19th Annual Come Out Show: Artistic Directions
2021-11-06 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7 pm
For 19 years Sinatra DeVine Productions has been producing show-stopping variety shows highlighting up-and-coming Drag Queen performances in celebration of National Coming Out Day. This show has always been on the cutting edge when “drag” was only considered taboo. Our last show was in 2016, and fans and supporters have been “aching” to be part of that fabulously dragalicious experience once more. Chaz Malibu and Fontana DeVine will again serve as your hosts with the most. Come see past entertainers and newcomers, and remember and celebrate the lives of those whom we have lost. Take out your boa, crowns, high heels, and wigs…the higher the better. See you for this one-night-only event!
$25 w/ discounts for students and seniors

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.

Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company Presents Yjastros By Design
2021-11-12 - 2021-11-13 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8 pm—Friday
2 pm & 8 pm—Saturday
Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company Presents Yjastros By Design, the seasonal culmination of the company’s progression and evolution. This season’s performances show the company’s resurgence from a challenging period that has deepened the members’ resolve to continue honing their flamenco expression in new ways. Yjastros By Design features intricate re-imaginings of choreographic masterpieces set on Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company by Artistic Director Joaquín Encinias, together with guest artist Lidón Patiño from Castellón, Spain, and other choreographers. Both Encinias and Patiño will take the stage with the company in this production.
This season highlights tradition and innovation in the world of flamenco and features choreographies created by artists at the global forefront of the art form. Yjastros is the flamenco company in residence with the University of New Mexico Dance Program.
$30, $40, $50, $60 w/ $5 discount for students, seniors and NHCC members
COVID PROTOCOLS:
This performance requires all attendees to be fully vaccinated (final dose received at least two weeks prior to the event) and provide proof of vaccination by showing either the original vaccination card or a printed copy of the card, or a photo of the card, before entering the venue. All ticket holders who have NOT been vaccinated must have received a negative COVID-19 diagnostic test (a PCR or rapid COVID-19 test) within 48 hours before entry to the NHCC and must provide proof of a negative test result before entering the facility. MASKS ARE REQUIRED INSIDE THE NHCC, WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.

The Musical Adventures of Oliver Twist
2021-11-20 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2 pm (MST)
New Mexico Young Actors presents The Musical Adventures of Oliver Twist. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, this musical follows the orphan Oliver from his escapades during a life of thievery with Fagin’s criminal gang to the loving home of Mr. Brownlow. The tuneful score is by Scott DeTurk, who is the composer of the music from our popular 2016 production of Pocahontas.
$14; $2 discount for children 12 and younger
School matinees on Thursday and Friday, November 18 and 19, at 10 am both days. To reserve tickets for the school matinees, please call NM Young Actors at (505) 821-8055.

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.

Baila! Baila!’s Christmas in New Mexico 2021
2021-12-03 - 2021-12-04 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7 pm Friday, 2 pm & 7 pm Saturday
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 theatregoers of all ages. In 2021, Baila! Baila! will be celebrating their 32nd 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 a 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 has expanded to additional dance genres including country western, salsa, hip hop, classical ballet, and Danza Azteca.
$22, $27, $32 w/ $2 discounts for students, seniors and NHCC members
COVID PROTOCALS:

As the health and safety of our visitors, employees, and the community are our utmost priority, everyone is required to wear an approved mask or cloth face covering when entering any facility on the NHCC campus.
All visitors are encouraged to review the
Department of Cultural Affairs Covid-safe visiting guidelines here.
We appreciate your cooperation.

Christmas Joy
2021-12-11 - 2021-12-12 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2 pm & 6:30 pm Saturday, 2 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 presents the 37th season of its Bravos Award-winning holiday production. Over sixty-five classically trained dancers will once again inspire audiences with a repertoire of moving and inspirational classical ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance performances choreographed to traditional and contemporary Christmas music.
$25, $33 w/ $2 discount for students, seniors and NHCC members. Group rates available.

A moving and uplifting production, Christmas Joy has become an Albuquerque holiday tradition, and the recipient of multiple awards including the Albuquerque Arts Alliance’s Bravos Award for Dance Excellence in 1999 and the Albuquerque Community Live Art and Performance Services (Q-Claps) Applause Award for favorite performance in 2012.
COVID PROTOCALS:
As the health and safety of our visitors, employees, and the community are our utmost priority, everyone is required to wear an approved mask or cloth face covering when entering any facility on the NHCC campus.
All visitors are encouraged to review the
Department of Cultural Affairs Covid-safe visiting guidelines here.
We appreciate your cooperation.

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.

Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment
2021-12-17 - 2021-12-19 | 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, Ms. Roadrunner, and lavish western Victorian-era costumes. This tenth anniversary year will see the addition of Zozobra, 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 Maestro Guillermo Figueroa, Principal Conductor of the Santa Fe Symphony and an internationally renowned conductor and violinist who was a 2012 Latin Grammy nominee.
$49, $39, $29, $20, $14 w/ $2 discount for seniors, children12 and younger, and NHCC members
COVID PROTOCALS:

As the health and safety of our visitors, employees, and the community are our utmost priority, everyone is required to wear an approved mask or cloth face covering when entering any facility on the NHCC campus.
All visitors are encouraged to review the
Department of Cultural Affairs Covid-safe visiting guidelines here.
We appreciate your cooperation.

PLATINUM GALA – PAPA's 20th Anniversary Celebration
2022-01-14 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7 pm
The Foundation at Public Academy for Performing Arts presents PAPA’s 20th Anniversary Gala Event. Celebrate the school’s 20th anniversary, re-connect with classmates and instructors, meet new people, and enjoy an evening of alumni talent. This event is open to the public.
$10, $20, $30, no discounts
COVID PROTOCALS:

As the health and safety of our visitors, employees, and the community are our utmost priority, everyone is required to wear an approved mask or cloth face covering when entering any facility on the NHCC campus.
All visitors are encouraged to review the
Department of Cultural Affairs Covid-safe visiting guidelines here.
We appreciate your cooperation.

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.

High Spirit Dance: Recital Dancing For Jesus
2022-01-29 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
4 pm
A ballet, jazz, and hip-hop dance recital featuring children, young adults, and professional dancers—an exciting ensemble of students and teachers bringing today’s music to life in high-quality dance productions.
$12, $15, $17
COVID PROTOCOLS:

As the health and safety of our visitors, employees, and the community are our utmost priority, everyone is required to wear an approved mask or cloth face covering when entering any facility on the NHCC campus.
All visitors are encouraged to review the
Department of Cultural Affairs Covid-safe visiting guidelines here.
We appreciate your cooperation.

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.

Carnaval 2022: Queenie, Queen of Carnaval
2022-02-25 - 2022-02-26 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:30 pm
Carnaval, the festive season occurring before Lent in many countries, including Latin American and Caribbean nations as well as parts of the United States, is one of the world’s most widespread celebrations and one of its biggest parties. Carnaval was first celebrated at the NHCC in 2002 and has been part of the Center’s regular seasonal programming since 2006, with regular performances by presenting partners Frank Leto & PANdemonium and Pilar Leto & the Odara Dance Ensemble. Carnaval 2022 marks the NHCC’s 16th annual Carnaval Celebration—a dazzling spectacle of vibrant dance, stirring music, colorful costumes, an engaging storyline, and special surprises. Based on a children’s book of the same name, written by Frank Leto and illustrated by his six-year-old granddaughter, the show follows a little girl named Queenie as she learns how Carnaval is celebrated in a variety of locations.
$17, $22, $27 with $2 discount for seniors, children 12 and younger, & NHCC members

As the book is read to Queenie on stage, it will be projected on screen for the audience to view as well, alternating with live music and dance. This one-of-a-kind celebration features Frank Leto’s original music based on Carnaval traditions of Brazil, Trinidad, Cuba, and New Orleans.
Frank Leto, leader and director of the band PANdemonium, with which he has recorded three world music CDs, is a multitalented instrumentalist who plays Brazilian and Afro-Cuban percussion and Trinidadian steel drums. His love for rhythms has taken him to Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Cuba; while in Cuba, he studied soneros, tres, and batá, as reflected in his original compositions and performances. Pilar Leto, founder and artistic director of the Odara Dance Ensemble, is a dancer, choreographer, and producer who has performed and taught Brazilian, Caribbean, and Afro-Cuban dance for over 25 years. She also studied in Cuba, with premier dancers of the Conjunto Folklórico Nacional and Raíces Profundas. Members of PANdemonium and the Odara Dance Ensemble, with extensive and impressive backgrounds in Latin percussion and dance, include César Bauvallet (trombone and musical director), Kanoa Kaluhiwa (saxophone), John Bartlit (drums), Howard Cloud (bass), Steve Figueroa (keyboards), Bo Razon (guitar), Tomas White (percussion), and dancers Evelyn Linzy, Victoria Gutierrez, Darrin Visarraga, and Amina Dunn, along with Frank Leto (steel drum, vocals), Pilar Leto, Ayden Ghoreishi from the NHCC’s Circo Latino program (performing on stilts), and other special guest artist dancers.
COVID PROTOCOLS:
This event will require either a proof of vaccination completed at least 14 days prior to the event or a negative COVID test administered by a health care professional within 72 hours of the event. Originals or photos of documents with a matching ID will be accepted. PANdemonium and the Odara Dance Ensemble respectfully requests visitors to wear masks during the performance.

NM Gay Men’s Chorus: You Are Enough
2022-04-02 - 2022-04-03 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:30 pm Saturday, 3 pm Sunday
New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus presents “You Are Enough.” Mental health includes our emotional, physiological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Too often, this subject seems off limits. In a first for NMGMC, we’re dedicating a concert to a topic so often ignored. We’ll be exploring music that looks to help shake that stigma and allow us to face some of our concerns and fears. We’re not promising answers, but we promise you’re not alone.
NM Gay Men’s Chorus Website Here
COVID PROTOCOLS:

New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus respectfully requests visitors to wear masks during the performance.

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
2022-04-09 - 2022-04-10 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2 pm
Magnify Dance Ensemble presents How Love Wins, a sequel to the company’s award-winning holiday production ofChristmas 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 carries on the professionalism and extraordinary level of performance our audiences have come to expect. How Love Wins came alive as a new opportunity for Magnify to share the redeeming love of our Savior with our audiences.
$25, $33 w/ $2 discount for students, seniors, and NHCC members. Group rates available.

We appreciate your cooperation.

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.

PAPA’s Senior Showcase 2022
2022-04-14 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7 pm
The Class of 2022 at Public Academy for Performing Arts showcases what they do best in music, dance, theatre, film, and visual arts. Don’t miss your opportunity to see these rising stars, as this event is one night only!
$10, $20, $30
Approximate length of event: 2.5 hours

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.

Sacred Journeys III
2022-04-22 - 2022-04-24 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:00 pm Friday & Saturday, 2:00 pm Sunday
Festival Ballet Albuquerque and the NHCC present Sacred Journeys III. Classical and contemporary dance combine with the eclectic music of two-time Grammy award-winning Taos Pueblo musician Robert Mirabal in this reflection of New Mexican cultures through dance, music, and spoken word. Mirabal collaborates with Festival Ballet Albuquerque’s artistic director Patricia Dickinson Wells and with internationally renowned New York City Ballet dancer Jock Soto, of Navajo and Puerto Rican descent. Soto, who is originally from Gallup, NM, and will also make guest appearances onstage, now lives in Eagle Nest, NM.
$14, $20, $29, $39, $49 w/ $2 discount for seniors, children under 12 and NHCC members

Additional choreographers for the production are native New Mexican Dominic Guerra and internationally known Vladimir Conde-Reche, a native of São Paulo, Brazil. Additional guest artists include the Trujillo Family traditional Native American dancers.
Robert Mirabal, dedicated to keeping alive the centuries-old customs of Taos Pueblo, is also a leading proponent of world music, and has merged his Indigenous American sound with the music of Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, tapping into a planetary pulse with a style that defies characterization. His 2002 breakthrough PBS special, Music from a Painted Cave, is unsurpassed in Native American theatrical expression.
A former principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, Jock Soto was one of the last dancers to be personally selected by founder George Balanchine when he was barely 16. He danced featured roles in over 40 ballets, of which more than 35 were created for him. The author of Every Step You Take and the subject of the documentary Water Flowing Together (the name of his Navajo clan), Soto teaches partnering and technique classes at the School of American Ballet, where he has been a permanent member of the faculty since 1996.
Sacred Journeys III brings together the rich and diverse culture of our state, while providing extraordinary role models for New Mexico’s youth.
SACRED JOURNEYS II: The Live Performance Recording was honored to be screened in 2021 at the Red Nation International Film festival and the American Indian Film Festival.

Yjastros: featuring the Orchestra of New Spain: Quem Quæritis? A Flamenco Drama
2022-04-29 - 2022-04-30 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:00 pm Friday, 2:00 pm Saturday
Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company 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. Together with the Orchestra of New Spain, Yjastros presents Quem Quæritis? A Flamenco Drama. This performance draws from the tradition of the pastorela, told through imaginative, dynamic flamenco performance. Yjastros dramatizes human ingenuity and resilience through intricate choreographic masterpieces by Artistic Director Joaquín Encinias, Marco Flores, and other choreographers. This season highlights tradition and innovation in the world of flamenco and features choreographies made by artists at the global forefront of the art form, as well as unique musical accompaniment from the award-winning Orchestra of New Spain. Yjastros is the flamenco company in residence in the University of New Mexico Dance Program.
$40, $50, $60, $70 w/$5 discount for students, seniors and NHCC members

High Spirit Dance: Recital Dancing For Jesus
2022-05-21 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
4:00 pm
A ballet, jazz, and hip-hop dance recital featuring children, young adults, and professional dancers—an exciting ensemble of students and teachers bringing today’s music to life in high-quality dance productions.
$12, $15, $17

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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

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.

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.
