Ballet Hispánico New York: CARMEN.maquia

Ballet Hispánico New York is a trailblazer in the world of dance, redefining the art form through a bold fusion of innovation and cultural authenticity. Now in its 56th anniversary season, the organization is the largest Latine performing arts institution in the U.S.

CARMEN.maquia is a striking reinterpretation of Bizet’s opera through contemporary dance and modernist design. Choreographed by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano, this production sheds the opera’s familiar tropes to reveal Carmen as a symbol of autonomy and raw human emotion. Set against a minimalist, Picasso-inspired backdrop, the work blends ballet, flamenco, and contemporary movement into a powerful meditation on identity, passion, and defiance.

One of today’s most sought-after choreographers, Sansano’s quintessential ballet invigorates this timeless tale with an unrelenting energy that leaves you breathless. Highly original and full of explosive movement, CARMEN.maquia is a bold reimagining of this tragic tale.

Tickets:

Reserved seating
$79-$44
Use code MUSICWORCESTER for access