About the Artist/Ensemble
Founded in 1997 under the direction of Ana Ines King, a native of Colombia, S.A. It is dedicated to creating and strengthening connections to Hispanic/Latino American cultures through innovative and immersive dance-inspired education and performances.
The Latin Ballet of Virginia is guided by its mission to “enrich and connect communities through cultural Latin dance experiences with a commitment to education, diversity, and accessibility.” The company fulfills this mission by increasing access to the arts for low-income families; providing culturally diverse performances and classes; helping prepare at-risk Hispanic and minority children for success; and touring our professional performances and educational programs internationally, nationally, and locally.
Concert/Performance Description
- Legend of the Poinsettia – A family holiday production celebrating Hispanic Christmas traditions through music, dance, and storytelling.
- Día de los Muertos – An interactive celebration of the Mexican tradition honoring remembrance, family, and life.
- Baile Rumba – A vibrant performance showcasing the music, rhythms, and dances of Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Amy’s Travels – A family-friendly cultural journey introducing audiences to the people, traditions, and dances of Latin America.
- Fiesta del SOL – A lively celebration of Caribbean music, dance, and cultural traditions.
- Un Cuerpo, Mil Culturas – A celebration of cultural diversity, identity, and connection through dance.
- Cuerdas y Tacones – A collaboration featuring live violinist Marjory Serrano-Coyer that compares traditional and contemporary Hispanic music and dance, tracing their evolution from Spain to the Americas.
Every performance is tailored to the presenting venue, audience, and educational goals. For more repertoire information and work samples visit: http://www.latinballet.com/repertoire/
Video Samples:
https://vimeo.com/213372980
https://vimeo.com/582648744
https://vimeo.com/582645590
Technical Requirements
Negotiable for all services; a permanent stage no smaller than 30′ x 24′ is required for repertory performances; contact the ensemble for more information.
Educational Programs
- Spanish through Dance, Hispanic language/culture
- Dance as Therapy, special-needs children
- ESL through Dance, assimilating international children/families
- EveryBody Reads! literacy program. All programs meet SOL standards.
Fees
- Dance Theater Productions – Repertory Performance – $4,500 – $10,000
(Depending on production version and quantity of performers)
- Lecture Demonstration: From $1,500 – $3,000
(Depending on the quantity of artists involved)
- School wide performance by the students: $1,500
- School wide performance by the students/Lecture demonstration: $2,000
- Workshop: From $120-$200
(Depending on the number of students and instructors involved)
- Residency: From $4,000 ($400 per day)
$6,000 ($400 per day and Lecture Demonstration included)
Fees are negotiable depending upon the size and scope of the service, the number of artists, live-recorded music, students and instructors involved and the needs and budget of the presenter. Fees do not include accommodation expenses.
Audience
- All Ages