Artistic director and CEO of Ballet Hispánico, Eduardo Vilaro weighs in on how companies can program beyond stereotypes and foster change. Know the roots.  Although Ballet Hispánico’s programming promotes understanding and appreciation of the diversity within Latinx cultural identity, Vilaro mentions that ballet’s history is still rooted in a white, imperialist system. “The structures of […]

It had the makings of great satire. Three male dancers wrapped up in several layers of dripping cellophane, set against a background of vibrant pink. Above them was the headline FEMMES. Below was a blurb outlining Les Grands Ballets Canadiens’ concept: an evening of ballet on the theme of “Woman,” which would be part of […]