Educational Materials & Study Aids

Ballet Hispanico provides a comprehensive study guide to teachers who bring their students to see a Performance for Young People. The guide is tailored to reflect the specific content of each performance. Each study guide contains classroom exercises and information on the dances, as well as other educational information related to dance, Latin American culture, Ballet Hispanico and the performance.

”VIAJES!
Grades K-12

This engaging 50-minute professionally-produced performance leads students on an exploration of traditional Latin American and Caribbean dance forms and music. The show also offers a contemporary perspective with excerpts from the Company’s current repertory.

The study guide for this educational performance includes:

Ų History and context of the dances

Ų Dance appreciation concepts

Ų Suggested activities for the classroom

DOWNLOAD STUDY GUIDE

Ballet Hispanico is committed to developmentally appropriate dance education. We ensure consistent excellence in our program through a comprehensive set of services:

Ų Professional development for teaching artists

Ų Education materials developed in accordance with the New York City Department of Education Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in Dance

Ų Ongoing assessment of our work with students

Founder Tina Ramirez was a significant contributor to the creation of the Dance Blueprint which provides a consistent framework for dance education in the public schools.

Click here to download the Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in Dance.

For questions regarding our Education and Outreach program, please contact:
Rachel Watts
Director of Education and Outreach
212-362-6710
rwatts@ballethispanico.org

Please note: the information on this page is provided for the personal use of teachers, students and educators. As copyrighted material, it may not be published or placed for sale in any form.