complete with choreography by Ms. Dickinson Wells, sets by John Malolepsy, lighting by Eric Kennedy, lavish costumes and flying trickery provided by Flying by Foy from Las Vegas, combined to pack plenty of scares from the zombie-like gargoyles and evil minions. With powerful choreography, classical music, eerie effects, and an unsurpassed love story spanning centuries, do not miss this production! It’s a sophisticated original ballet set in an elegant, dark, portrayal of Stoker’s timeless tale of love, bloodlust, loss, and redemption. It’s great Valentine’s fare! See it if you dare!

The event is a rental event, not an NHCC production. 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 the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.

Carnaval 2023: Homage
2023-02-24 - 2023-02-25 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:30 pm
Frank Leto and PANdemonium with the Odara Dance Ensemble present Carnaval 2023: Homage!
Frank Leto will be celebrating his 18th annual Carnaval performance at the NHCC’s Roy E. Disney Center for the Performing Arts with a production entitled Homage. This unique production will pay respect to the rhythms, cultures and people who have influenced Frank and Pilar Leto. Carnaval performances share with audiences the musical styles and dance of Brazil, Trinidad, Cuba and New Orleans, featuring Frank’s original compositions and original choreographies and costumes by Pilar’s Odara Dance Ensemble.
$17, $22, $27 with a $2 discount for seniors, children 12 years old and younger & NHCC members
Run Time: 120 minutes

Carnaval 2023 will be an acknowledgement and tribute to the many people who have impacted Frank and Pilar‘s life, gifting them the skills and knowledge to become the talented artists they are today. Joined by PANdemonium and the Odara Dance Ensemble, the festivities are intended to lift spirits, and pay homage to Carnaval traditions.

Broadway Bound LIVE: Round 3
2023-03-04 | NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The program is a televised musical theatre competition show for low income young adults between the ages of 18-28. The program awards up to 18 contestants with private voice, group dance, and group acting lessons for 16 weeks as they compete for a $60,000 Scholarship to AMDA College of the Performing Arts in New York City. Learn more at www.katharsismedia.org/bblsponsor.
$22, $27 & $32, with a $2 discount for seniors and students 12 years old and younger
Price of the ticket includes a $2 Facility Fee.
Run time: Approximately 2 & 1/2 hours.

Arte Poquito: Baila Conmigo
2023-03-07 | NHCC-Newsletter-August-11-–-24
10:00 am
Babies and toddlers ages 0 months to 4 years and their caregivers explore arts through traditional NM dance and other dance forms using ribbon sticks, rhythm instruments, and even flamenco.
Arte Poquito is a free, monthly, 45-minute program for babies and toddlers ages 0 months to 4 years and their caregivers that cultivates creativity and self-expression through the exploration of Hispanic/Latine arts and culture. Participants explore the NHCC Museum, Performing Arts Center, and engage in artmaking, music, movement, dance, drama, and bilingual story time. NHCC instructors model age-appropriate arts techniques that celebrate self-expression, build vocabulary, and strengthen both fine-motor and gross-motor skills in a fun environment.
Free Community Event. Please register here or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.
This program is generously supported by Bank of Albuquerque.

Teoquiyaoatl (Sacred Portal): Performance and Installation by Angel Cabrales
2023-03-09 | NM
8:00pm MST
NHCC Plaza Mayor
Join us for a performance and interactive art installation on the plaza with Fronteras del Futuro artist, Angel Cabrales!
Teoquiyaoatl references a sacred portal through which the explorers of the parallel universe Axihuical breach the universal membrane and cross into this universe to greet the people of our world through dance.
Created by Angel Cabrales in collaboration with Melissa Melpignano with music by Henry Van. Dance performance by Melissa Melpignano, Jenny Morales, Chris Delgado, and Jensen Springer.
NHCC Art Museum Open until 7:30pm
Click here to register for this free community event.
Photo Courtesy of Angel Cabrales

Opera Southwest: Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot
2023-03-12 - 2023-03-19 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
March 12, 15, 17 & 19, 2023
2:00 pm Sunday, 7:30 pm Wednesday & Friday
Opera Southwest presents Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot, a fully staged opera with orchestra, sung in Italian with English translation supertitles.
Nessun dorma… No one sleeps in this beautiful new production of one of Puccini’s most famous operas by director Mo Zhou. A fairytale set in ancient China, Turandot brims with masterful music from start to finish. Maestro Anthony Barrese conducts.
$22, $42, $63, $85, $105 with discounts for groups of 8 or more, anyone 30 years old and younger and Opera for All with a WIC or EBT card.

Running time 2 hours, including one intermission.
General Public tickets on sale now! Learn more: Opera Southwest

This event is a rental event, not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images, and description for the event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue. 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 the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.

Magnify Dance Ensemble: How Love Wins
2023-03-25 - 2023-03-26 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
Magnify Dance Ensemble presents How Love Wins. How Love Wins is a sequel to the award-winning holiday production of Christmas Joy. Inspired by the Gospel and expressed through dance, the story of How Love Wins is filled with meaningful and engaging choreography. Progressing from the birth of Jesus through His life, death and resurrection, this newest addition to Magnify Dance Ensemble’s repertoire builds on the professionalism and extraordinary level of performance art our audiences have come to expect.
$28, $35 w/ a $2 discount for students, seniors and NHCC members. Group rates available.
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale starting on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Run time: approximately 2 hours

The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. 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 the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.

PAPA’s Senior Showcase 2023
2023-03-28 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:00 pm
The Senior Class of 2023 at Public Academy for Performing Arts showcases what they do best in music, dance, theatre, film, and visual art. Don’t miss your opportunity to see these rising stars, as this event is one night only!
Approximate length of event: 2.5 hours
$10, $20, $30

The event is a rental event, not an NHCC production. 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 the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
