Ballet Hispanico at the Joyce Theater in New York

By Stephanie Sirabian, 21 April 2012

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Reviewed at Joyce Theater, New York City on 17 April 2012

Nube Blanco (New York premiere) (Annabelle Lopez Ochoa)

Espiritu Vivo (World premiere) (Ronald K Brown)

Asuka (Eduardo Vilaro)

Ballet Hispanico

Susana Baca, Vocals

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Stephanie Sirabian

Stephanie started dancing when she was three years old and never stopped. She earned her B.A. from Tufts University majoring in History with a minor in dance and currently works in publishing as a copywriter. In her spare time she enjoys creative writing and exploring all the advantages of living in NYC.