• (Des)Encaracolarse (Rental)

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    Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm (Des)Encaracolarse uses flamenco to explore the myriad metaphors contained in a seashell. The world-class artists and performers in Alice Blumenfeld’s company journey through the curves and spirals, echoes and reflections that make up the odysseys of shells. The title comes from a word invented by Pablo Neruda […]

  • (Des)Encaracolarse: Flamenco Master Class (Rental)

    NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-30

    12:45 pm Enjoy a flamenco dance master class with Alice Blumenfeld before the performance of (Des)Encaracolarse. The class will include a short lecture about the history of flamenco, the basics of flamenco dance technique, and a short “patada” (flamenco choreography). All ages welcome, no previous experience necessary. Limited to 50 people. $25

  • Aliento: Yjastros, 31st Season

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    8 pm both days Yjastros 31 is a flamenco epic full of world premiere choreographic masterpieces. Mystical and imaginative, the show explores innovation within the art form of flamenco. Artistic Director Joaquin Encinias presents new dances and music by Spanish master artists Estevez, Paños, Alvarez, and Ruiz, along with performances by guest artist Ivan Vargas, […]

  • Panquetzaliztli: An Aztec Celebration of the Season

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    7:30 pm—Saturday 2 pm—Sunday Kalpulli Ehecatl/Ehecatl Aztec Dancers and Friends present Panquetzaliztli, a theatrical performance in three acts. The presentation, an Aztec celebration of the season, draws upon Mesoamerican creation myths and the history behind traditional holiday customs and includes a lyrically performed version of the Panquetzaliztli (Alzamiento de los Estandartes, or Raising of the Banners) celebration, a […]

  • Festival Ballet Albuquerque Presents The Nutcracker Ballet in the Land of Enchantment

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    7 pm—Friday & Saturday 2 pm—Saturday & Sunday Festival Ballet Albuquerque, with choreography by Patricia Dickinson Wells, and full live orchestra under the baton of Maestro Guillermo Figueroa, present The Nutcracker Ballet in the Land of Enchantment.  This beloved holiday classic comes to life in the late 1800s in territorial New Mexico, with many surprises […]

  • High Spirit Dance Recital: Dancing for Jesus (Rental)

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    2 pm & 6 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 The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting […]

  • Rainbow Studio Theater Presents Roots Revival Revisited (Rental)

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    10:30 am – Thursday & Friday (Student performance) 8 pm – Friday & Saturday (Public performance) 2 pm – Saturday (Public performance) In a library in Anywhere, USA, students learn about their past history, origin, and culture from a larger-than-life, animated Big Book of Stories that pays homage to the oral history tradition of blacks […]

  • Albuquerque Latin Valentine Love Fest

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    7 pm to 12 pm Whether You are a Couple, Single or a Student, Valentine’s Was Made For Salsa! Join us Tuesday, Feb 14th, 2017. Enter the magical Valentine's atmosphere with live music from the 3 piece ensemble, Empire Strings and enjoy live salsa by Ivon Ulibarri & Cafe Mocha throughout the night! There will […]

  • Aliento: Carnaval 2017

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    7:30 pm Come celebrate Carnaval as the NHCC and Frank Leto Musical Ventures turn the Albuquerque Journal Theatre into the set of a television dance show! As in years past, the Odara Dance Ensemble and the musical group PANdemonium will take you on a journey through the Carnaval traditions of Cuba, Trinidad, Brazil and New […]

  • Women’s History Month

    NHCC Campus 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    Each year in March the National Hispanic Cultural Center celebrates women with programming that honors their contributions to dance, music, theatre, art, poetry, films, novels, and much more. Listed below are all the events that you can experience at the Center during Women’s History Month. Below are our offerings for 2017. Fantasía Fantástica: Imaginative Spaces […]