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Magnify Dance Ensemble: Christmas Joy
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM2 pm & 6:30 pm Saturday 2 pm Sunday NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre 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 40th 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 (more...)

East Mountain Dance: Cinderella!
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM2:00 pm & 6:30 pm East Mountain Dance presents a fairytale favorite, “Cinderella!” the ballet. Cinderella, a young woman who is mistreated and underestimated by her stepmother and stepsisters, overcomes adversity and hardship with a little encouragement, guidance, and magic from her mystical Fairy Godmother. Join us as we follow Cinderella from dust and rags, through a garden of fairies, to a splendid ball at the palace, and back home where she finds herself awakening from the dream that is about to become her reality. Set to (more...)

Student Matinee: Carnaval 2025: Veinte Años (Not Public)
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM10:00 am The Center invites students of all ages to attend a special free matinee performance of Carnaval 2025! NHCC requires one chaperone or school staff member for every 15 students at school performances. Limited bus funding for free performances and behind the scenes experiences available — please contact alejandrina.padilla@dca.nm.gov for availability and information. *** THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC PERFORMANCE*** About the show: Carnaval 2025 will once again showcase Frank Leto and PANdemonium, along with the dancers from Odara Dance Ensemble. This vibrant production takes the audience on (more...)

Carnaval 2025: Veinte Años
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM7:30 pm NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre The National Hispanic Cultural Center will celebrate Veinte Años of Carnaval at the Albuquerque Journal Theatre. Carnaval 2025 will once again showcase Frank Leto and PANdemonium, along with the dancers from Odara Dance Ensemble. This vibrant production takes the audience on a journey to four iconic Carnaval destinations—Brazil, Trinidad, Cuba, and New Orleans—immersing them in the music, dance, costumes, and cultures of each region. This year, attendees will be invited to dance to the lively rhythms of samba, salsa, calypso, (more...)

PAPA Spring Dance Concert 2025
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM7:00 pm Thursday & Friday 2:00 pm Saturday The Public Academy for Performing Arts presents the annual Spring Dance Concert featuring beginning to pre-professional ballet, contemporary, flamenco, hip-hop, and jazz dance students in grades 6 – 12. Run time: Approximately 2 hours, 15 minutes $12, $18, and $24. No other discounts. *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 (more...)

Yankwik Xiwitl/Año Nuevo Azteca/Aztec New Year
Plaza Mayor10:00 am: Laying of the Tlalmanalli 12:00 pm: Danza NHCC Plaza Mayor Join us for Yankwik Xiwitl or Mexika/Aztec New Year on the NHCC’s Plaza Mayor. The free public event, ushering in the year Matlaktli yei Kalli/ Trece Casa/Thirteen House features fire making with a hand drill, an offering of flowers and fruit and ritual Mexika/ Chichimeka (Aztec) dance. This year marks the end of a 52-year cycle. Free public event. For more information, e-mail pazehecatl@hotmail.com.

Festival Ballet Albuquerque: Romeo & Juliet Ballet
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM7:00 pm Saturday 2:00 pm Sunday Festival Ballet Albuquerque presents an original production of Romeo & Juliet, the two star-crossed lovers, by William Shakespeare, to the music by Sergei Prokofiev. It is a story about an age-old feud between two powerful families, Capulets and Montagues, erupting into bloodshed. A group of masked Montagues risk further conflict by gatecrashing the Capulet’s ball. A young lovesick Romeo Montague falls instantly in love with Juliet Capulet, who is due to marry her father’s choice, Count Paris. With the help of Juliet’s nurse, the women arrange for the couple be married the following day by Friar Lorence. Romeo’s (more...)

UNM Chicano & Chicana Studies & Ballet Folklórico Santa Fe: Noche de Folklore
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM7:30 pm NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre UNM Chicano & Chicana Studies & Ballet Folklórico Santa Fe present Noche de Folklore. Ballet Folklorico UNM Mariachi Lobo Banda 505 UNM Colectivo de Son Jarocho Baile Ilusión Flamenco NIF Ballet Folklórico Dolores Gonzales Elementary - Música Azteca by: Los Mazehuales en la Villa Real de la Santa Fé *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 (more...)

Sandra’s School of Dance: Bon Appetit Recital 2025
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM10:00 am, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm. NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre Sandra's School of Dance presents Bon Appetit Recital 2025. Welcome to Bon Appetit- an evening where creativity is served on a platter and every dance is a taste of something exciting. Our dancers are serving up a flavorful mix of energy. Sit back, relax and enjoy the delicious journey of Dance. Bon Appetit- and please be our guest. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned dancer, Sandra's School of Dance is where dreams (more...)

The Little Gym of Albuquerque: Dancing Disney
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM4:00 pm NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre The Little Gym of Albuquerque presents Dancing Disney. Join us for a magical night of dance inspired by your favorite Disney movies! From enchanted forests to under sea adventures, our dancers will bring the magic to life on stage. $14 for general admission