Friends of the Center for the Arts https://dance.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/ en Mason Artist-in-Residence Ballet Hispánico Connects Campus and Community in Deep Hispanic Heritage Month Engagement https://dance.sitemasonry.gmu.edu/news/2024-11/mason-artist-residence-ballet-hispanico-connects-campus-and-community-deep-hispanic <span>Mason Artist-in-Residence Ballet Hispánico Connects Campus and Community in Deep Hispanic Heritage Month Engagement</span> <span><span lang="" about="/user/521" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Laura Mertens</span></span> <span>Wed, 11/06/2024 - 17:10</span> <div class="layout layout--gmu layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--30-70"> <div class="layout__region region-first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_associated_people" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-associated-people"> <h2>In This Story</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-associated-people field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">People Mentioned in This Story</div> <div class='field__items'> <div class="field__item"><a href="/profiles/sbeach2" hreflang="und">Samantha Sinagra</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/profiles/ljackson" hreflang="en">Lawrence M. Jackson</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/profiles/vadebuso" hreflang="en">Victor Adebusola</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="inline_block:call_to_action" data-inline-block-uuid="259b4935-990b-4dc8-9d79-7da4e1878618"> <div class="cta"> <a class="cta__link" href="https://cvpa.gmu.edu/why-cvpa/guest-artists/mason-artist-residence-program"> <h4 class="cta__title">Learn more about Mason Artists-in-Residence <i class="fas fa-arrow-circle-right"></i> </h4> <span class="cta__icon"></span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region region-second"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:body" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasebody"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Body</div> <div class="field__item"><div class="align-center"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq201/files/2024-11/ballet_hispanico-2094_photo_by_joseph_sinnott_800.jpg" width="800" height="533" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <p><strong><a href="https://cvpa.gmu.edu/why-cvpa/guest-artists/mason-artist-residence-program">Mason Artist-in-Residence</a> </strong>and “smashingly theatrical” dance company (<em>Chicago Sun-Times</em>)<strong> <a href="https://www.ballethispanico.org/">Ballet Hispánico</a> </strong>led a whirlwind of inspiring engagement activities October 1–5, 2024 during Hispanic Heritage Month. With events held at the Center for the Arts, in Mason classrooms, and at other sites around the community, the residency exemplified the Center's commitment to joyous and transformative experiences in the arts for all ages.</p> <p>"Ballet Hispánico’s visit to the Mason community far exceeded my expectations. It’s clear that community engagement is a top priority for this organization," said <strong>Victor Adebusola</strong>, programming and engagement manager at the Center for the Arts at George Mason, "Very rarely do you have an Executive Director participate in so many residency activities, further evidencing their commitment to community outreach. During every engagement, they brought warmth and fun while educating communities on the historical and cultural influences of various Hispanic diasporas. It was a joy to see so many smiling faces! Their performances at our Concert Hall were the cherry on top of a phenomenal weekend."</p> <p>The <strong><a href="https://mdtheatreguide.com/2024/10/dance-review-ballet-hispanico-at-george-mason-center-for-the-arts/">Maryland Theatre Guide</a></strong> declared of the October 5 performance, "Saturday night’s program at the George Mason University Center for the Arts (the culmination of their time as a Mason Artist-in-Residence) was a well-curated, sophisticated, and poignant production with work spanning three decades. The dancers of Ballet Hispánico are all fabulous, technically talented, and charismatic performers."</p> <p>Below is a recap of just some of the week's events:</p> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq201/files/2024-11/ballet_hispanico_mason_school_of_dance_800.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="Ballet Hispánico taught a masterclass on modern repertoire to students in George Mason’s School of Dance on Wednesday, October 2 at 10:30 a.m. ." loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <p>Ballet Hispánico company members taught a master class on modern repertoire to students in <strong><a href="https://dance.gmu.edu/">George Mason University’s School of Dance</a> </strong>on Wednesday, October 2 at 10:30 a.m.</p> <p> </p> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq201/files/2024-11/fairfax_academy_ballet_hispanico_800.jpg" width="800" height="537" alt="Ballet Hispánico led a masterclass on modern repertoire with local high school students at the Fairfax Academy, also participating in discussion with the students." loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <p>Ballet Hispánico led a masterclass on modern repertoire with local high school students at Fairfax County Public School's <strong><a href="https://fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu/">Fairfax Academy</a></strong>, also participating in discussion with the students on Wednesday, October 2 at 1 p.m.  </p> <p> </p> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq201/files/2024-11/lsa_dining_ballet_hispanico_800_241003517.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="Ballet Hispánico led a Latin Social Dance Workshop and Community Party, hosted by the Latin Student Association and Mason Dining outside Southside Dining Hall, for George Mason students, faculty, and staff." loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <p>Ballet Hispánico members led a Latin Social Dance Workshop and Community Party the evening of Thursday, October 3, co-hosted by the <strong><a href="https://mason360.gmu.edu/hsa/home/">Latin Student Association</a> </strong>and <strong><a href="https://masondining.sodexomyway.com/en-us/">Mason Dining</a> </strong>outside Southside Dining Hall, for George Mason students, faculty, and staff. Chef Monica Bastidas Moreno curated snacks for the event including Colombian ceviche and churros, and Latin dance student group <strong><a href="https://mason360.gmu.edu/azu/home/">Azucar</a> </strong>attended, along with many other Mason students of all experience levels.<br />  </p> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq201/files/2024-11/ballet_hispanico_schooltime_matinee_800.jpg" width="800" height="489" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <p>The company performed exciting excerpts of works for hundreds of students in grades 6-12 in a <strong><a href="https://cfa.gmu.edu/field-trips">free school time matinee performance</a> </strong>on Friday, October 4, at 11 a.m. With brief interstitial presentations, charismatic Ballet Hispánico artistic director and CEO <strong><a href="https://www.ballethispanico.org/company/artistic/leadership-staff/Eduardo-Vilaro-Artistic-Director-CEO.html">Eduardo Vilaro</a> </strong>fully immersed the students and teachers in the program, getting them up on their feet and dancing along.</p> <p> </p> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq201/files/2024-11/sherwood_gmu_ballethispanico_66_800.jpg" width="800" height="534" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <p>The free and interactive <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flink.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.qM5htVYGHAcwvlvIYHRb9m-2BGXifhUVjCiIGPXOj0-2BoonMqVcfJa5BzSNlMG99AebnWUHZ3mFf6QaRQAblF8CVRnBE0L37ODAL2MpalLOeIvVuMh1miexWFK6OqlfcuPZjaUfDmv86UHDhdMk0l4zIvh5ynuK98cnr8n0Pqh61xM-3D1oCz_8zv46VVwxxCUyrELWir-2FpUSK60IWEUe31jCTqkwgEinJdTlvwMftJHyBrbZ07W1Rpw1CUwiu30ipSDAw2rRe3P4V8zOX2WjV3lHXYS-2FQRFd9EX8PlkTMcEFm0Ngy2jlMWIDUSHxJE-2FGQoodSEVYDZCPN-2Fr72CamIHSrU0G3zytXrtJ8Ec2HTHQ-2FF8wrc2m4VuH5aVHv5a3FZ-2FfeLAvqxOzEvYToU-2BBUGt0LWJvbNIPqwZHLgmmUfo80bBRIjW4k865BTejj1vSz-2Bgtis9O1Zesu5hoMnLRfCjyCBBoGPivy5dYOPqfn-2B5q6x0nP9BVyQY-2FFxpWwztvKXY9sQ4CDNgyhf91fBzBbCf0m-2BlIH6DBA41H0g1TzuOtZVQC9qMVhu&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clmertens%40gmu.edu%7Caa0ae3d3097f40f79a0008dcd8b37f27%7C9e857255df574c47a0c00546460380cb%7C0%7C0%7C638623514967280090%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=XzhcKmrWjyevb4eI1O6j8%2Fvng9dAgwMu%2FM4r2w0mHHY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" title="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flink.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.qM5htVYGHAcwvlvIYHRb9m-2BGXifhUVjCiIGPXOj0-2BoonMqVcfJa5BzSNlMG99AebnWUHZ3mFf6QaRQAblF8CVRnBE0L37ODAL2MpalLOeIvVuMh1miexWFK6OqlfcuPZjaUfDmv86UHDhdMk0l4zIvh5ynuK98cnr8n0Pqh61xM-3D1oCz_8zv46VVwxxCUyrELWir-2FpUSK60IWEUe31jCTqkwgEinJdTlvwMftJHyBrbZ07W1Rpw1CUwiu30ipSDAw2rRe3P4V8zOX2WjV3lHXYS-2FQRFd9EX8PlkTMcEFm0Ngy2jlMWIDUSHxJE-2FGQoodSEVYDZCPN-2Fr72CamIHSrU0G3zytXrtJ8Ec2HTHQ-2FF8wrc2m4VuH5aVHv5a3FZ-2FfeLAvqxOzEvYToU-2BBUGt0LWJvbNIPqwZHLgmmUfo80bBRIjW4k865BTejj1vSz-2Bgtis9O1Zesu5hoMnLRfCjyCBBoGPivy5dYOPqfn-2B5q6x0nP9BVyQY-2FFxpWwztvKXY9sQ4CDNgyhf91fBzBbCf0m-2BlIH6DBA41H0g1TzuOtZVQC9qMVhu&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clmertens%40gmu.edu%7Caa0ae3d3097f40f79a0008dcd8b37f27%7C9e857255df574c47a0c00546460380cb%7C0%7C0%7C638623514967280090%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=XzhcKmrWjyevb4eI1O6j8%2Fvng9dAgwMu%2FM4r2w0mHHY%3D&amp;reserved=0"><strong>Artists in Conversation: Latin Social Dance Workshop with Ballet Hispánico</strong></a>, co-presented by the <strong><a href="https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation">City of Fairfax</a></strong> and the Center for the Arts at George Mason University, offered community members free lessons in salsa, merengue, cha chá, and more on Friday, October 4, at 7 p.m. at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center.<br />  </p> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq201/files/2024-11/baila_conmigo_800.jpg" width="800" height="568" alt="Friday, October 4 at 1 p.m. Ballet Hispánico artistic director Eduardo Vilaro and company members taught a Baila Conmigo dance workshop to members of the public following the free school time matinee performance." loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <p>Ballet Hispánico artistic director Eduardo Vilaro taught an interactive <em>Baila Conmigo </em>dance workshop to members of the public and the <a href="https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/"><strong>Mason Community Arts Academy</strong></a> following the free school time matinee performance on Friday, October 4, 2024.</p> <p>  </p> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img src="/sites/g/files/yyqcgq201/files/2024-11/maa_jackson_and_vilaro_bh_800.png" width="800" height="379" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /></div> </div> <p>George Mason School of Dance <strong><a href="https://www.gmu.edu/profiles/ljackson">Professor Lawrence Jackson</a> </strong>moderated a pre-performance discussion with <strong>Vilaro</strong> in Monson Grand Tier, on the third level of the Center for the Arts, prior to the October 5 culminating performance. The recorded discussion is<a href="https://masonartsamplified.gmu.edu/view/ballet-hispanico-ppd"> available for viewin</a>g on the <strong><a href="https://masonartsamplified.gmu.edu/">Mason Arts Amplified digital venue</a></strong>, which features curated arts experiences including livestreamed concerts, releases of previously recorded content, behind-the-scenes talks with artists, and more (free account setup and login required).</p> <p>Vilaro joined additional George Mason classes for discussion, including the “Survey of Latin American History,” taught by <a href="https://historyarthistory.gmu.edu/people/jbristol"><strong>Associate Professor Joan Bristol</strong></a> from <a href="https://chss.gmu.edu/">George Mason’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences</a>, on Tuesday, October 1, at 9 a.m. Vilaro discussed topics including the company's history and how the need for visibility for a community spurred rich innovation based on the intersection of Latin diasporas; colonization, the cross-Atlantic slave trade, and the legacy of movement throughout history; and the history of Latin dance in modern dance and culture in the United States. In the virtual class “Introduction to Arts Management,” taught by <a href="https://www.gmu.edu/profiles/sbeach2"><strong>Professor Samantha Sinagra</strong></a> from <strong><a href="https://artsmanagement.gmu.edu/">George Mason’s Arts Management Program</a></strong> on Thursday, October 3 at 1:30 p.m., Vilaro discussed with class members how the company centers its mission when creating programs and initiatives.</p> <hr /><p><em>The Mason Artist-in-Residence program is supported in part by the Wendy Frieman and David Johnson Fund.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:news_release:field_content_topics" class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodenews-releasefield-content-topics"> <h2>Topics</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-content-topics field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Topics</div> <div class='field__items'> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/441" hreflang="en">CFA</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/256" hreflang="en">Center for the Arts</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1001" hreflang="en">Friends of the Center for the Arts</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/316" hreflang="en">College of Visual and Performing Arts</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/206" hreflang="en">College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA)</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/626" hreflang="en">College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) Arts Management Program</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/201" hreflang="en">College of Visual and Performing Arts School of Dance</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/796" hreflang="en">College of Humanities and Social Sciences</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/986" hreflang="en">Mason Dining</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1006" hreflang="en">Latino Student Association</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:10:18 +0000 Laura Mertens 1051 at https://dance.sitemasonry.gmu.edu