May 16, 2012
New York City is home to immigrants from all over the world and one-quarter of its 8 million residents are Hispanic or Latino, a highly diverse group that draws from Native American, African, Caribbean, Portuguese and Spanish cultures. Hispanic art heritage, literature and current cultural debates are kept up by cultural gems across the city that are open to all, Spanish-speaking or not. From the latest author tours to masterpieces on view, from Latin jazz concerts to flamenco lessons, there are plenty of ways to keep up with your family's ancestral heritage, or to expose yourself to different cultural views for the first time.
New Yorkers had a rare opportunity to witness Cuban artists at their craft during the ¡Si Cuba! Festival, which was held March 31 through June, at the venues of 14 arts organizations.
This collection is made possible through major support by the Reed Foundation.
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ABAKUÁ Afro-Latin Dance Company
Brooklyn
The dance and theatrical repertory of ABAKUA' Afro-Latin Company is designed to reach a broad audience and to nurture the widespread appreciation of Afro-Latin dance. More -
Brooklyn
The Alliance maintains a world-class collection of Latin jazz musical scores and recordings, provides support for the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra conducted by Arturo O'Farrill and offers education programs to young musicians and new audiences. More -
Manhattan
Americas Society (AS) is the premier forum dedicated to education, debate and dialogue about issues in Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada. Its literature, music and visual arts programs present artists from these regions. More -
Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theater
Manhattan
Headed by Mexican-born dancer/choreographer Annabella Gonzalez, this eclectic, international company performs its repertoire of over 60 modern dances in venues around the city and provides lively dance education programs to public school students. More -
Manhattan
Under the direction of Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro, Ballet Hispanico explores, preserves and celebrates Latino cultures through dance. The professional company, the School of Dance and the Education & Outreach programs celebrate the dynamic aesthetics of the Hispanic diaspora. More -
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
Queens
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company performs dance, music and theater to promote the rich diversity of Mexico's cultural heritage. The company's season takes place at Queens Theatre in the Park. It also leads arts education programming and community events. More -
Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education
Bronx
The center empowers youth and their families by creating a culture of learning through high-quality social, cultural, and educational opportunities. It provides a place were the creative talents of the community can bloom and be showcased. "Casita Kids" have included Tita Puente, Rita Moreno and Tina Ramirez. More -
Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center
Manhattan
Named after the respected Puerto Rican poet, the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center (CSV) was established in 1993 with the mission of nurturing and developing Puerto Rican and Latino arts in the Lower East Side. More -
Manhattan
Located at the north end of Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile, El Museo del Barrio is New York City's only museum dedicated exclusively to Latin American and Latino art. More -
Bronx
Through touring exhibitions and publications, En Foco provides emerging and mid-career artists with recognition, honoraria and technical assistance. It disseminates their work though the quarterly bilingual journal Nueva Luz, and its touring-gallery program mounts temporary exhibits in public libraries, universities, banks and other community spaces. More -
Manhattan
This community-based arts and education institution on Manhattan's Upper West Side has a 30-year history of providing a forum for artists and musicians from around the city (and around the world) to create and perform new works. More -
Manhattan
Founded in 1979, Flamenco Latino is a music and dance company that combines the movement and heelwork of flamenco style dance with Latin salsa rhythms. If offers many classes and events. More -
Manhattan
Founded in 1983, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is a performance group dedicated to fostering the art of flamenco. The company performs in New York and tours internationally and conducts extensive arts education and community programs. More -
Manhattan
The Hispanic Society of America was founded in 1904 to establish a free museum and research library representing the culture of Spain and the peoples it has influenced. More -
Manhattan
In addition to teaching Spanish language and culture, the Instituto Cervantes has a lively calendar of cultural events that includes talks with writers, film screenings, art shows and concerts, among others. The public events are often in English and Spanish, and usually are free. More -
Manhattan
Through a unique combination of accessible community programs and touring performances, Los Pleneros de la 21 (LP21) fosters the awareness, appreciation and practice of Puerto Rican cultural expressions, particularly those of the African Diaspora. More -
New York Center For Flamenco Performing Arts/ArtsFlamenco
Manhattan
The New York Center For Flamenco Performing Arts/ArtsFlamenco provides arts-in-education services; produces weekly flamenco performances at Alegrias On Broadway; teaches dance classes and workshops; and performs through its dance company, Pasion Flamenca. More -
Manhattan
A venue for poetry, spoken-word performance and Afro-Carribean music, the Nuyorican Poets Café is an East Village landmark. More -
Bronx
Pregones Theater mounts numerous
Spanish and bilingual productions throughout the year at 130-seat theater in the Bronx. Residents of 12 nearby zip codes receive a 50 percent discount at the box office. More -
Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre
Manhattan
The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre (PRTT) offers performances and student workshops in both Spanish and English, in the Theater District and in East Harlem. More -
Manhattan
Since 1954, the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute has promoted Spanish and Hispanic culture through a variety of programs, many which are free-of-charge, including exhibitions, lectures, musical performances and Spanish language classes. More -
Manhattan
Repertorio Español is a venue and production company for Spanish and Latin-American theater. Simultaneous English translation of classic Spanish-language drama is one reason it has an ardent following.
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Sociedad Educativa de las Artes (Society of the Educational Arts)
Manhattan
Founded in 1985 in Puerto Rico, Sociedad Educativa de las Artes, (Society of the Educational Arts, or SEA) is a nonprofit Hispanic/bilingual arts-in-education organization. More -
Queens
Thalia Spanish Theatre, the only Hispanic theater in the borough of Queens, produces American and world premieres of bilingual plays by Spanish, Latin-American and Hispanic-American authors performed alternately in English and Spanish, and both traditional and new music and dance pieces. More -
Brooklyn
This Latin dance studio in Sunset Park, Brooklyn is dedicated to helping young people ages four and up have fun while learning to dance. More