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Ballet Hispánico is the nation’s renowned Latinx/e/Hispanic dance organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. Ballet Hispánico brings communities together to celebrate and explore Latine/x cultures through innovative dance performances, transformative dance training, and enduring community engagement experiences. Founded in 1970 by National Medal of Arts recipient, Tina Ramírez, the organization emerged during the post-civil rights movement on New York’s Upper West Side, providing a safe haven for primarily Black and Brown Latinx youth seeking artistic sanctuary during New York City’s plight in the 1970s. The need for place, both culturally and artistically, led families to find Ballet Hispánico. The focus on dance as a means to develop working artists, combined with the training, authenticity of voice, and power of representation, fueled the organization’s roots and trajectory. With its strong emphasis on dance, achievement, and public presence, the organization has flourished in its three main programs: its Company, School of Dance, and Community Arts Partnerships. The organization serves as a platform for historically omitted and overlooked artists providing them with increased capacity, voice, and affirmation. Over the past five decades, by leading with Latinx culture at the forefront of performance, education, and advocacy, Ballet Hispánico’s mission is a catalyst of change and possibility for communities throughout our nation.

National Dance Institute (NDI) transforms the lives of children through the arts. Founded in 1976 by Jacques d’Amboise, and now celebrating our 50th anniversary year, NDI partners with public schools across New York City and trains dance teachers worldwide to provide joyful, inclusive dance and music education. Each year, more than 6,000 children experience the NDI Method, a proven approach to teaching dance that nurtures confidence, creativity, and excellence. Our programs reach children of all abilities and backgrounds, building skills that last long after the final bow: teamwork, discipline, and a lifelong love of the arts. Our teaching artist training enhances equips teachers from all different dance backgrounds with new strategies to motivate, engage, and inspire diverse learners. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of impact and continue to inspire the next generation, one step at a time!

Founded in 1980, Dance Place builds a community of dance artists, audiences, and students through high quality performances, commissions, training and educational program. We are committed to enriching the field of dance locally, nationally and internationally. Our thriving arts campus serves as an anchor in the development of our Brookland neighborhood in Washington, DC.