Ballet Hispánico proclaims The fifty fifth Anniversary Emerald Gala honoring Henry R. Muñoz III with the Nuestra Inspiración Award on Thursday, Might 29, 2025. The night will start with a reception and efficiency of CARMEN.maquia at New York Metropolis Middle, W. 56th Avenue & 6 ½ Avenue, and continues with a tribute, dinner, and dancing on the Ziegfeld Ballroom, 141 54th Avenue, NYC.
Henry R. Muñoz III is an American enterprise chief, Tony and Emmy profitable producer, activist, designer and philanthropist. He has launched nationwide actions on behalf of the underserved and the rising populations of the USA together with Momento Latino, TheDream.US and Latino Victory to help the Latino neighborhood by consciousness, instructional funding, and electoral empowerment. However, on the core of his profession, he’s greatest described as the middle of convergence throughout tradition and trade: he existed as a DC changemaker in a position to float between political circles who not too long ago transitioned his profession and now owns a serious comedy studio.
“As a lifelong supporter of the humanities, I’m thrilled to be a part of Ballet Hispánico’s Emerald Gala. Their unwavering dedication to creative excellence and bringing Latino tales to the stage is inspiring and important. This honor represents extra than simply private recognition; it’s a celebration of Latino artists, our wealthy tradition, and the transformative energy of the humanities to form our society and create understanding,” mentioned Henry R. Muñoz III, Nuestra Inspiración Award Honoree.
“Ballet Hispánico’s Emerald Gala is each a celebration of Latine heritage and a testomony to the satisfaction and resilience that defines us. We sit up for an unforgettable night the place artwork and neighborhood unite,” mentioned Eduardo Vilaro, Creative Director & CEO, Ballet Hispánico.
“I do know I communicate for our total Board in expressing how proud we’re of all Ballet Hispánico has achieved in its 55 years. Our Gala shall be an excellent celebration in help of this group that has reworked the panorama of dance in America by reflecting the tales of numerous Latine cultures – together with the breathtaking CARMEN.maquia featured this season — by world-class dance training and the introduction of latest and revolutionary choreography,” mentioned Kate Lear, Chair, Ballet Hispánico Board of Administrators.
An exhilarating night of dance, glamour, and tradition in help of Ballet Hispánico’s Firm, Faculty of Dance, and Neighborhood Arts Partnerships programming, the night begins with a efficiency in celebration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of Bizet’s beloved basic opera Carmen. Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s full-length ballet CARMEN.maquia blends explosive choreography with deep emotion. Impressed by the Spanish artwork of tauromaquia, it captures Carmen’s uncooked energy and keenness by motion.
The Gala Dinner following the efficiency is a beloved New York occasion attended by some 500 leaders within the arts and enterprise communities and is actually a spectacular night crammed with performances by the scholars from its Faculty of Dance and reside music by three-time Grammy Award Winner, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, that entices company to take to the dance flooring.
Desk and ticket reservations embody entry to the pre-performance reception and efficiency at New York Metropolis Middle, adopted by dinner and dancing on the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Apparel for the night is artistic black tie, and the theme is “A Evening on the Tropicana.”
To order your desk or ticket, please contact Jessica Ventura at jventura@ballethispanico.org or go to https://www.ballethispanico.org/help/occasions/2025-gala.
