City Of San Antonio: Hiplet Ballerinas

Press release from the City of San Antonio:

Thursday, January 13, 2022

CONTACT: Teresa Vásquez-Romero, (210) 207-8761
teresa.vasquez-romero@sanantonio.gov

San Antonio (Jan. 13, 2022) – The much-anticipated dance troupe, Hiplet Ballerinas, performs at the Carver on Saturday, January 22, 8 PM. Specifically designed to make ballet accessible to all, Hiplet™ is a fusion between classical pointe technique, Hip-Hop, African, Latin and other urban dance styles to create a never-before-seen type of dance. Hiplet™ was created by Artistic Director Homer Hans Bryant in the early 90s with the goal of mixing ballet with popular songs familiar to the audience while simultaneously maintaining its classical roots. The artform has since blossomed and performances incorporate music and dance rooted in communities of color. The company has been featured and collaborated within global companies such as Mercedes Benz, Vogue's Anna Wintour, New York and Paris Fashion Week, W Magazine, Versace, and Old Navy. Featuring 10 dancers, The Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center is excited to partner with ECE Touring to bring its touring show to audiences everywhere.

Tickets can be purchased at the Carver Box Office (210) 207-2234, 226 N. Hackberry or via Ticketmaster.com at (800) 745-3000. The Carver Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and two hours prior to curtain. Tickets are $35. For more information call the Carver box office at (210) 207-7211.

In addition, Hiplet Ballerinas will perform before school-aged children as part of the Carver’s Youth Matinee Series, Friday, January 21, 11 AM. The Youth Matinee Series epitomizes the Carver’s mission of making the arts available to the community through a series of enriching and exciting performances designed to engage a youthful audience. Matinees are free and open to the public

COVID PROTOCOLS
It is highly recommended that all patrons and staff wear a mask for entrance and anytime they are away from their seats or not socially distanced. Masks are available upon request. We will continue to enforce our safety initiatives including strict cleaning procedures until further notice.

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