Latin Ballet of Virginia interprets local author Meg Medina's “Milagros” at Lewis Ginter

The Latin Ballet of Virginia’s upcoming performance of “Milagros” at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden brings artistic director Marisol Betancourt full circle.

When LBV founder Ana Ines King interpreted local author Meg Medina’s book “Milagros: Girl from Away” as a theatrical production in 2010, Betancourt was a 13-year-old dancer. She was also onstage in a 2018 performance. But now, Betancourt’s role is artistic director, charged with reimagining the choreography, costumes and staging for this iteration of “Milagros,” which includes students alongside faculty and junior company members for the final performance of the 2023-24 school year.

An image of kids involved in the new Latin Ballet production of "Milagros," an interpretation of Meg Medina's book, "Milagros: Girl from Away."

FALL MASTER CLASSES

FLAMENCO

 
Learn different Palos (rhythms) of Flamenco, such as Alegrias, Tangos, and Fandangos. Cultural information and the origins of each dance form will be included in the instruction.

Open Level

Taught by international artist, Estefania Isabella Omaña 
October 2nd at 5 pm 
At Dominion Energy Center

600 East Grace Street , Suite 400 | Richmond VA 23219 (Entrance from 7th street, between Broad and Grace streets)

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AFRICAN CARIBBEAN

Experience Caribbean rhythms and dance forms with African influences, such as mambo, cumbia, salsa, and rumba with our Artistic Director: Marisol Betancourt Sotolongo

Open Level

Wednesday, October 4th at 6 pm
At Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education
11810 Centre Street Chester, VA 23831

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Cost per class: $25 - $10 for current students.
Payment may be via Venmo or PayPal, or pay by check at the studio before the master class. 

Make a Payment for your class HERE

INTERNATIONALLY TO COLOMBIA VII INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF BALLET CLASICO, “BALLERINE”

El Teatro Pigoanza de Neiva fue testigo de un fin de semana inolvidable con la realización del VII Festival Internacional de Ballet clásico Ballerine en el Huila. Cerca de 150 bailarines de distintas partes del mundo se congregaron en la ciudad para participar en este evento, que dejó maravillados a todos los asistentes con su magia y talento.

Celebrating the Hispanic Heritage with CultureWorks as part of the ArtoberVA Events

Master Classes at LBV this Fall!

Join us and learn from some of our best guest performers/choreographers! Guest International Flamenco dancer from Seville, Spain, Francisco Mesa “El Nano” and Colombian renown artist Ginna Milena Pedraza will be in Richmond from October 13 - 20.

Master Classes Schedule:

• Wednesday, October 12 at 7-8 pm Ginna Milena Pedraza - Colombian Folklore at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

• Monday, October 17th - 5 to 7 pm Francisco Mesa “El Nano" - FLAMENCO (Different Palos (Rhythms) Techniques).

• Monday, October 17th - 7-8 pm Ginna Milena Pedraza - Colombian Folklore

• Wednesday, October 19th - 6 to 8 pm - Flamenco technique and choreography

No Experience in Flamenco and/or Colombian Folklore is needed
OPEN to ALL Dancers and Levels of technique!

Wednesday, October 19th - 10am to 1pm
Company class: Flamenco choreography - LBV Company dancers only
Saturday, October 15th Ginna Milena Pedraza and Francisco Mesa “El Nano” will join the Latin Ballet professional company performing ALMA LATINA at Piedmont Virginia Community College, Charlottesville, VA

REGISTER HERE!

$40 for 2 Hour Master Class

$20 for 1 Hour Class

ALL Classes for $100 ($20 discount!)

Students enrolled in regular hours of LBV classes $10 per class.

If you do not have the VENMO app, please bring check/cash with you to class, but you MUST register.

Virtual ¿Qué Pasa? Festival

Photo provided by: The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

We are so saddened we cannot perform this year on the streets at our beloved Qué Pasa? Festival, but not to worry folks, we will be featured every Tuesday for the whole month (September 15-October 15) virtually! So don’t miss us and dance with us from your living rooms and let’s celebrate the vibrant Hispanic culture of RVA! Don’t forget to support your local Latin business owners!