Ballet Hispánico
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts 1419 Basin Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
The New Orleans Ballet Association season begins at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on October 21 with the return of Ballet Hispánico. Led by charismatic Cuban-American director Eduardo Vilaro, this stylish company presents a playful and passionate program that includes Vilaro’s electrifying tribute to Cuban dance with music by Grammy winner Paquito D’Rivera; the lush, cinematic work of celebrated Mexican choreographer Tania Pérez Salas; and a flamenco-inspired piece by internationally acclaimed dance maker Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. 8 pm. nobadance.com.